If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then record in V Mode, be sure to execute Format.

Be careful when executing Format because all the recorded data may be lost.

A DVD-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-RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit, delete, partial delete, create a playlist, etc.

-A disc 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 DVD Recorder.

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 DVD Recorder 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.

Protection

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

Programme-protected: See page 70 “Locking(Protecting) a Title”

Disc-protected: See page 82 “Disc Protection”

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

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

Use of poor quality 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 DVD Recorder.

Do not use the following discs!

LD, CD-G, CD-I, Video-CD, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM discs should not be used in this DVD Recorder. [Note]

Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-R/CD-RW/ MP3/JPEG/MPEG4/DVD-Video/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 DVD Recorder. 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 DVD Recorder.

Not all brands of discs will be compatible with this DVD Recorder.

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Samsung DVD-R129/XEH, DVD-R128/XEG Do not use the following discs, Disc Compatibility, DVD-RW VR mode, DVD-RW Video mode