GoVideo VR5940 manual About Recordable Discs, What are Recording Modes?, About DVD Recording

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About Recordable Discs

How are +/-R and +/-RW discs different?

+/-R is a record-once medium, while +/-RW is a re- recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/ erase an RW disc approximately 1,000 times.

Can I play my discs in a regular DVD player?

Discs recorded in “Video mode” are playable in most standard DVD players, but they must be finalized first. This process fixes the contents of your discs so they are readable on other DVD players as standard DVD- Video discs. DVD-RW discs recorded in “VR mode” (Video Recording mode) are only readable on players with the “RW Compatible” logo.

This logo indicates that a product is capa- ble of playing DVD-RW discs recorded in “VR mode”.

What are “Recording Modes”?

Two recording modes are available on your DVD Recorder+VCR: “Video mode” and “VR mode”:

About “VR mode”

Compatible with DVD-RW discs only

Allows extensive editing of DVD-RW recordings

Discs are not playable on regular DVD players

4 different picture quality/recording time settings are available: XP (1 hr/disc), SP (2 hrs/disc), LP (4 hrs/disc), and EP (6 hrs/disc)

About “Video mode”

Compatible with all discs (DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW)

Provides limited editing features

Playable on most regular DVD players (after finaliz- ing)

4 different picture quality/recording time settings are available: XP (1 hr/disc), SP (2 hrs/disc), LP (4 hrs/disc), and EP (6 hrs/disc)

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Discs formatted in “Video mode” are recorded in the DVD-Video format, which was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. As a result, you may experience prob- lems playing your discs in some older players. Symptoms include video artifacts, audio and/or video dropouts and playback suddenly stopping. Our compa- ny cannot take responsibility for problems playing discs recorded on this DVD Recorder+VCR in other players.

Is Editing a DVD like Editing a Videotape?

No. When you edit a videotape you need one video deck to play the original tape and another to record the edits. With DVD, you edit by making a “Playlist” of what to play and when to play it. During playback, the DVD Recorder+VCR plays the disc according to your Playlist.

“Original” Content vs “Playlist” Content

Throughout this manual, you will often see the words “Original” and “Playlist” to distinguish between the actu- al content on your DVD-RW and the edited version.

Original: Refers to what is actually recorded on the disc.

Playlist: Refers to the edited version of the disc — i.e., how the Original content is to be played.

About DVD Recording

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The DVD Recorder+VCR cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs.

Our company takes no responsibility for recording fail- ure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage to the DVD Recorder+VCR.

Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs.

Disc Types and Recording Formats

The DVD Recorder+VCR can play the following DVD discs:

1.Pre-recorded DVD-Video discs

2.DVD-R/DVD-RW discs

3.DVD+R/DVD+RW discs

DVD-R, DVD+R, and DVD+RW discs are always for- matted in “Video mode”—the same format as pre- recorded DVD-Video discs. This means that once the disc is finalized, you can play it in most standard DVD players.

DVD-RW discs can be formatted in either “Video mode” or “VR mode” (Video Recording mode). Keep in mind that changing between these modes requires you to re- initialize the disc, which will erase its contents.

What is ‘DoMiNoFX™’?

DoMiNoFX™ is a patented video processing technology that digitally enhances and refines the pic- ture quality during recording. This results in visibly superior recordings, and a dramatic improvement when recording from noisy source material, such as VHS tapes or weak TV signals.

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Contents DVD Recorder+VCR Regulatory Information FCC Part Safety PrecautionsImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Symbols Used in this Manual Disc Related Terms OverviewRecordable Discs Playable DiscsWhat are Recording Modes? About Recordable DiscsAbout DVD Recording Restrictions on Video Recording What is ‘CPRM’?Disc Type Disc Format Recording Mode Editing Features Recording TV Audio ChannelsAbout Symbols PrecautionsFront Panel Overview Hi-Fi ST Disc Type indicatorsRepeat Indicates current Repeat mode Front Panel Display OverviewRemote Control Overview COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE Video OUT Y Pb Pr Rear Panel OverviewOptical Digital Audio Out Connections Connecting Antenna/CableCable Service Without Cable Box Cable Service With Cable BoxConnections Connecting a TV Digital Multi-Channel Sound Connections Connecting an Amplifier/ReceiverAudio OUT jacks Optical O or Coaxial X to Connecting a Digital Camcorder Connections Connecting Optional EquipmentFront of DVD Recorder+VCR Tuning Band Initial Setup Setup Menu OverviewSetup Menu Navigation General SettingsClock Manual Initial SetupChannel Add/Delete Clock AutoLanguage Settings DRC Dynamic Range Control Initial Setup Audio SettingsDolby Digital Sampling FrequencyChanging the 4-digit code Initial Setup Lock SettingsPassword Movie RatingCountry Code Record SettingsDisc Record Mode VCR Record ModeDisc Initialize Disc SettingsDV Record Audio Auto ChapterAutoPlay When recording on a DVD-RW in VR mode, set DiscDisc Finalize Disc ProtectCharacter, then press Enter to confirm your selection You can also use the remote control toYourDVD Disc LabelInitial Setup On-Screen Display Overview Menu Options Initial Setup OSD Menu Options by Media TypeSelection Method Selection Method Recording dateShows the current ModeSlow Motion DVD/VCD Playback Playing a DVD/Video CDSelecting Titles Selecting Chapters/TracksDVD Discs Repeat Chapter/Title/All/Off Repeat A-BVideo CDs Repeat Track/All/Off To Recall a Marked Scene Marker SearchDisc Menus DVD Title Menus DVDChanging the Audio Channel Remember Disc Settings DVDCamera Angle Changing the Audio Language DVDMusic-CD menu options MP3 WMA Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMAMusic menu options Music-Audio CD menu options CDRepeat A-B CD Audio CD and MP3/WMA OperationSkip Tracks Search CDDelete Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMAProgram List menu options MoveChanging track order in the Program List Repeat Programmed TracksErasing a Track from the Program List Erasing multiple tracks from Program ListSlide Show Jpeg Disc Operation Viewing a Jpeg File JpegPhoto menu options Photo-CD menu options JpegRotate Images Jpeg Disc OperationStill Picture Skip ImagesVCR Playback Before You Begin Special Playback Features VHSPlaying a VHS Tape VHS One Touch Record OTR Basic Recording Recording from TVOne Touch Copy DVD to VHS Basic RecordingOne Touch Copy VHS to DVD Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress Timer RecordingChecking Timer Recording Details Canceling a Timer RecordingRecording from a Digital Camcorder Recording from an External InputTroubleshooting Recording from an External Input What is DV?DV-Related Messages Using the Chapter List-Original menu Using the Title List-Original menu VRTitle List and Chapter List Menu Using the Chapter List-Playlist Menu Using the Title List-Playlist Menu VRDeleting a Title Video Using the Title List menu VideoIf the disc has already been finalized Using the Chapter List menu +RW Using the Title List menu +RWUsing the Chapter List menu +R Using the Title List menu +RChanging Title Thumbnails About Original vs. Playlist ContentTitle and Chapter Editing About Titles, Chapters and Parts VRIf you want to display the Chapter List-Original Title appears in the updated Playlist menuMaking a New Playlist VR Adding Titles/Chapters to a PlaylistDeleting Part of a Title VR Deleting Titles/ChaptersCombine Renaming a Title VR Video +RWCombining Two Chapters Character then press Enter to confirm yourMoving a Playlist Chapter VR Select the ‘Hide’ option on the options menu Dividing a Title +RWTitle Select the input source you want to record Overwriting a Title +RWPreviewing Title Menus About Playing Recordings on Other DVD PlayersButtons Used to Operate Your TV Programming the MultiBrand Remote to Control Your TVCH 4/3 VOL + Code Language Language Code ListCode Country Country Code ListSymptom Cause Solution TroubleshootingMoisture Condensation Reset the DVD Recorder+VCRIf you observe any of the following symptoms You can reset the DVD Recorder+VCR as followsTechnical Specifications Outputs AccessoryWho Provides the Limited Warranty Limited Warranty3834RV0002X