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Introduction
Compatible discs
There are many types and formats in discs. Confirm the compatibility of selected disc to insure proper
performance.
Disc
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
DVD-RW
Mark Specification Remarks
• Single sided 4.7GB (12cm (4
3
/
4
in.))
• Double sided 9.4GB (12cm (4
3
/
4
in.))
• Single sided 1.4GB (8cm (3
1
/
4
in.))
• Double sided 2.8GB (8cm (3
1
/
4
in.))
• 4.7GB For General Ver.2.0
(12cm (4
3
/4 in.))
• Ver. 1.1 or later (12cm
(4
3
/4 in.))
Read carefully the section “On DVD-RAM
discs” (
page 8).
When using an 8cm (3
1
/4 in.) DVD-RAM disc,
Remove it from the cartridge. For details,
refer to the instructions of the disc.
Read carefully the section “On DVD-R discs”
(
page 9).
Depending on the disc or the recording
equipment, playback of the disc may not be
possible on this recorder.
Read carefully the section “On DVD-RW
discs” (
page 9).
Depending on the disc or the recording
equipment, playback of the disc may not be
possible on this recorder.
Notes
• Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual.
• Depending on the data recording method or the disc status, playback or recording on this recorder may not be possible, even
if the disc is labeled as below. In such a case please contact the sales agency of the disc.
For recording / playback
Using different disc types for different purposes
Use DVD-RAM discs for your personal library.
DVD-RAM discs comply with the global standard DVD-VR (Video Recording) format, and are optimized for recording of
TV programs. You can rewrite repeatedly without any deterioration, erase unnecessary parts, divide a chapter, or
specify playback area by frame. Its cartridge is suitable for a long-term storage and family use, and its large capacity of
9.4 GB double sided disc is space saving.
Use DVD-R discs when creating your own original discs for distribution.
DVD-R discs comply with the global standard DVD-Video format, and can be recorded only once. DVD-R discs are
convenient when you edit your original content (recorded personal events such as a wedding party) with your PC, and
send them to your friends or relatives. The discs can be played on other DVD players. DVD-RW discs, which are
rewriteable can be used as well.
* This format is not suited for recording TV programs. According to DVD-Video format, recording and dividing into
chapters must be by 15 frames. Possibly an unnecessary part may remain even after editing. Also, you cannot record
programs that include a scene with bilingual sounds, and programs that permit copying only once.
* This recorder records on a DVD-R/RW disc in DVD-Video format only. In DVD-VR format, recording is not possible.
We cannot guarantee that DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on this recorder will be playable on all DVD players.
Similarly, there is no guarantee that all DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on other recorders will be playable on this
player.
Select a DVD-RAM disc that shows a statement on its package such as “this disc can be used with video
recorders and drives compatible with 4.7GB DVD-RAM discs” or “this disc can copy images that permit single
copying.”