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Information on DVD recording
Type of discs
This unit can record on DVD-R and DVD-RW. You can
record on DVD-R only once. On DVD-RW, you can
record and erase many times.
It is possible to record on DVD-R only in Video mode.
DVD-RW can record in the format you select from
Video mode or VR mode.
If you want to record repeatedly on the same disc, or if
you want to edit the disc after recording, use a
rewritable DVD-RW type disc.
If you want to save recordings without any alteration,
use a non-rewritable DVD-R type disc.
• Discs that should or should not be used with this
recorder:
DVD-R 8x can be used.
DVD-RW 4x can be used, but 6x or 8x will result in a
recording error.
• Discs that were tested and proven as compatible
with this recorder:
Maxell DVD-R, TDK DVD-RW 2x, MITSUBISHI
DVD-R 8x, JVC DVD-RW 4x
Video mode and VR (Video Recording) mode
Video mode is the same recording format as used on
the pre-recorded DVD-Videos you purchase in local
shops, so you can play back the discs recorded in this
format in most DVD players. You will need to finalise
such discs (see page 34) before playing them back in
other DVD players. Unless finalised, you can play
back, record additional materials or edit discs
recorded in Video mode with this unit.
VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording
format for DVD-RW discs. You can record and edit
material repeatedly. It is impossible to record
additional materials on a disc formatted in VR mode
and already recorded in another video system other
than PAL, such as NTSC.
Note
• The following disc cannot be used for recording in
this unit:
DVD-RW 6x
Recording speed
You can select a recording speed from 6 options.
The recording time will vary depending on the
recording speed you select as follows.
• This table is intended for a standard new single-
sided 12 cm disc. The recording times are estimates
and actual recording time may differ.
• The audio and video quality becomes poorer as the
recording time gets longer.
• Discs recorded in 8H or 10H on this recorder may
not be played back on other DVD recorders or DVD
players.
Restrictions on recording
You cannot record copy-protected video using this
unit. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Videos and
some satellite broadcasts.
If copy-protected material is detected, recording will
pause or stop automatically and an error message
appears on the screen.
You can only record “Copy-once only” video using a
DVD-RW disc in VR mode with Content Protection for
Recordable Media (CPRM).
When recording a TV broadcast or an external input,
you can display copy control information on the
screen.
CPRM is a scrambling copy protection system for the
protection of “copy-once” broadcast programmes.
This unit is CPRM compatible, which means that you
can record copy-once broadcast programmes, but you
cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM
recordings can only be played back on DVD players
that are specifically compatible with CPRM.
Recording
Logo Attributes
8 cm / 12 cm, single-sided, single layer disc
Max. recording time (10H mode, approx.):
600 minutes (4.7 GB) (for 12 cm)
180 minutes (1.4 GB) (for 8 cm)
DVD players bearing the logo are capable of
playing back DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode.
Disc type Disc format Functions
Video mode Playing back,
Limited recording,
Limited editing
VR mode Playing back,
Recording, Original /
Playlist editing
Video mode Playing back,
Limited recording,
Limited editing
Recording speed Recording time
Video /
Sound
Quality
TV
screen
Front
Panel
Display
12 cm 8 cm
1H XP 60 min 18 min Excellent
2H SP 120 min 36 min Very good
4H LP 240 min 72 min Good
6H EP 360 min 108 min Average
8H SLP 480 min 144 min Low
10H SEP 600 min 180 min Low
DVD-RWDVD-RW
Video
DVD-RWDVD-RW
VR
DVD-RDVD-R
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