Recording

This recorder can be used to record TV programme or copy the content from an external device to a DVD recordable disc or VHS tape. The storage capacity of the disc and tape are depending on the recording mode selected. This recorder also incorporates timer recording function with which you can prepare a recording schedule before hand.

DVD+R DL (DVD+R Double Layer)

It contains the same usage as DVD+R, the only difference is the capacity of 8.5 GB. It offers two recordable layers on a single DVD disc. The layers are accessible from the same side of the disc, so recording can occur completely uninterrupted.

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Recording media

The recording media for this recorder are DVD±R/±RW/+R DL and VHS tape.

DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable)

Discs that are rewritable can be used for multiple recordings once the existing data is erased.

Supported disc type and media speeds

Disc

Media speeds

DVD+R

1x - 16x

DVD+RW

2.4x - 4x

 

 

DVD-R

1x - 16x

DVD-RW

2.4x - 4x

 

 

DVD+R DL

2.4x

DVD±R (DVD Recordable)

Discs can only be used for a single recording. Each new recording is always added at the end of all previous recordings as existing recordings cannot be overwritten.

Editing can be done on DVD±R discs as long as they have not been finalised.

To playback a DVD±R on other DVD player, it must be finalised (see the chapter “Editing/ Finalising Recording – Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players”). After this is done, no more data can be added to the disc.

VHS Tape

VHS tapes have record safety tabs to ensure that recordings will not be accidentally erased. To prevent recording, break off the tab. To allow recording, cover the hole of the tab with clear tape.

Without the record safety tab, the VHS tape will start playback once your insert the VHS tape into the tape slot.

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins.

Record Safety Tab

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