Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of disc should I use for recording?
You can only record on DVD±R or DVD±RW discs. DVD±R/±RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format on the market today. They are fully compatible with most of the existing
What is the capacity of a DVD±R/ ±RW disc?
4.7GB, or equivalent to six 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±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 again and again.
What is DV?
Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a
–This recorder is only compatible with DV- format
–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.
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 
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.
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 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 room 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. Press REC MODE button on the remote control to choose the quality level that best suits your purpose and the length of recording.
Record Mode | Hours of recordings can be stored on the HDD or an Ł | |||
| empty 4.7GB DVD recordable disc. |
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| DVDR3300H | DVDR3330H | DVDR5330H | DVD±R/ |
| HDD (80GB) | HDD (160GB) | HDD (250GB) | DVD±RW |
HQ (high quality) | 16 | 30 | 50 | 1 |
SP (standard play) | 32 | 60 | 100 | 2 |
SPP (standard play plus) | 40 | 80 | 120 | 2.5 |
LP (long play) | 48 | 90 | 150 | 3 |
EP (extended play) | 64 | 120 | 200 | 4 |
SLP (super long play) | 96 | 180 | 300 | 6 |
SEP (super extended play) | 130 | 250 | 400 | 8 |
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