Frequently Asked Questions

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What kind of disc should I use for recording?

You can only record on DVD±R, DVD±RW or DVD+R DL discs. DVD±R/±RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format in the market today. They are fully compatible with most of the existing DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers.

What is the capacity of a DVD±R and DVD±RW?

4.7GB, or equivalent to six CDs. You can store only one hour of recording on a single disc at the highest quality (DVD standard) and about 8 hours recording at the lowest quality (VHS standard).

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 Chapter Chapter Chapter

chapter markers

Programmes are recorded as a single title. They may consist of one chapter or a few chapters within a title, depending on the recording settings.

What is the difference between DVD±R and DVD±RW?

DVD±R is “recordable” and DVD±RW is “erasable” and “rewritable”. With a DVD±R, you can record multiple sessions on the same disc. But when the disc is full, you cannot record any more on the disc. The DVD±RW allows you to record over the same disc literally hundreds of times.

How do I set up Titles and Chapters?

The recorder will automatically create a new Title every time you start a new recording. You can then add Chapters to these recordings manually or have them automatically inserted at a specific intervals.

What is DV IN socket?

DV (Digital Video) IN socket on this recorder is an i.LINK-compliant input socket. You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for copying digital video, digital audio and data.

–This recorder is only compatible with DV- format (DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.

–You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at a time to this recorder.

–You cannot control this recorder from

external equipment connected via the DV IN socket.

–It is not possible to record the contents from this recorder to your DV camcorder 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 copy protected.

What does “finalising” a disc do?

Finalising a disc locks the disc so it can no longer be recorded. This is only required for DVD±R. It will then be compatible with virtually any DVD player. To remove a disc without finalising it, simply stop recording and eject the disc. You will still be able to record on the disc if there is storage space for more recordings.

How good is the quality of the recording?

There are a few picture 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.

Record Mode	Hours of recordings can be stored on the Ł
	HDD or an empty DVD recordable disc.
	HDD	DVD±R/	DVD+R Ł
	(400 GB)	DVD±RW	Double Layer
HQ (high quality)	80	1	1 hr 55 mins
SP (standard play)	160	2	3 hrs 40 mins
SPP (standard play plus)	200	2.5	4 hrs 35 mins
LP (long play)	250	3	5 hrs 30 mins
EP (extended play)	330	4	7 hrs 20 mins
SLP (super long play)	500	6	11 hrs 5 mins
SEP (super extended play)	650	8	14 hrs 45 mins