NEC NDH-160 owner manual Recordable and Playable Discs, Recommendable recordable DVD discs

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Recordable and Playable Discs

DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable):

DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording.

These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc.

[VR mode]

Recordings can be extensively edited

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization) [Video mode]

Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization) Limited editing features

DVD-R (Digital Video Disc - Recordable)

These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it. DVD-R discs can be only formatted to Video mode.

Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization) Limited editing features

DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + ReWritable)

These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc.

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalization)

The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization Recordings can be edited the title/chapter

DVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable)

These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit it any more.

Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)

Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.)

Limited title/chapter editing features.

DVD+R DL (Digital Video Disc + Recordable; Double Layer)

These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R DL, you cannot record on it or edit it any more.

Storage space is nearly doubled with double layer DVD+R media, allowing consumers to record up to 8.5GB of video on a single DVD+R disc.

Playable on DVD+R DL compatible players (after finalization)

Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R DL compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.)

Limited title/chapter editing features.

The recommendable recordable DVD discs

DVD-R

DVD+R

DVD-RW

DVD+RW

DVD+R(DL)

SONY (8x, 16x)

SONY (2.4x, 4x, 8x, 16x)

Victor (1x, 4x)

SONY (2.4x)

Mitsubishi (2.4x)

 

 

 

 

 

TDK (4x, 8x)

TDK (4x)

Maxell (1x, 2x, 4x)

TDK (2.4x)

Maxell (2.4x)

 

 

 

 

 

Verbatim (4x, 8x)

Mitsubishi (4x, 8x)

TDK (2x)

Philips (4x)

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Panasonic (2x, 4x)

Ricoh (2x, 4x, 8x)

Mitsubishi (2x)

Ricoh (2.4x)

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HP (2.4x, 4x)

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Note:

If a DVD-RW/DVD+RW discs is recorded using a personal computer or other DVD recorder, you cannot format the disc using this recorder. So if you want to use the disc on this recorder, you must format the disc using the original recorder.

Introduction

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Contents HDD/DVD Recorder Serial Number Contents About the Symbol Display Symbol Used in this ManualCleaning Discs Handling DiscsRecommendable recordable DVD discs Recordable and Playable DiscsPlayable Discs Remote Control OperationRemote Control Battery Installation About the internal hard disk drive Using Memory CardCard useable on this unit Regarding Write ProtectDisc-related terms Front Panel Numerical buttons Selects numbered options in a menu Remote ControlOPEN/CLOSE Z Opens and closes the disc tray Scan m / M Search backward or forwardRF coaxial connection Connecting to the AerialRear Panel Video connection Connections to Your TVComponent Video connection Progressive Scan connectionAmplifier Receiver Connecting to an AmplifierDigital Multi-channel sound Connecting to the Input 1 or Input 2 Jacks Accessory Audio/Video A/V ConnectionsConnecting a Digital Camcorder Front of the recorderInitial Settings Using the Home MenuGeneral Settings Auto ProgrammingProgram Edit Program EditTV Aspect Display ModeClock Set Progressive Scan Language SettingsInitialization Display MenuAudio Settings Set Password Lock Parental Control SettingsRating Area CodeRecord Mode Set Recording SettingsRecord Aspect DivX Registration Code DivXDV Recording Audio Disc SettingsTV Recording Audio Auto ChapterDisc Protect FinalizeDisc Label Displaying Disc Information on-screen General Explanation On-Screen DisplayDisplaying Information While Watching TV Moving to another Title HDD -RWVR Playing a HDD, DVD, DivX file or Video CDMoving to another CHAPTER/TRACK Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame PlaybackRandom Karaoke DVD VCD Slow Motion HDD -RWVR-RWVideo+RWRepeat HDD -RWVR-RWVideo+RW -R Repeat A-BHDD -RWVR-RWVideo+RWChecking the Contents of DVD Video Discs Menus Subtitles DVD DivX 3D Surround -RWVR-RWVideo+RW -RInstant Skip HDD -RWVR-RWVideo+RW Finding Locations on a Disc VCDMovie menu options Playing a DivX Movie FilePlayable Audio format About DivX movie filesPlayable Codec format Audio CD and Music menu options Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA filePause Moving to Another TrackRandom Repeat3D Surround Search Audio CD onlyProgram List menu options Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA filePhoto menu options Viewing a Jpeg FileSkip Images Rotate ImagesAbout Jpeg image files View Slide ShowsTo Pause the Slide Show To listen to music while slide show simultaneouslyNaming a file on the HDD or Memory Card Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX fileErasing a files/folders from the HDD or Memory Card Moving a files Copying a files to another media or folderAbout DVD recording Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settingsAbout HDD recording Recording time and picture qualityTimeshift HDD Basic Recording from a TV Instant Timer RecordingTo Pause the Recording Checking the Recording TimeSimultaneous recording and playback Timer RecordingTimer Recording Troubleshooting Checking Timer Recording DetailsRecording from an External Input Recording from External ComponentsRecording from DV Input TroubleshootingBefore DV dubbing Recording from a Digital CamcorderTitle List and Chapter List Menu Overview Adding Chapter Markers HDD, VR Mode Original and Playlist EditingChanging Title Thumbnails Titles, Chapters and PartsAdding Additional Title/Chapters to the Playlist -RWVR Making a New Playlist -RWVRDeleting a Part HDD -RWVR Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/ChapterNaming a Title Remote control buttons for entering a nameSort HDD Undoing/Redoing the Last Deletion -RWVRDivide One Titles Into Two Combining Two Titles Into OneCombining Two Chapters Into One -RWVR+RW +R+RW +R -RW Moving a Playlist Chapter -RWVRHide a Chapter/Title +RW +R Before Dubbing What is ‘CPRM’?Restrictions on copying Fast copyingDubbing from DVD to HDD Dubbing from HDD to DVDOne Touch Copy DVD to HDD One Touch Copy HDD to DVDOverwriting Recording +RW Additional Information+RW +R To finalize a disc, refer to Finalize onArea Codes Language CodesSymptom Cause Solution TroubleshootingResetting the recorder Specifications South Australia VictoriaQueensland No 3834RD0066E