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Introduction

Precautions for Disc Usage

Care of Discs to Ensure High-Quality Playback

Fingerprints, dust, or any other similar contamination of the surface of a disc can lead to distortion in the playback of recorded
video and audio. For this reason, it is good practice to wipe each disc with a soft cloth before use.
Looking After Discs
●Using a soft cloth, wipe the disc gently from the inside to
the outside.
●If stubborn dirt is present on the surface of a disc, wipe first
using a slightly wet cloth and then using a dry cloth.
●Paint thinners, organic solvents, analog record cleaning
agents, anti-static sprays, and the like must never be used.
Failure to observe this precaution can lead to discs being
permanently damaged.
Handling Discs
●Removing a disc ●Placing a disc in its case
●Correct method for holding a disc
Your hands or fingers should not
come into contact with the
recording surface when holding
a disc.

Additional Notes on Disc Handling

Never wipe a disc using paint thinners, organic solvents,
alcohol, or record-cleaning fluid.
Do not use disc protectors or scratch guards.
Stickers and other types of paper label should not be applied.
Do not use discs from which stickers or labels have been
removed.
Do not use discs on which illustrations or text has been printed
using a commercially-available label printer. First create a disc
using the unit before printing.
The use of non-circular discs (i.e., heart or rectangular
shaped), warped discs, and cracked discs can lead to
breakage of the DVD recorder.

Storing Discs

Avoid storing discs in any of the following locations.
•Areas with high levels of humidity or dust, or areas where
mold is present.
•Areas exposed to direct sunlight or close to heating
equipment.
•Vehicle interiors during summer months.
Take care to avoid dropping or knocking discs.
Place discs in cases and stack these cases for storage.
Discs can be deformed or cracked as a result of stacking,
leaning, or dropping when not inside a case.

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Details Regarding Discs

Discs for Recording & Playback

The following shows the discs that can be recorded to and played
using this DVD recorder, in addition to the corresponding display
marks or logos.
DVD-R 12 cm: 4.7 GB
General Version 2.0
(video mode)
DVD-RW 12 cm: 4.7 GB
Version 1.1 or later
(video mode)
DVD+R 12 cm:4.7 GB
DVD+RW 12 cm:4.7 GB
Recommended manufacturers
DVD-R : JVC, Maxell 2×, 4×, 8×
DVD-RW: JVC 2×, 4×
DVD+R :JVC 2.4×, 4×, 8×
DVD+RW: JVC 2.4×, 4×

DVD-R/-RW and DVD+R/+RW Details

DVD-R :Only discs that conform with DVD-R Standard 2.0
(video mode) can be used.
DVD-RW: Discs of Version 1.1 or later can be used.
Although Version 1.1 of the DVD-RW Standards
allows the selection of either video mode or VR mode
for recording, this DVD recorder performs recording
in video mode only.
*Version 1.0 of the DVD-RW Standards does not
support video-mode recording, and for this
reason, the corresponding discs cannot be used.
In terms of recording characteristics, DVD-R / DVD-RW (video
mode) and DVD+R / DVD+RW differ as follows.
DVD-R / DVD+R
•Each disc can be recorded only once. Accordingly, these
discs are recommended for use in archiving or long-term
storage.
•Once a disc has been finalized, it can also be played on
other DVD players.
DVD-RW (video mode) / DVD+RW:
•After viewing a disc, all data can be erased and it can be
used to record new content.
•Once a disc has been finalized, it can also be played on
other DVD players.
•It is possible to cancel the finalization and add a recording.

Finalizing

When a DVD-R / DVD-RW (video mode) and DVD+R/DVD+RW
has been finalized, it can be played in the same way as any
other DVD using a standard DVD player. (☞ Page 43)
Recording to unused sections of a disc and the
modification of titles or display styles can be carried
out as required before a disc is finalized.
•In the case of both DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs and DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs, it is impossible to overwrite previously
recorded content with new data, even if the disc in question
has not yet been finalized. The deletion of specific sections
of data is also impossible.
•Regardless of whether or not finalization has been carried
out, it will not be possible to use this DVD recorder to
record new content to a DVD-R/DVD-RW and DVD+R/
DVD+RW that has been recorded using other devices.
Once a disc has been finalized, it can be used as a
standard DVD and its recorded audio and video can
be played on this and other DVD players.
•After finalizing, a disc’s titles can be selected from the top
menu.
•Additional recording will not be possible after finalizing.
•In the case of a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, it is possible to
cancel the finalization and add a recording.
•Although a finalized disc may in principle be played on
other DVD players, certain characteristics of the disc and
its recording conditions may make this impossible.

Playing Discs on this DVD recorder

This DVD recorder is capable of playing any discs that it has
created and finalized.
●The following conditions may occur when attempting to
play discs recorded using other devices on this DVD
recorder.
•Inability to play
•Block-type noise (i.e., mosaic)
•Interruptions in audio and/or video
•Unintentional stopping during playback
●Commercially-available DVD-Videos and DVD-ROMs
cannot be used.
*Certain characteristics and properties of a disc can render
them unsuitable for recording or playback.