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This involves a function available
with DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW (V)/
+R discs that have been
recorded and finalized.
This involves a function available
RAM with DVD-RAM discs.
This involves a function available
-RW with DVD-RW discs.
This involves a function available
-R with DVD-R discs.
This involves a function available
+RW with DVD+RW discs.
This involves a function available
+R with DVD+R discs.
CD This involves a function available
with a data CD(CD-R orCD-RW).
This involves a function available
JPEG with CD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM/
DVD
±
RW/DVD
±
R discs.
This involves a function available
MP3 withCD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM/
DVD
±
RW/DVD
±
R discs.
This involves a function available
MPEG4 with CD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM/
DVD
±
RW/DVD
±
R discs.
This involves a case where a
Caution function does not operate or
settings may be cancelled.
This involves tips or instructions
NOTE on the page that help each
function operate.
Afunction that can be operated
by using only one button.
Getting Started
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How to use the DVD

Recorder

Step 1

Select the disc type

Step 2

Format the disc to start recording
This unit can record on the following types of discs.
If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc
or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a
rewritable DVD
-
RW or DVD-RAM type disc.
If you want to save the recording without making
any changes, choose a non-rewritable DVD-R.
The recorder automatically starts formatting when
an unused disc is inserted. This is required for the
preparation of disc recording.
Using a DVD-RAM
This type of disc can be formatted in DVD-Video
Recording format (VR mode). You can edit
recorded video, create a playlist or edit video in a
specific sequence according to your requirements.
Using a DVD-RW
When an 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, initializing will begin. ADVD-RW
disc can be formatted in either DVD-Video format
(Video mode) or DVD-Video Recording format (VR
mode)
Using a DVD-R
When using a DVD-R disc, only V mode recording is
possible and no initialization is needed to play it on this
recorder. However, finalization is necessary to play this
disc on other DVD players.
Before Reading theInstruction Manual
About the use of this Instruction Manual
1) Be sure to be familiarize yourself with the Safety
Instructions before using this product. (See pages 2 ~ 5)
2) If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting section.
(See pages 68 ~70)
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All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s manual
may be reproduced or copied without the prior written
permission of Samsung Electronics Co.
Make sure to check the following before reading the
user’s manual.
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You can only use either the VR or Video
mode on a DVD-RW, but not both at the
same time.
You can format a DVD-RW to V or VR
mode using disc manager.
It should be noted that the disc's data will
be lost when changing formats.
NOTE
DVD
One-Touch
button
ANYKEY
button
Afunction that can be operated
by using ANYKEY button.