DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording

●DVD-RW (VR mode)

-This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can repeat recording, editing, deleting, partial deletion, creation of playlist, and 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 existing DVD players once it has been finalised.

-If a disc that has been recorded in Video Mode by a different maker’s recorder but has not been finalised, it cannot be played or additionally be recorded by this recorder.

●DVD-RAM discs come with or without a cartridge. For this product, we recommend DVD-RAM discs that come with cartridges.

●Some cartridges are able to eject the disc inside.

Even if you are able to eject the disc, always use the disc with the cartridge to ensure correct operation.

●DVD-RAM discs have a Write Protect tab in order to avoid accidental erasure of recorded data. With the Write Protect tab set to PROTECT, you can play the disc, but recording or erasing will not work. Set the Write Protect tab to UNPROTECT to format the disc or erase data.

●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.

●This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge DVD-RAM, but the Write Protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give better protection to your recordings.

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

COPY PROTECTION

●Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD recorder 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 technology 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.

This DVD Recorder can allow you to protect the

contents of your discs,

as described below. ● Cartridge-protected:

With the Write Protect tab located in the pro- tect position, the con-

tents of the disc cannot be recorded, edited, or erased.

●Program-protected: See page 65 “Locking a Title”

●Disc-protected: See page 77 “Disc Protection”

✻DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs that are incompatible with VR/V format can not be played with this product.

✻For more information on recording a DVD, 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, Video-CD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, 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. For a DVD-R/DVD-RW disc, which has been recorded in Video Mode on another component, it can play only when finalised.

●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

	That’s	4x

DVD-R	Maxell	4x
	Panasonic	4x
	Ritek	4x
	Verbatim	2x

DVD-RW	JVC	2x
DVD-RW	Radius	2x
	Radius	2x
	TDK	2x
	MCC	2x
	MEI	2x
DVD-RAM	Fuji	2x
	Maxell	2x
	TDK	2x

●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 unrecommended discs, and take no respon- sibility and offer no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by above-mentioned problems.

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