Easy DVD recording
Getting started
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The following will help you to understand easily how to record to DVD discs.
Note:
Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly.
Step
1
: Choose a disc type
There are several types of recordable DVD discs to
choose from. Choose a recordable DVD disc type
based on your playing/recording/editing reguire-
ments. See “DVD disc types” at the bottom of this
page for more information on the differences
between the different kinds of compatible media.
This DVD recorder can record on the following
type of discs.
* This unit cannot record on the following discs.
• DVD-RW Ver
1
.2 / 2-4x CPRM compatible
• DVD-R General Ver 2.0 / 8x
For example, when you want to record repeated-
ly on the same disc, or when you want to edit the
disc after recording, select the rewritable DVD-
RW type disc.
When you want to save recordings without any
alteration, a non-rewritable DVD-R can be your
choice.
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Step 2: Insert a blank disc
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DISPLAY
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To Close
Format the disc
Insert the disc in the
recorder.Then, format the
disc from SETUP menu.Video
format (Video mode) or
Video recording format (VR
mode) will be available
depending on the disc type
inserted.This is necessary to
prepare the disc for record-
ing. Details are on pages 28-
30.
* When you format, the
entire contents on that disc
will be erased.
• The unit automatically
starts formatting when an
unused disc is inserted.
DVD disc types
.
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
Video
You want to
Record TV programs
Reuse by deleting unwanted contents
Edit recorded contents
Edit/Record from connected equipment
Copy discs for distribution
Play on other DVD equipment
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DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
Video
Features
Recording
Rewritable?
Yes
Yes
Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.)
Yes
Yes
Can create chapters wherever you like (manual)
Yes
No
Can record
1
6:9 size pictures
Yes
Yes
Can record Copy-Once programs
Yes
No
Editing
Can perform basic edit functions
Yes
Yes
Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit)
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
*
1
DVD-RW (VR mode) can only be played on DVD
equipment that is VR compatible.
Note:
For details of the above functions and implied
restrictions, see the explanations inside the manual.
DVD-R
DVD-R
: Most suitable.
: Can be used.
: Some functions are limited.
: Cannot be used.
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To turn on
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