Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of disc should I use for recording?
You can record on both DVD±R and DVD±RW discs. They are compatible with
What is the capacity of a recordable DVD disc?
4.7GB, or equivalent to 6 CDs. You can store only one hour of recordings on a single disc at the highest quality (DVD standard) and about 8 hours recordings at the lowest quality (VHS standard).
What is the difference between DVD±R and DVD±RW?
DVD±Rs are “recordable” discs and DVD±RWs are “rewritable” discs. With a DVD±R disc, you can record multiple sessions on the same disc, but when the disc is full, you cannot record any more content on the disc. The DVD±RW disc allows you to record over the same disc repeatedly.
What is DV?
Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a
–This recorder is only compatible with
–You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at any one time to this recorder.
–You cannot control this recorder from external equipment connected via the DV IN socket.
Can I copy a VHS tape or DVD from an external player?
Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is not
What are Titles and Chapters?
A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters, which are similar to the Titles and Chapters of a book. A Title is often a complete movie and is broken down into Chapters, or individual scenes from the movies.
Title
Chapter
Title
Chapter 
Chapter 
Chapter 
Chapter
chapter markers
A programme is recorded as a single title, it may consist of one chapter or a few chapters within a title, depending on the recording settings.
How do I set up Titles and Chapters?
The recorder will automatically create a new Title each time you start a new recording.
–For DVD recordings, you can add chapters manually.
–For HDD recordings, you can preset chapters to be automatically inserted at
What does “finalizing” a disc do?
Finalizing a disc locks the disc so it can no longer be recorded, only required for DVD±Rs. It will then be compatible with virtually any DVD player. To close a disc without finalizing it, simply stop recording and eject the disc. You will still be able to record on the disc if there is capacity for more recordings.
How good is the quality of the recording?
There are seven modes of record quality levels to choose from, ranging from “HQ” (1 hour recording at high quality) to “SEP” (8 hours recording at VHS quality) on a recordable DVD. Choose the quality level that best suits your purpose and the length of material.
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Record Quality
HQ High Quality
SP Standard Play
SPP Standard Play Plus
LP Long Play
EP Extended Play
SLP Super Long Play
SEP Super Extended Play
Hours of Recording that can be stored
160GB | 250GB | DVD±R/ |
HDD | HDD | DVD±RW |
34 | 50 | 1 |
68 | 100 | 2 |
85 | 130 | 2.5 |
102 | 150 | 3 |
136 | 200 | 4 |
200 | 300 | 6 |
270 | 400 | 8 |
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Values are estimates only. Parts of the HDD storage capacity will be reserved for the operations of this recorder and time shifting.
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