Protection

•DVD-RW (VR mode)

- This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD- RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit, delete, partial delete, create a playlist, etc.

-A disc that is recorded in this mode may not be played by existing DVD players.

•DVD-RW (Video mode)

-This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by an existing DVD player once it has been finalized.

-If a disc that has been recorded in Video mode by a dif- ferent manufacturer's recorder but has not been finalized it cannot be played or additionally be recorded by this recorder.

DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording

•For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the cartridge and use the disc only.

•Ensure that the recording mode is set to VR mode. Otherwise, this product will not be able to play the recording.

•You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD players due to compatibility issues.

•Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0 discs can be played in this unit.

•DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not work with other DVD Players. To determine compatibility with these DVD- RAM discs, refer to the user’s manual for the player.

COPY PROTECTION

•Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD Recorder & VCR directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs.

•This product incorporates copyright protection tech- nology that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

•Program-protected: See page 66 “Locking a Title”

•Disc-protected: See page 78 “Disc Protection”

❋DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs that are incompatible with the DVD-VIDEO format cannot be played with this product.

❋For more information on DVD recording compatibility, consult your DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R manufacturer.

❋Use of poor quality DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs may cause following unexpected problems including, without limitation, recording failure, loss of recorded or edited materials or damage to the recorder.

Do not use the following discs!

•LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, VCD, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs should not be used in this product.

[Note]

Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/ JPEG/DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R. However, if your DVD-RW disc was recorded with another device, it can be played only if it was recorded and finalized in video mode.

•Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased out- side your region may not be playable with this product. When these discs are played, either “No disc.” or “Please check the regional code.” will be displayed.

•If your DVD-RW disc is an illegal copy or is not in DVD video format, it may also not be playable.

❇We recommend using one of the discs in the table as they have been confirmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform correctly.

Media	Brand	Speed
	TDK	4x
	Beall	4x

	Sony	4x
DVD-R	That’s	4x
	Mitsubishi	4x

	Maxell	4x
	Panasonic	4x
	TDK	2x
	Maxell	2x

	Optodisc	2x
DVD-RW	JVC	2x

	Mitsubishi	2x
	Radius	2x
	Verbatim	2x

	Maxell	3x

	Maxell	2x

	Fujifilm	3x
DVD-RAM	Panasonic	2x

	TDK	2x

	Panasonic Gold	3x
	Panasonic	3x

Disc	No. of maximum recordings by disc type
DVD-RAM	100,000
DVD-RW	1,000
DVD-R	1

•We take no responsibility and offer no compensation for any recording failure, loss of recorded or edited material and/or damage to the recorder arising from usage of non-recommended discs.

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