Sylvania DVR90DE Easy understanding for DVD recording, Choose a disc type, When using a DVD-RW

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Easy understanding for DVD recording

You may have some simple questions about DVD recording. The followings will help you to understand eas- ily how to prepare for DVD recording and to attempt to record. To DVD discs in steps.

Step 1: Choose a disc type

There are several types of DVD disc recordable for the intension of use. Choose an applicable type by following “Quick guide to DVD disc type”.

This DVD recorder can record on the following type of discs.

For example, when you want to record repeated- ly on the same disc, or when you want to edit the disc after recording, select either the rewritable DVD-RW type disc.

When you want to save recordings without any alteration, a non-rewritable DVD-R can be your choice.

Step 2: Format the disc be ready for recording

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.

When using a DVD-RW

This type of disc can be formatted in either (Video mode or VR mode). Video mode discs can be played back on a variety of other DVD equip- ment. VR mode discs are allowed for more var- ied editing.

When using a DVD-R

These discs will be formatted in Video mode. This type of disc can be played back on a variety of other DVD equipment.

Note:

•You cannot mix two formats in one DVD-RW.

•You can change a DVD-RW’s format to the other format. However, the disc’s contents will be lost when reformatting.

•Not all discs can be played on other DVD equipment.

Now you are ready for recording.

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