Getting Started

DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording

DVD-RAM discs come with or without a cartridge. For this product, we recommend DVD-RAM discs that come without cartridges.

Ensure that the recording mode is set to VR mode. Otherwise, this product will not be able to play the recording.

You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD players due to compatibility issues.

Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0. discs can be played in this unit.

DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not work with other DVD players. To determine compatibility with these DVD-RAM discs, refer to the user’s manual for the player.

For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the cartridge and use the disc only.

Protection

This HDD & DVD RECORDER can allow you to protect the contents of your discs, as described below.

Program-protected: See page 89 “Locking a Title”

Disc-protected: See page 114 “Disc Protection”

DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs that are incompatible with the DVD-VIDEO format cannot be played with this product.

For more information on DVD recording compatibility, consult your DVD-RAM/-RW/-R manufacturer.

Use of poor quality DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs may cause following unexpected problems including, without limitation, recording failure, loss of recorded or edited materials or damage to the HDD & DVD RECORDER.

Disc Copy

Contents Copy Specifications

Contents

HDD DVD

DVD HDD

Recorded Video Title

Supported

Supported

Copy Protected Title

Not supported

Not supported

 

Move

 

Copy Once Title

(Deletes the Title in the

Not supported

 

HDD after copying)

 

MP3

Not supported

supported

JPEG(photo)

Not supported

supported

Once “Copy Once program” has been recorded on the DVD disc, this title cannot be copied to HDD anymore. But “Copy Once program” has been recorded on the HDD, this title can be copied to DVD-RW(VR mode) or DVD-RAM.

COPY PROTECTION

Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your HDD & DVD RECORDER directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Do not use the following discs!

LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs should not be used in this product. [Note]

Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-R/CD- RW/MP3/JPEG/DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/-RW/-R.

For a DVD-RW/-R disc, which has been recorded in Video Mode on another component, it can play only when finalized.

Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this product. When these discs are played, either “No disc.” or “Please check the regional code.” will be displayed.

If your DVD-RW disc is an illegal copy or is not in DVD video format, it may also not be playable.

Disc compatibility

High Speed Recording discs can be used in this unit.

Not all brands of discs will be compatible with this unit.

The latest firmware upgrade to improve recording & playback quality can be downloaded from our web site. (Download Center at www.samsung.com)

If disc compatibility problems continue, or there is an issue upgrading your HDD & DVD RECORDER, contact the Call Center at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

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