Overview, Recordable Discs, Playable Discs | GoVideo VR5940 instruction

Overview

Recordable Discs

This DVD Recorder+VCR is a dual-format unit, which means you can record on DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, or DVD+RW recordable discs. Look for discs with the fol- lowing logos:

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–The DVD Recorder+VCR cannot record on CD-R or CD-RW discs.

–DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the DVD Recorder+VCR’s lens.

–If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

Playable Discs

DVD

(8 cm/12 cm disc)

Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Audio CD

(8 cm/12 cm disc)

In addition, the DVD Recorder+VCR can play DVD- R/DVD-RW discs; DVD+R/DVD+RW discs; SVCD discs; CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio, MP3/WMA, or JPEG files; and Kodak Picture CDs.

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–Depending on the conditions of the recording equip- ment or the recordable disc (including CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW, and DVD+R/+RW), some discs cannot be played on the DVD Recorder+VCR.

–Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

–Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.

Regional code of the DVD Recorder+VCR and DVDs

This DVD Recorder+VCR is designed and manufactured for playback of Region 1 encoded DVD software.

The region code on the labels of some DVD

discs indicates which type of DVD1 Recorder+VCR can play those discs. The DVD Recorder+VCR can play only DVD discs labeled 1 or ALL. If you try to play any other discs, the message “Incorrect region code. Can’t playback” will appear on the

TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits.

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Some DVD and Video CD playback operations may be intentionally set by the software manufacturer. As this DVD Recorder+VCR plays DVDs and Video CDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some DVD and Video CDs playback fea- tures may not be available or other functions may be added. Refer also to the instructions supplied with your DVDs and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on this unit.

Disc Related Terms

Title (DVD only)

The main film content or accompanying feature content or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily.

Chapter (DVD only)

Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of one or several chap- ters. Each chapter is assigned a number to enable you to easily locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, chapters may not be labeled.

Track (Video CD and Audio CD only)

Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD or an audio CD. Each track is assigned a number, enabling you to easily locate the track you want.

Scene

On a video CD with PBC (Playback Control), movies and pictures are divided into “scenes”. Each scene is displayed on a menu and assigned a number, enabling you to quickly locate the scene you want. A scene may be composed of one or several tracks.

Types of Video CDs

There are two types of video CDs:

Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)

PBC (Playback control) allows you to interact with the contents of a Video CD using menus, search functions, and other special operations. High resolution pictures can be displayed if they are included on the disc.

Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1) Video CDs without PBC are similar to audio CDs, except they allow playback of video as well as sound.