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DVD-RW (VR mode)
- This is a format that is used for recording data on a
DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can repeat record-
ing, editing, deleting, partial deletion, creation of
playlist, and etc.
- A disc that is recorded in this mode may not be
played by an existing DVD player.
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DVD-RW (Video mode)
- This is a format that is used for recording data on a
DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by
an existing DVD player once it has been finalized.
- If a disc that has been recorded in Video Mode by a
different maker’s recorder but has not been final-
ized, it cannot be played or additionally be recorded
by this recorder.

DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording

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DVD-RAM discs come with or without a cartridge.
For this product, we recommend DVD-RAM discs that
come with cartridges.
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Some cartridges are able to eject the disc inside. Even
if you are able to eject the disc, always use the disc
with the cartridge to ensure correct operation.
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DVD-RAM discs have a Write Protect tab in order to
avoid accidental erasure of recorded data.
With the Write Protect tab set to PROTECT, you can
play the disc, but recording or erasing will not work.
Set the Write Protect tab to UNPROTECT to format
the disc or erase data.
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Ensure that the recording mode is set to VR mode.
Otherwise, this product will not be able to play the
recording.
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You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD players
due to compatibility issues.
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Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0. discs can be
played in this unit.
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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.
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This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and
cartridge DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on
cartridge-type discs give better protection to your
recordings.

Protection

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Only JPEG files with the ".jpg", ".JPG" extension can
be used.
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The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and
folders.
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Maximum size of progressive JPEG is 3M pixels.
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MOTION JPEG is not supported.
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Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-R/RW disc.
If possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or above
disc, as the disc may not play back.
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If the CD-R/RW disc was not recorded as a closed ses-
sion, you may experience a delay in the early play-
back time, and all recorded files may not play.
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Some CD-R/RW discs may not be playable with this
unit, depending on the device which was used to burn
them.
For contents recorded on CD-R/RW media from CDs
for your personal use, playability may vary depending
on contents and discs.

DVD-R Disc Playback and Recording

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Once a DVD-R recorded in Video Mode is finalized, it
becomes DVD-Video.
●You can record onto the available space on the disc and
perform editing functions such as giving titles to discs
and programs and erasing programs before finalizing.
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When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that
space does not become available. Once an area on a
DVD-R is recorded on, that area is no longer available
for recording, whether the recording is erased or not.
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It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete
recording management information after recording
finishes.
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This product optimizes the DVD-R for each recording.
Optimizing is carried out when you start recording
after inserting the disc or turning on the unit.
Recording onto the disc may become impossible if
optimizing is carried out too many times.
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Playback may be impossible in some cases due to the
condition of recording.
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This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and
finalized with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may
not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on
the disc and the condition of the recording.

DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording

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Recording and playback can be performed on a DVD-
RW discs in both the Video and VR Modes.
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Once a DVD-RW recorded in VR Mode or Video mode
is finalized, you cannot perform addtional recording.
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Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized,
it becomes DVD-Video.
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In both modes, playback can be performed before and
after finalization, but additional recording, deleting
and editing can not be performed after finalization.
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If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then
record in V Mode, be sure to execute Format. Be care-
ful when executing Format because all the recorded
data may be lost.
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A DVD-RW blank disc is initialized to VR Mode when
first initialized.

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Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use
discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover
peeled-off stickers.)
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Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
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Do not use discs printed with label printers available
on the market.
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Do not load warped or cracked discs.

Disc Storage

Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on
these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment.
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Do not keep under direct sunlight.
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Keep in a cool ventilated area.
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Store vertically.
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Keep in a clean protection jacket.
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If you move your DVD recorder suddenly from a cold
place to a warm place, condensation may generate on
the operating parts and lens and cause abnormal disc
playback. If this occurs, remove the disc and wait for
one to two hours with the power on before atttempt-
ing playback.

Disc Specifications

DVD-Video

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A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-
minutes of images, 8-language audio and 32 subtitle
languages. It is equipped with MPEG-2 picture com-
pression and Dolby 3D surrounding, allowing you to
enjoy vivid and clear theater quality images in the
comfort of your own home.
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When switching from the first layer to the second
layer of a dual-layered DVD Video disc, there may be
momentary distortion in the image and sound. This is
not a malfunction of the unit.
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Once a DVD-R/RW recorded in Video Mode is final-
ized, it becomes DVD-Video.

Audio CD

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An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is
recorded
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Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs.
The unit may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-
RW discs due to the condition of the recording.

CD-R/RW

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Only CD-R discs with MP3 files recorded with
ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back
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Only MP3 files with the ".mp3", ".MP3" extension
can be used.
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For MP3 files recorded with a VBR(Variable Bit
Rates), from 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps, the sound may cut
in out.
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Playable bitrate range is from 56Kbps to 320Kbps.
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The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and
folders.
This DVD Recorder can
allow you to protect the
contents of your discs,
as described below.
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Cartridge-protected:
With the write-pro-
tect tab located in the
protect position, the
contents of the disc cannot be recorded, edited, or
erased.
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Program-protected: See page 69 “Locking a Title”
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Disc-protected: See page 81 “Disc Protection”
✻DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs that are incompati-
ble with the DVD-VIDEO format can not be played
with this product.
✻For more information on recording a DVD, consult
your DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R manufacturer.
✻If poor quality DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs are
used, your recordings may fail.

Do not use the following discs!

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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/DVD-RW/
DVD-R. For a DVD-R/DVD-RW disc, which has been
recorded in Video Mode on another component, it can
play only when finalized.
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Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased out-
side your region may not be playable with this prod-
uct. When these discs are played, either “No disc." or
"Please check the regional code." will be displayed.
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If your DVD-RW disc is an illegal copy or is not in
DVD video format, it may also not be playable.

COPY PROTECTION

●Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection.
Because of this, you should only connect your 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 protec-
tion technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise autho-
rized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engi-
neering or disassembly is prohibited.

MP3 CD-R/RW

JPEG CD-R/RW

Using CD-R/RW

❇We recommend using one of the discs in the table as
they have been confirmed to be compatible with this
unit. Other discs may not perform correctly.
Media Brand Speed
TDK 4x
That’s 4x
DVD-R Maxell 4x
Panasonic 4x
Ritek 4x
Verbatim 2x
JVC 2x
DVD-RW Radius 2x
TDK 2x
MCC Green Non-Ctrg. 4.7G 2x
MEI White for Video Non-Ctrg. 4.7G 2x
DVD-RAM Fuji Gold Non-Ctrg. 4.7G 2x
Maxell Ctrg. 4.7G 2x
TDK White Non-Ctrg. 4.7G 2x
Disc No. of maximum recordings by medium
DVD-RAM 100,000
DVD-RW 1,000
DVD-R 1
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