GoVideo VR3930 user manual About DVD-R and DVD-RW Discs, About DVD Recording

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VR3930 Overview (Continued)

About DVD-R and DVD-RW Discs

How are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different? DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW is a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/ erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times.

Can I play my discs in a regular DVD player?

DVD-R discs and DVD-RW discs recorded in “Video mode” are playable in most standard DVD players, but they must be finalized first. This process fixes the con- tents 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

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

About “Video mode”

Compatible with both DVD-R and DVD-RW discs

Provides limited editing features

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

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

Many DVD Recorder+VCR functions are dependent on the Recording mode. One or more of the symbols

( Video , VR ) appears by each function explained in this manual so you can see at a glance whether it is available for the type of disc you have loaded.

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DVD-R/RW discs formatted in “Video mode” are record- ed in the DVD-Video format, which was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. As a result, you may experience problems 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-R/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 DVD+R, DVD+RW, 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 these kinds of DVD discs:

1.Pre-recorded DVD-Video discs

2.DVD-R/DVD-RW discs

3.DVD+R/DVD+RW discs

DVD-R discs are always formatted in “Video mode”— the same format as pre-recorded DVD-Video discs. This means that once a DVD-R 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.

INTRODUCTION

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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 VR3930 OverviewRecordable Discs Playable DiscsAbout DVD Recording About DVD-R and DVD-RW DiscsRestrictions on Video Recording What is ‘CPRM’?Disc type Disc format Recording mode Functions Recording TV Audio ChannelsAbout Symbols PrecautionsFront Panel Overview Indicates the current Recording mode Disc Type indicatorsFront Panel Display Overview Remote Control Overview Optical Digital Audio Out AC Power Cord Coaxial Digital Audio OutRear Panel Overview COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE Video OUT Y Pb PrConnections 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 Front of DVD Recorder+VCR Connections Connecting Optional EquipmentConnecting a Digital Camcorder DV Digital CamcorderTuning 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 ModeAuto Chapter Disc SettingsMode VR Mode or Video Mode then press DV Record AudioMy DVD Disc FinalizeDisc Protect EZ PlayCharacter, then press Enter to confirm your selection You can also use the remote control toDisc Name Keyboard menu appears.Press EnterInitial Setup On-Screen Display Overview Menu Options Initial Setup OSD Menu Options by Media TypeSelection Method Selection Method Slow Motion DVD Playback Playing a DVDSelecting Titles Selecting ChaptersDVD Video Discs Repeat Chapter/Title/Off Repeat A-BTitle Menus DVD Time Search DVD Video VRMarker Search Disc Menus DVD3D Surround DVD Video VR Remember Disc Settings DVDCamera Angle Changing the Audio Language DVDMP3 CD Menu Audio CD and MP3 Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3 DiscAbout MP3 Audio CD MenuAudio CD and MP3 Operation Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3 View Slide Shows Jpeg Disc Operation Viewing a Jpeg Disc JpegSkip Images Rotate 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 RecordingPlaying Recordings on Other DVD Players Recording from an External InputFinalizing a Disc Troubleshooting Recording from an External Input What is DV?DV-Related Messages Changing Title or Chapter Thumbnails VR Mode Original and Playlist EditingTitles and Chapters VR Adding Chapter Markers VRUsing the Original Chapter Menu Using the Original Title Menu VRUsing the Playlist Chapter Menu Using the Playlist Title MenuMaking a New Playlist VR Naming a Title VRTo go back to the Original Title menu Erasing an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter VRAdding Title/Chapters to Playlist VR Select ‘Delete’ on the menuSelect a chapter from the Playlist Chapter menu Combining Two Chapters Into One VRMoving a Playlist Chapter VR This function is not available if there is only one chapterMotion playback to find the starting point Deleting a Part VRPress Enter to delete the selected part If the Disc Has Already Been Finalized Video Mode Original EditingUsing the Title List Video Erasing a Title VideoButtons Used to Operate Your TV Chart below, find the codes corresponProgramming the MultiBrand Remote to Control Your TV Ding to your brand of TVCode 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 AccessoriesGoVideo DVD Recorder+VCR Limited Warranty Limited Warranty3834RV0002B