Getting Started
English - 5• Once a DVD-R recorded in Video Mode is finalized, it
becomes a DVD-Video disc.
• You can record onto the available space on the disc
and perform editing functions such as giving titles to
discs and programs and erasing programs before
finalizing.
• When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that
space does not become available. Once an area on a
DVD-R is recorded on, that area is no longer available
for recording, whether the recording is erased or not.
• It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete
recording management information after recording
finishes.
• Playback may be impossible in some cases due to the
condition of recording.
• This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and
finalized with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may
not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on
the disc and the condition of the recording.
• The unfinalized DVD-R discs can not play back in the
PTray.
• Recording and playback can be performed on DVD-
RW discs in both the Video and VR Modes.
• Once a DVD-RW recorded in both the Video and VR
Modes is finalized, you cannot perform additional
recording.(See pages 106~107)
• Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized,
it becomes a DVD-Video disc.
• In both modes, playback can be performed before and
after finalization, but additional recording, deleting and
editing can not be performed after finalization.
• If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then
record in V Mode, be sure to execute Format.
Be careful when execute Format because all the
recorded data may be lost.
• ADVD-RW blank disc is initialized to VR Mode when
first initialized.
• The unfinalized DVD-RW(Video mode)discs can not
play back in the PTray.
• DVD-RAM discs come with or without a cartridge. For
this product, we recommend DVD-RAM discs that
come with cartridges.
DVD-R Disc Playback and Recording Cartridges can only be used in the R tray of this
product.
• Some cartridges are able to eject the disc inside.
Even if you are able to eject the disc, always use the
disc with the cartridge to ensure correct operation.
• DVD-RAM discs have a Write Protect tab in order to
avoid accidental erasure of recorded data. With the
Write Protect tab set to PROTECT, you can play the
disc, but recording or erasing will not work. Set the
Write Protect tab to UNPROTECTto format the disc
or erase data.
• This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and
cartridge DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on
cartridge-type discs give better protection to your
recordings.
• You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD components
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 components. To determine compatibility
with these DVD-RAM discs, refer to the user’s manual
for the player.
Disc CopyDVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording
DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording
Disc Copy Specifications
Yes = Disc copying is possible.
No = Disc copying is not possible.
Disc Maximum no. of recordings by disc type
DVD-RAM 100,000
DVD-RW 1,000
DVD-R 1
Recorder tray
Player tray
DVD-Dual Layer
Disc
DVD-Single
Layer, DVD-
Video, without
Copy Protection
Copy Protected
Disc
Recorded Video
Disc- DVD-RAM
Recorded Video
Disc- DVD-RW
(V Mode)
Recorded Video
Disc- DVD-RW
(VR Mode)
Recorded Video
Disc- DVD-R
DVD-R
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
DVD-RW
(VR mode)
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
DVD-RW
(V mode)
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
DVD-RAM
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
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