Getting Started
8- English
General Features
The DVD-VR300 allows you to record and playback high
quality digital images on a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R
disc. You can also edit digital images on DVD-RAM/
DVD-RW discs.
High quality digital audio and video recording and play-
back
Record up to about 12-hour images with a double side 9.4
GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to about 6-hour images with a
4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc, depending on the recording mode.
Creating DVD video title using DVD-RW/DVD-R disc
With DVD-VR300, create your own DVD video title on 4.7
GB DVD-RW/DVD-R discs.
A Variety of Recording Options
Select an appropriate recording mode between XP, SP, LP and
EP to meet your recording needs. (See pages 61~62.)
• XP mode - High quality, about 1 hour
• SP mode - Standard quality, about 2 hours
• LP mode - Low quality, about 4 hours
• EP mode - Lower quality, about 6 hours
Copying digital camcorder content using DV input jack
Record digital camcorder images onto DVD-RAM/DVD RW/
DVD-R discs or video tape using the DV input jack (IEEE
1394-4pin). (See page 66.)
Time Slip and Picture In Picture (PIP)
Use the Time Slip function to playback the recorded images
while a recording is proceeding (DVD-RAM only).
Use the PIP function to view the playback and recording
screens at the same time.
High quality progressive scan
Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker
free images. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC, 2D Y/C Separating
circuitry and Time Base Corrector processor technology pro-
vide you with the highest image playback and recording
quality. (See pages 17~18.)

A variety of functions with easy-to-use user inter-

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Integrated menu system and messaging functionality allow
you to perform the desired operations easily and conve-
niently. With a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(VR mode) disc, you
can edit recorded images, create playlist, and edit images in
specific sequence according to your needs.
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We recommend using one of the discs in the table as
they have been confirmed to be compatible with this
unit. Discs listed below also may not perform correctly
if discs are damaged or have scratches. Other discs
may not perform correctly.
Media Brand Speed
Apple 4x
Maxell 4x
Memorex 4x
DVD-R Sony 4x
TDK 4x
That’s 4x
Panasonic 4x
Ritek 4x
Verbatim 2x
DVD-RW JVC 2x
Radius 2x
TDK 2x
MCC Green Non-Ctrg. 4.7G 2x
MEI White for Video Non-Ctrg. 4.7G 2x
Fuji Gold Non-Ctrg. 4.7G 2x
DVD-RAM Maxell Ctrg. 4.7G 2x
TDK White Non-Ctrg. 4.7G 2x
Memorex Ctrg. 4.7G 2x
Memorex Ctrg. 9.4G 2x
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We take no responsibility and offer no compensation
for any recording failure, loss of recorded or edited
material and/or damage to the recorder arising from
usage of unrecommended discs, and take no responsi-
bility and offer no compensation for any subsequent
damage caused by above-mentioned problems.
Disc
No. of maximum recordings by medium
DVD-RAM 100,000
DVD-RW 1,000
DVD-R 1

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Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection.
Because of this, you should only connect your DVD
Recorder-VCR directly to your TV, not to a VCR.
Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from
copy-protected DVD discs.

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This product incorporates copyright protection tech-
nology 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.

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It is permissible to record television programs, film,
video tapes and other material only in the event that
third party copyrights and other rights are not violated.

COPY PROTECTION