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●ADVD-RW blank disc is initialized to VR Mode when
first initialized.
●DVD-RW (VR mode)
- This is a format that is used for recording data on a
DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc.
You can record multiple titles, edit, delete, partial
delete, create a playlist, etc.
- Adisc that is recorded in this mode may not be
played by existing DVD Recorder.
●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 existing DVD Recorder once it has been
finalised.
- If a disc that has been recorded in Video Mode by a
different maker’s recorder but has not been
finalised, it cannot be played or additionally be
recorded by this recorder.
DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording
●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 components
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 components. 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.
●Programme-protected: See page 73
“Locking(Protecting) a Title”
●Disc-protected: See page 85 “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.
✻Use of poor quality DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs
may cause following unexpected problems including,
without limitation, recording failure, loss of recorded
or edited materials or damage to the recorder.
Do not use the following discs!
●LD, CD-G, CD-I, Video-CD, 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 finalised.
●
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.
●We take no responsibility and offer no compensation
for any recording failure, loss of recorded or edited
material and/or damage to the recorder arising from
usage of unrecommended discs.

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 authorised by Macrovision
Corporation, is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorised by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Disc Maximum no. of recordings by disc type
DVD-RAM 100,000
DVD-RW 1,000
DVD-R 1
Getting Started
❇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 Disc SPEED
TDK 4x
Beall 4x
DVD-R That’s 4x
Maxell 4x
Panasonic 4x
TDK 2x
Maxell 2x
DVD-RW Optodisc 2x
Radius 2x
Verbatim 2x
Maxell 3x
DVD-RAM Fujifilm 3x
TDK 2x
Panasonic 3x
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