Samsung DVDR157 instruction manual How to use the DVD Recorder, Select the disc type, Recording

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Icons that will be used in manual

Icon	Term	Definition
		This involves a function available
	DVD	in DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW (V)/+R
		discs that have been recorded and
		finalized.
	RAM	This involves a function available in
		DVD-RAM.
	-RW	This involves a function available in
		DVD-RW.
	-R	This involves a function available in
		DVD-R.
	+RW	This involves a function available in
		DVD+RW.
	+R	This involves a function available in
		DVD+R.
	CD	This involves a function available in
		a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW).
		This involves a function available
	JPEG	JPEG in CD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM/
		DVD±RW/DVD±R discs.
		This involves a function available
	MP3	MP3 in CD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM/
		DVD±RW/DVD±R discs.
		This involves a function available
	MPEG4	MPEG4 in CD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM/
		DVD±RW/DVD±R discs.
		This involves a case where a
	Caution	function does not operate or
		settings may be cancelled.
		This involves tips or instructions on
	NOTE	the page that help each function
		operate.
	One-	A function that can be operated by
	Touch
		using only one button.
	button
	ANYKEY	A function that can be operated by
	button	using ANYKEY button.

About the use of this Instruction Manual

1)Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Safety Instructions before using this product. (See pages 2 ~ 5)

2)If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting section. (See pages 73 ~74)

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How to use the DVD Recorder

▌Step 1 : Select the disc type

This unit can record on the following types of discs.

If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVD±RW or DVD-RAM type disc.

If you want to save the recording without making any changes, choose a non-rewritable DVD±R.

▌Step 2 : Format the disc to start recording

The recorder automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted. This is required for the preparation of disc recording.

Using a DVD-RAM

This type of disc can be formatted in DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). You can edit recorded video and create a playlist and edit video in a specific sequence according to your requirements.

Using a DVD±RW/+R

•When an unused DVD±RW/+R disc is first inserted, the message “Uninitialized Disc. Do you want to initialize this disc?” will be displayed.

If you select Yes, initializing will begin. DVD-RW disc can be formatted in either DVD-Video format (Video mode) or DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode)

•There are no differences between DVD-Video format (Video mode) and DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode) with DVD+RW discs.

Using a DVD-R

When using a DVD-R disc, only V mode recording is possible and no initialization is needed to play it on this recorder. However, finalization is necessary to play this disc on other DVD players.

■ You can only use either the VR or Video mode on a DVD-RW, but not both at the same time.

■You can format a DVD-RW to V or VR mode using disc manager.

It should be noted that the disc's data will be lost when changing formats.

▌Step 3 : Recording

There are two different recording methods. Direct Recording (recording a program you are currently watching) and Timer Recording. Timer recording is determined as a Date : MM/DD, MON-FRI, Every SAT, etc.. There are 5 recording modes : XP(high quality mode), SP(standard quality mode), LP(long recording mode), EP(extended mode) and FR mode. When using FR mode to record, the picture quality is determined by the remaining time on the disc.

Getting Started

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