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Recording
Disc Playback EditingBefore you start Connections Getting started
Changing the Setting menu
Easy DVD recording
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The following will help you to understand easily how to record on DVD discs.
Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly.
Step 1: Choose a disc type
There are several types of recordable DVD discs
to choose from. Choose a recordable DVD disc
type based on your playback/recording/editing
needs. See “DVD disc types” at the bottom of this
page for more information on the differences
among various compatible media.
This unit can record on the
following type of discs.
For example, when you want to
record repeatedly on the same disc
or when you want to edit the disc
after recording, select the
rewritable DVD-RW type disc.
When you want to save recordings
without any alteration, a non-
rewritable DVD-R can be your
choice.
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Step 2:
Insert a blank disc
Remote Control
Open the disc tray.
Insert a record-
able disc you wish
to record.
Select the DVD
mode.
Format the disc
Insert the disc in the unit.
Then, format the disc from
the setting menu. Video for-
mat (Video mode) or Video
recording format (VR mode)
will be available depending on
the inserted disc type.
Formatting is only neces-
sary to prepare the disc
for recording. Details are
on pages 28-29.
When you format a disc, the
entire contents on that disc
will be erased.
• The unit automatically
starts formatting when an
unused disc is inserted.
DVD disc types
DVD-RW VR DVD-RW Video
You want to
Record TV programs
Reuse by deleting unwanted contents
Edit recorded contents
Edit/Record from connected equipment
Copy discs for distribution
Play on other DVD equipment
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DVD-RW VR DVD-RW Video
Features
Recording
Rewritable? Yes Yes
Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.) Yes Yes
Can create chapters wherever you like (manual) Yes No
Can record 16:9 size pictures Yes Yes
Can record Copy-Once programs Yes No
Editing
Can perform basic edit functions Yes Yes
Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit) Yes No
No
Ye s
No
Ye s
No
Ye s
No
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DVD-RW (VR mode) can only be played on DVD equipment that is VR compatible.
DVD-R Video
DVD-R Video
: Most suitable. : Can be used. : Some functions are limited. : Cannot be used.
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Turn on the unit.
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Close the
disc tray.
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This operation may take a while to be
recognized.
or
Note
For details of the above functions and implied restrictions, see the expla-
nations inside this operation manual.
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