JVC 240-020-505 manual Introduction, Precautions for Disc Usage, Details Regarding Discs

Introduction

Precautions for Disc Usage

Care of Discs to Ensure High-Quality Playback

Details Regarding Discs

Discs for Recording & Playback Finalizing

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	 Handling Discs
● Using a soft cloth, wipe the disc gently from the inside to	● Removing a disc	● Placing a disc in its case
the outside.

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

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

●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.

●Correct method for holding a disc

Your hands or fingers should not come into contact with the recording surface when holding a disc.

	Version 1.1 or later
	(video mode)
DVD+R	12 cm: 4.7 GB
DVD+RW	12 cm: 4.7 GB

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

Additional Notes on Disc Handling Storing Discs

*Certain characteristics and properties of a disc can render them unsuitable for recording or playback.

be played on this and other DVD players.

• After finalizing, a disc’s titles can be selected from the top

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

 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.

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⋅

	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.

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.

Discs can be deformed or cracked as a result of stacking,

leaning, or dropping when not inside a case.

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.

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.

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