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Information on DVD Recording
Type of Discs
This unit can record on DVD-RW/-R discs and
DVD+RW/+R discs.
DVD-R/+R discs allow you to record programmes only
once, and the recorded contents can be erased
although the space left on the disc does not change.
DVD-RW/+RW discs allow you to record programmes
repeatedly, and the recorded contents can be erased.
There are 3 recording formats: VR mode, Video mode
and +VR mode. VR and Video modes are available for
DVD-RW discs while as only Video mode is available
for DVD-R discs. +VR mode is available for DVD+RW/
+R discs.
Video mode is the same recording format as used on
the pre-recorded DVD-Videos you purchase in local
shops. You can play back the discs recorded in this
format in most of the DVD players. You will need to
finalise such discs (see page 59) before playing them
back in other DVD players. Unless finalised, you can
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.
VR mode offers advanced editing, and you can record
and edit material repeatedly, however it is playable
only on VR mode compatible unit. Finalisation is
recommended before playing them back in other unit.
+VR mode is a recording format for DVD+RW/+R
disc. +VR mode offers basic editing, and it is playable
in most DVD players. Finalisation is recommended
before playing them back in other unit.
Recording Mode
You can select a recording mode from 5 options.
The recording time will vary depending on the
recording mode you select as follows.
• The recording times are estimates and actual
recording time may differ.
• The audio and video quality becomes poorer as the
recording time gets longer.
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) or internal HDD.
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.
Information on Copy Control
Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected
information. If you want to record them, refer to the
following.
Note
• This unit cannot record on CD-RW or CD-R discs.
• DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R and CD-RW/-R discs
recorded on a personal computer or a DVD or CD
recorder may not be played back if the disc is
damaged or dirty or if there is condensation on the
recorder’s lens.
• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even
if it is recorded in a compatible format, it may not be
played back because of the settings of the
application software used to create the disc. (Check
with the software publisher for more detailed
information.)
Recording
Recording
mode
Recording time
Video /
Sound
Quality
DVD
12 cm
DVD
8 cm
HDD
XP 60 min 18 min 33 hrs
SP 120 min 36 min 66 hrs
LP 240 min 72 min 133 hrs
EP 360 min 108 min 200 hrs
SLP 480 min 144 min 267 hrs
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
Video
DVD-R
DVD-R
DVD-R
DVD+RW
DVD+RW
DVD+RW
DVD+R
DVD+R
DVD+R
HDD
HDD
HDD
VHS
VHS
VHS
Disc type / format
Copy-
free
Copy-
once
Copy-
prohibited
: Recordable
: Not recordable
ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2
ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible
ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2
ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible
ver. 2.0
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