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not be able to play some DVD+R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording.
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).
Finalizing 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 only the disc.
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 discs 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 your recorder 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 authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
Protection
Program-protection: See page 63 “Locking a Title”
Disc-protection: See page 69 “Disc Protection”
❋ DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs that are incompatible with the DVD-VIDEO format cannot be played
with this product.
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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 the following unexpected problems
including, recording failure, loss of recorded or edited materials, or damage to the recorder.
Do not use the following discs!
LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs should not be used in this product.
[Note]
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 “Playback prohibited by region code” 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

Not all brands of discs will be compatible with this unit.
The latest firmware upgrade to improve recording & playback quality can be downloaded from our web site.
(Download Center at www.samsung.com/global/register)
If disc compatibility problems continue, or there is an issue upgrading your recorder, contact the Call Center
at 1-800-SAMSUNG.
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