Frequently Asked Questions
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What kind of disc should I use for recording?
You can only record on DVD±R, DVD±RW or DVD+R DL discs. DVD±R/±RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format in the market today. They are fully compatible with most of the existing
What is the capacity of a DVD±R and DVD±RW?
4.7GB, or equivalent to six CDs. You can store only one hour of recording on a single disc at the highest quality (DVD standard) and about 8 hours recording at the lowest quality (VHS standard).
What are Titles and Chapters?
A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters, which are similar to the Titles and Chapters of a book. A Title is often a complete movie and is broken down into Chapters, or individual scenes from the movies.
Title
Chapter 
Chapter 
Chapter 
Chapter
chapter markers
Programmes are recorded as a single title. They may consist of one chapter or a few chapters within a title, depending on the recording settings.
What is the difference between DVD±R and DVD±RW?
DVD±R is “recordable” and DVD±RW is “erasable” and “rewritable”. With a DVD±R, you can record multiple sessions on the same disc. But when the disc is full, you cannot record any more on the disc. The DVD±RW allows you to record over the same disc literally hundreds of times.
How do I set up Titles and Chapters?
The recorder will automatically create a new Title every time you start a new recording. You can then add Chapters to these recordings manually or have them automatically inserted at a specific intervals.
What is DV IN socket?
DV (Digital Video) IN socket on this recorder is an
–This recorder is only compatible with DV- format
–You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at a time to this recorder.
–You cannot control this recorder from
external equipment connected via the DV IN socket.
–It is not possible to record the contents from this recorder to your DV camcorder via the DV IN socket.
Can I copy a VHS tape or DVD from an external player?
Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is not copy protected.
What does “finalising” a disc do?
Finalising a disc locks the disc so it can no longer be recorded. This is only required for DVD±R. It will then be compatible with virtually any DVD player. To remove a disc without finalising it, simply stop recording and eject the disc. You will still be able to record on the disc if there is storage space for more recordings.
How good is the quality of the recording?
There are a few picture quality levels to choose from, ranging from “HQ” (1 hour recording at high quality) to “SEP” (8 hours recording at VHS quality) on a recordable DVD.
Record Mode | Hours of recordings can be stored on the Ł | ||
| HDD or an empty DVD recordable disc. | ||
| HDD | DVD±R/ | DVD+R Ł |
| (400 GB) | DVD±RW | Double Layer |
HQ (high quality) | 80 | 1 | 1 hr 55 mins |
SP (standard play) | 160 | 2 | 3 hrs 40 mins |
SPP (standard play plus) | 200 | 2.5 | 4 hrs 35 mins |
LP (long play) | 250 | 3 | 5 hrs 30 mins |
EP (extended play) | 330 | 4 | 7 hrs 20 mins |
SLP (super long play) | 500 | 6 | 11 hrs 5 mins |
SEP (super extended play) | 650 | 8 | 14 hrs 45 mins |
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