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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 pages 52 to 53) 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.

• This table is intended for a standard new single-

sided 12 cm / 8 cm disc. 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).
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 wish 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.)

• Discs recorded in Video mode on this unit cannot

record additional information using other DVD
recorders.

Recording

Recording

mode

Recording time

Video /

Sound Quality

12 cm

8 cm

60 min

18 min