Getting Started

Discs

BD recording formatsmBDAV mode

vVideos can be edited (chapter edit etc) and new videos can be added to the disk. This format is suitable for recording videos.

vMPEG2 with HD quality will be recorded as it is onto the disc. This format has low playback compatibility, but performs well when used for backups.

mBDMV mode

vCompatible and playable on other BD players. Menu functions similar to those of DVD video mode are also included.

This format performs well for distribution purposes.DVD recording formatsmVR MODEvFormat the disc using “VR MODE” if you want to add new videos to the disc.

vDeleting currently saved videos increases the remaining space on the disc. (except for the case of DVD-R discs.)

mVIDEO MODE

vFormat the disc in this mode if you want to play the disc on a different DVD player.

Formatting of discs

Formatting is required for some disc types. Perform formatting if this is necessary.

mWhen using BD-RE or BD-R discsFormatting is required. Format the disc using this unit.mWhen using DVD-R discsFormatting is required depending on the disc mode to be used.vFormatting is required when the disc is used in “VR MODE”. Format the disc using this unit.vFormatting is not required when using the disc in “VIDEO MODE”.

Note:

vBD-R and DVD-R discs cannot be reformatted. Check the disc mode before formatting the disc.

mWhen using DVD-RW discs

Formatting is required. Format the disc using this unit.

vFormat using “VR MODE” or “VIDEO MODE”.

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