Getting Star
ted
EN
I
9
Formatting is necessary.
[
P64]
With DVD-RW
0
Format in either VR mode or Video mode.
0
Able to format as many times as desired.
With DVD-R
0
Format using new discs only for VR mode.
0
It will be in Video mode when not formatted.
0
Unable to reformat.
VR mode
0
When you wish to record repeatedly or edit such as
deleting unwanted parts.
(Unable to record repeatedly with DVD-R.)
0
Deleting recorded programmes will increase the disc
remaining time.
(Does not increase for DVD-R.)
0
When you wish to record programmes that are only
recordable once.
(Use a CPRM-compliant disc.)
Video mode
0
When you wish to play back on other DVD players.
0
Unable to edit such as deleting unwanted parts.
0
Deleting recorded programmes will not increase the
disc remaining time.
How to choose a DVD disc
At times like these
Usable DVD discs
To record repeatedly
To play on other units
Recording on DVD-R (Video mode) is
recommended.
0
Be sure to finalise after recording.
[
P65]
To perform high speed
dubbing from the HDD
0
When performing high speed dubbing, choose a high speed
DVD disc.
[
P68]
To record programmes
that are only recordable
once
(Formatting
[
P64]
)
Not sure which disc to use
DVD-RAM is recommended.
0
Does not require formatting.
0
Able to record repeatedly, or edit such as
deleting unwanted parts.
For details on the types of discs, see
A
About Discs
B
[
P12]
.
When using DVD-RW, DVD-R
DVD-RAM
Approx. 100K
times
DVD-RW
Approx. 1000
times
DVD-R
(Video mode)
DVD
HDD
DVD-RAM
Max. approx.
3x speed
DVD-RW
Max. approx.
4x speed
DVD-R
Max. approx.
8x speed
F-1
S-VIDEO
VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO
R
STANDBY/ON
CH
HDD
DVD
RAM/RW
ENTER
NAVIGATION TV GUIDE
CH
PUSH-OPEN
CPRM-compliant
DVD-RAM
CPRM-compliant
DVD-RW (VR mode)
CPRM-compliant
DVD-R (VR mode)
DVD-RAM
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