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• 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.
DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording
• Recording and playback can be performed on DVD-
RW discs in both Video and VR Modes.
• Once a DVD-RW recorded in VR Mode is finalized,
you cannot perform additional recording.
• Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized,
it becomes DVD-Video.
• 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 care-
ful when executing Format because all the recorded
data may be lost.
• A DVD-RW blank disc is initialized to VR Mode when
first initialized.
• DVD-RW (VR mode)
- This is a format that is used for recording data on a
DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can repeat recording,
editing, deleting, partial deletion, creation of playlist,
and etc.
- A disc that is recorded in this mode may not be played
by existing DVD players.
• 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 an
existing DVD player once it has been finalized.
- If a disc that has been recorded in Video mode by a dif-
ferent manufacturer's recorder but has not been final-
ized it cannot be played or additionally be recorded by
this recorder.
• DVD-RAM discs come with or without a cartridge. For
this product, we recommend DVD-RAM discs that
come with cartridges.
• 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 UNPROTECT to format the disc
or erase data.
• 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.
• This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and car-
tridge DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-
type discs give better protection to your recordings.
DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording
Protection
This DVD Recorder-VCR can
allow you to protect the con-
tents of your discs, as
described below.
• Cartridge-protected:
With the write-protect tab
set in the protect position,
the contents of the disc cannot be recorded, edited, or
erased.
• Program-protected: See page 76 “Locking the title
List”
• Disc-protected: See page 87 “Disc Protection”
❋DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs that are incom-
patible with the DVD-VIDEO format can not be
played with this product.
❋For more information on recording a DVD, 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
recorder.
• LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD+R and
DVD+RW discs should not be used in this product.
[Note]
Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-R/CD RW/ MP3/
JPEG/DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/ DVD-R.
However, if your DVD-RW disc was recorded with anoth-
er device, it can be played only if it was recorded and
finalized in video mode.
• Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased out-
side your region may not be playable with this prod-
uct. When these discs are played, either “No disc.” or
“Please check the regional code.” will be displayed.
• If your DVD-RW disc is an illegal copy or is not in
DVD video format, it may also not be playable.
Do not use the following discs!