Using DVD

DVD for Recording & Playback

 

Inserting & Removing DVD

 

 

 

The following shows the discs that can be recorded to and played using VR-509, 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)

 

 

*Certain characteristics and properties of DVD-Rs and DVD- RWs can render them unsuitable for recording or playback.

Recommended manufacturers

DVD-R : JVC 4x, 8x

DVD-RW : JVC 2x, 4x

DVD-R & DVD-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 and DVD-RW (video mode) differs as follows.

„DVD-R

Each disc can be recorded only one. Accordingly, these discs are recommended for use in archiving or long-term storage.

„DVD-RW (video mode)

After viewing a disc, all data can be erased and it can be used to record new content.

The VR-509 Export Format

DVD-R/RW discs that have been created in the Self- Playing format with the VR-509 can only be played back on the VR-509.

DVD-R/RW discs created in the DVD-Video format with the VR-509 can be played back on any DVD player that supports DVD-R/RW discs, although playback performance is not guaranteed.

They cannot be played back on the VR-509.

Consult with your nearest JVC dealer for details on suitable DVD players.

(See Export Format on page 57)

*DVD video discs available on the open market cannot be played back.

Inserting a DVD

1.Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button.

The disc tray will open automatically.

2.Place the disc on the disc tray.

Ensure that the disc is inserted correctly into the tray’s recess with the printed side facing upward.

3.Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button.

The disc tray will close automatically and “LOAD” will be shown on the monitor.

Removing a DVD

1.Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button.

The disc tray will open automatically.

2.Remove the disc from the disc tray.

Be sure to wait until the disc tray has opened fully before removing the disc.

3.Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button.

The disc tray will close automatically.

Precautions regarding the disc tray

The disc tray will not open even when the [OPEN/ CLOSE] button is pressed when a DVD is being created.

Do not push the disc tray as it is opening or closing.

Do not place objects other than discs on the disc tray.

Do not press down on the disc tray.

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JVC VR-509E DVD for Recording & Playback Inserting & Removing DVD, DVD-R & DVD-RW Details, VR-509 Export Format