Hitachi DVRF7U instruction manual Before Reading, Using a DVD-RAM, Using a DVD-RW

Getting Started

Before Reading the

Instruction Manual

Make sure to check the following matters before reading the instruction manual.

Icons that will be used in manual

Icon	Term	Definition
		This involves a function avail-
	DVD	able in DVD or Video Mode
		DVD-R
	RAM	This involves a function avail-
		able in DVD-RAM
	RW	This involves a function avail-
		able in DVD-RW
	R	This involves a function avail-
		able in DVD-R
		This involves a function avail-
	CD	able in a data CD (CD-ROM,
		CD-R, or CD-RW)
		This involves a function avail-
	JPEG	able in a data picture CD (CD-
		ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW)
		This involves a function avail-
	MP3	able in a data CD (CD-ROM,
		CD-R, or CD-RW on which
		MP3 is recorded)
		This involves tips or instructions
	NOTE	on the page that help each func-
		tion operate
	Preliminary	Check items before operating
		each function

About the use of this instruction manual

1)Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before using this product. (See pages 2~6)

2)If a problem occurs, check for Troubleshooting. (See pages 101~103)

How to use the DVD Recorder-VCR

Step 1 Select the disc type

This unit can record on the following types of discs.

If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVD-RW or DVD-RAM type disc. If you want to save a recording without any changes, choose a non-rewritable DVD-R.

Step 2 Format the disc to start recording

Unlike a VCR, the recorder automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted. This is required for the preparation of recording on a disc.

Using a DVD-RAM

This type of disc can be formatted in DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). You can edit recorded images and create a playlist in a specific sequence according to your requirements.

Using a DVD-RW

This type of disc can be formatted in either DVD-Video format (Video mode) or DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). For an unused disc, a message that asks whether to format in Video Mode or not is displayed. You can play a video mode disc on various DVD components. A VR mode disc allows more varied editing.

Using a DVD-R

This type of disc can be formatted in DVD Video format. When formatting is complete, you can record on the disc. You can play this type of disc on various DVD components only when they have been finalized.

■ You can only use one format on a DVD-RW.

■You can change the DVD-RW format to another for-

Note

mat. It should be noted that the data on the disc may

be lost when changing formats.

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