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Preparations for Use: Basic Information
About DVD-R / DVD-RW Discs
∞ The DVD-R/RW (video mode) discs recorded on this unit
can be finalized (see page 43) to allow them to be
played* on other standalone DVD players, automobile
DVD players, or DVD players installed in computers.
Some players, however, may exhibit the following
symptoms when an attempt is made to play such discs:
¶ Discs aren’t accepted by the player.
¶ Macroblock distortion (mosaic pattern) frequently
appears in the video image.
¶ Sound and image are interrupted.
¶ Playback stops midway through.
A finalized DVD-R does not permit new recording or
editing. A DVD-RW disc can be reused if initialized or
finalization is canceled.
However, finalization of DVD-RW discs finalized using
the initial version (prior to 1.12/1.02) cannot be canceled.
* The DVD Forum in 2000 approved the use of the DVD-
Video format for recording on DVD-R/DVD-RW discs. On
Pioneer’s DVD Recorders, this is referred to as recording
in Video Mode. Supporting playback of DVD-R/DVD-RW
with this type of content is optional for manufacturers of
DVD playback devices, and there are DVD-Video players,
DVD-ROM drive equipped PCs or other DVD playback
devices that do not play DVD-R or DVD-RW discs
recorded in the Video Format.
Recordable discs
Logo Attributes
12cm, single-sided, single layer disc
Approx. max. recording time: 360
minutes (4.7GB)
12cm, double-sided, single layer disc
Approx. max. recording time: 720
minutes (9.4GB)
DVD-RW
DVD-R
* This unit does not support use of 8 cm DVD-R discs.
∞ DVD-R/RW discs are especially sensitive to dust,
fingerprints, and scratches. Since a scratch on the
disc may make further recording impossible, and
may make it impossible to playback important data
recorded on the disc, take special precautions in
handling and storing these discs.
∞ CD-R/CD-RW discs cannot be recorded on this unit.
DVD Recording Modes
Video Mode:
∞ The “video mode” employs the same recording format
as commercially sold DVD video discs. As a result, discs
recorded on this unit can be played on other DVD
players, but discs must be finalized before they can be
played in this way (see page 43).
∞ Recording to DVD-R/RW discs is in video mode only.
VR Mode:
∞ VR mode is the basic recording mode for DVD-RW,
allowing repeated recording and editing on a single disc.
VR is an abbreviation for "Video Recording."
∞ DVD-RW discs recorded in VR (Video Recording) format
can be played back on DVD players bearing the
logo.
∞ The recording mode can be switched to Video mode
when using the following kinds of disc. Be careful,
however, since formatting of the disc is necessary,
resulting in the erasure of any previously recorded
material.
DVD-RW Ver.1.1
DVD-RW Ver.1.1 CPRM compatible
DVD-RW Ver.1.1/2xCPRM compatible
* This component does not support recording and
playback of DVD-RW discs in VR mode.
Precautions When Recording in Video Mode
∞ Discs recorded in video mode on other recorders and
which have not yet been finalized on their original
recorders cannot be played back or further recorded/
edited (including finalizing) on this unit.
∞ When recording DVD-RW discs in video mode use only
disc media compatible with Ver. 1.1 or later.
∞ The remaining recording time decreases each time
recording is performed. Additional recording is possible
so long as remaining space is still available on the disc
unless finalization has been performed (see page 43).
However, DVD-R discs do not permit restoring of disc
capacity to pre-recorded levels, nor overwriting of
previously recorded material. These operations are
possible with DVD-RW discs by reformatting the discs.
Precautions Regarding TV System
∞ This unit has been factory preset for use with the NTSC
TV system.
Regarding DVD-R/RW discs
∞ Due to the unique construction of DVD-R/RW discs,
leaving them for extended periods of time in the pause
mode at a single point may result in the discs’ becoming
difficult to play at that place. The same symptom may
also occur if play back a single point on the disc
excessively.
As a result, users are advised to construct backup
archive discs when playing discs containing important
data.
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