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recording
Finalize
- This closes the DVD-RW/±R so no additional recording can be done.
- The DVD-RAM/+RW disc cannot be finalized.
Unfinalize
- This allows additional recording on a DVD-RW disc originally recorded on the DVD-R174.
- A DVD-RW disc that has been recorded by DAO(Disc At Once) on a PC cannot be unfinalized.
- A DVD-RW disc that has been recorded in Video Mode of a different manufacturer's recorder cannot be unfinalized.
- A DVD±R disc cannot be unfinalized.

recording Formats

Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fits your preference.
When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears.
DVD-RAM/±RW/+R : Format will be started automatically.
DVD-R : Initializing the disc is unnecessary.

dVd-raM/-rW(Vr)/-r(Vr)

This mode involves multiple editing functions (such as deletion of the
whole title, partial deletion of a title, etc.).
Various editing options using a created Playlist.

dVd-rW(V)/-r(V)

Chapters will be created automatically when you finalize recording on
DVD-R/DVD-RW discs in Video mode.
Simple editing (erasing titles/changing title name).
recording Mode
With the unit in Stop mode, select one of eight recording modes by pressing the rec Mode button repeatedly for the desired recording
time and picture quality. In general, picture quality improves as the recording time decreases.
In AUTO mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of the timer
recording.
Recording Mode Recording Times
DVD-RAM/±RW/±R
HQ (high quality mode) Approx. 1 hour
HSP Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
SP (standard quality mode) Approx. 2 hours
LSP Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes
ESP Approx. 3 hours
LP (long recording mode) Approx. 4 hours
EP Approx. 6 hours
SLP (long duration mode) Approx. 8 hours
The dual layer DVD±Rs have approximately double the capacity of single layer DVD±Rs. (See page 43.)
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Unformatted Disc.
Formatting. Please wait.
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