Recording Formats

When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears. Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fits your preferences. DVD-RAM: Use after formatting the disc.

Unformatted Disc

Do you want to format this disc?

Yes

No

DVD-RW: When unused DVD-RW disc is first inserted, the message “Uninitialized Disc Do you want to initialize this disc?” will be displayed. If you select Yes, the disc will be formatted in VR mode.

If you want to change the mode, refer to Formatting a Disc on page 123.

Recording Mode

Select one of four recording modes by pressing the REC MODE button repeatedly while the unit is in Stop mode for the desired recording time and picture quality. In general, picture quality improves as the recording time decreases. In FR mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of the timer recording. This function is selected only one mode in XP, SP, LP and EP modes and you can use this mode for timer recording.

 

 

Recording Mode

Recording Times

 

 

 

 

 

HDD (160GB)

DVD-RAM/-RW/-R

 

 

 

 

XP

Approx. 38 hours

Approx. 1 hour

 

 

 

(high quality mode)

about 8.5 Mbps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP

Approx. 72 hours

Approx. 2 hours

 

 

(standard quality mode)

about 4.5 Mbps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LP

Approx. 138 hours

Approx. 4 hours

 

 

 

(long recording mode)

about 2 Mbps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approx. 205 hours

Approx. 6 hours/

 

 

 

 

EP

about 1.6 Mbps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(extended mode)

Approx. 272 hours

Approx. 8 hours/

 

 

 

 

 

about 1.2 Mbps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FR

Approx. 38~205 hours

Approx.1~6 hours

 

 

(Flexible Recording)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording time may vary according to

Uninitialized Disc

Do you want to initialize this disc?

Yes

No

NOTE

specific conditions.

Recording

DVD-R: Formatting DVD is unnecessary and only Video Mode Recording is supported.

DVD-RW(V mode)/-R

Chapters will be created automatically when you finalise recording on DVD-RW/-R discs in Video mode.

The chapter’s length (interval between chapters) varies according to the recording mode.

Simple editing (erasing titles/changing title name)

DVD-RAM/-RW(VR mode)

This mode allows multiple editing functions (such as deletion of the whole title, partial deletion of a title, etc.)

Various editing options using a created Playlist.

Unrecordable pictures

Video with copy protection cannot be recorded on this

HDD & DVD RECORDER.

When the HDD & DVD RECORDER receives a copy guard signal while recording, recording stops and the following message appears on the screen.

You cannot record copy protected movie.

Concerning Copy Control Signals

TV broadcasts that contain copy control signals may have one of the following three signal types, Copy-Free, Copy- Once and Copy-Never. If you want to record a copy-once type programme, use DVD-RW with CPRM in VR Mode and DVD-RAM.

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Samsung DVD-HR725/XEH manual Recording Formats, Recording Mode, Unrecordable pictures, Concerning Copy Control Signals

DVD-HR725/EUR, DVD-HR725/XEH specifications

The Samsung DVD-HR725 is a versatile and highly-functional DVD recorder and player that has made a mark in the consumer electronics market. This device is designed to cater to a wide array of multimedia needs, making it an essential component for home entertainment systems. With two main variants, the DVD-HR725/XEH and DVD-HR725/EUR, it offers similar features with slight regional variations, ensuring compatibility and functionality across different markets.

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