•In both modes, playback can be performed before and after finalisation, but additional recording, deleting and editing can not be performed after finalisation.

•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 initialised to VR Mode when first initialised.

•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.

DVD+RW Disc Playback and Recording

•With DVD+RW discs, there is no difference between DVD-Video format (Video mode) and DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode).

•You can make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu.

•Finalising is generally unnecessary when using a DVD+RW disc.

DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording

•For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the cartridge and use the disc only.

•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.

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 58 “Locking(Protecting) a Title”

•Disc-protected: See page 67 “Disc Protection”

❊DVD-RAM/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-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 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.

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

For a DVD-RW(V mode)/DVD±R disc, which has been recorded 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 "The disc cannot be played. Please check the regional code of the disc." will be displayed.

•If your DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R disc is an illegal copy or is not in DVD video format, it may also not be playable.

Disc Compatibility

•A 8X speed DVD+RW or greater disc can be played, but maximum recording speed is 4x.

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

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