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How to use the DVD
Recorder
Step 1
Select the disc type
Step 2
Format the disc to start recording
This unit can record on the following types of discs.
If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc
or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a
rewritable DVD-RW type disc.
If you want to save recording without any change,
choose a non-rewritable DVD-R.
Unlike a VCR, the recorder automatically starts
formatting when an unused disc is inserted. This is
required for the preparation of disc recording.
Using a DVD-RW
This type of disc can be formatted in either DVD-
Video format (Video mode) or DVD-Video Recording
format (VR mode). For an unused disc, a message
that asks whether to initialize or not is displayed.
You can play a Video mode disc in standard DVD
players. A VR mode disc allows more varied
editing.
Using a DVD-R
This type of disc can be formatted in DVD Video
format.
After formatting is complete, you can record on the
disc.
You can play this type of disc on various DVD
components only when they have been finalized.
Before Reading the
Instruction Manual
About the use of this Instruction Manual
1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before
using this product. (See pages 2~3)
2) If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting.
(See pages 89~92)
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Term
Definition
This involves a function available
DVD
in DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW
discs that have been recorded
and finalized in Video Mode.
This involves a function available
RAM
in DVD-RAM.
This involves a function available
RW
in DVD-RW.
This involves a function available
R
in DVD-R.
CD
This involves a function available
in a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW).
This involves a function available
JPEG
in a data picture CD(CD-R or
CD-RW).
This involves a function available
MP3
in a data CD(CD-R or CD-RW
on which MP3 is recorded).
This involves a case where a
Caution
function does not operate or
settings may be cancelled.
This involves tips or instructions
NOTE
on the page that help each
function operate.
One-Touch A function that can be operated
button
by using only one button.
ANYKEY
A function that can be operated
button
by using
ANYKEY
button.
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You can only use either the VR or Video
mode on a DVD-RW, but not both at the
same time.
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You can change the DVD-RW format to
another format by reinitializing.
It should be noted that the disc's data will
be lost when changing formats.
NOTE
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