Samsung DVD-R125/EUR, DVD-R125/XET, DVD-R125/XEH, DVD-R125/XEE DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording

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●A DVD-RW blank disc is initialized to VR Mode when first initialized.

●DVD-RW (VR mode)

-This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit, delete, partial delete, create a playlist, etc.

-A disc that is recorded in this mode may not be played by existing DVD Recorder.

●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 Recorder 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 Disc Playback and Recording

●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 components 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 components. To determine compatibility with these DVD-RAM discs, refer to the user’s manual for the DVD recorder.

●For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the cartridge and use the disc only.

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 authorised by Macrovision Corporation, is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise

authorised by Macrovision Corporation.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Protection

This DVD Recorder can allow you to protect the contents of your discs, as described below.

●Programme-protected: See page 72 “Locking(Protecting) a Title”

●Disc-protected: See page 84 “Disc Protection”

✻DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs that are incompatible with the DVD-VIDEO format cannot be played with this product.

✻For more information on DVD recording compatibility, 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, 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 outside 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	Disc		SPEED
	TDK		4x
	Beall		4x
DVD-R	That’s		4x
	Maxell		4x
	Panasonic		4x
	TDK		2x
	Maxell		2x
DVD-RW	Optodisc		2x
	Radius		2x
	Verbatim		2x
	Maxell		3x
DVD-RAM	Fujifilm		3x
	TDK		2x
	Panasonic		3x
Disc		Maximum no. of recordings by disc type
DVD-RAM		100,000
DVD-RW		1,000
DVD-R		1

●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.

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