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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
finalized, 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 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 DVD Recorder can allow you to protect the
contents of your discs,
as described below.
Program-protected: See page 68 “Locking a Title”
Disc-protected: See page 80 “Disc Protection”
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-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/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!
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.
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.

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
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Media Brand Speed
TDK 4x
Beall 4x
Sony 4x
DVD-R That’s 4x
Mitsubishi 4x
Maxell 4x
Panasonic 4x
TDK 2x
Maxell 2x
Optodisc 2x
DVD-RW JVC 2x
Mitsubishi 2x
Radius 2x
Verbatim 2x
Maxell 3x
Maxell 2x
Fujifilm 3x
DVD-RAM Panasonic 2x
TDK 2x
Panasonic Gold 3x
Panasonic 3x
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.
Disc Maximum no. of recordings by disc type
DVD-RAM 100,000
DVD-RW 1,000
DVD-R 1
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