Getting Started
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Before Reading theUser’s Manual
Icon Term Definition
This involves a function avail-
able in DVD or Video Mode
DVD-R
This involves a function avail-
able in DVD-RAM
This involves a function avail-
able in DVD-RW
This involves a function avail-
able in DVD-R
This involves a function avail-
able in a data CD (CD-ROM,
CD-R, or CD-RW
This involves a function avail-
able in a data picture CD (CD-
ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW)
This involves a function avail-
able in a data CD (CD-ROM,
CD-R, or CD-RW on which
MP3 is recorded)
This involves tips or instruc-
tions on the page that help
each function operate
Check items before operating
each function

DVD

RAM

RW

R

CD

JPEG

MP3

NOTE

Preliminary

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About the use of this user’s manual

Copyright

1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before
using this product. (See pages 2~5)
2) If a problem occurs, check for Troubleshooting.
(See pages 93~95)
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All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s
manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior
written permission of Samsung Electronics Co.
Make sure to check the following matters before reading
the user’s manual.
How to use the DVDRecorder-VCR

Step 1 Select the disc type

Step 2

Format the disc to start recording

This unit can record on the following types of discs.
If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want
to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVD-RW or
DVD-RAM type disc. If you want to save a recording without
any changes, choose a non-rewritable DVD-R.
Unlike a VCR, the recorder automatically starts formatting when
an unused disc is inserted. This is required for the preparation
of recording on a disc.
Using a DVD-RAM
This type of disc can be formatted in DVD-Video Recording for-
mat (VR mode). You can edit recorded images and create a
playlist in a specific sequence according to your requirements.
Using a DVD-RW
This type of disc can be formatted in either DVD-Video format
(Video mode) or DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). For
an unused disc, a message that asks whether to format in VR
Mode or not is displayed. You can play a video mode disc on
various DVD components. A VR mode disc allows more varied
editing.
Using a DVD-R
This type of disc can be formatted in DVD Video format. After
formatting is complete, you can record on the disc. You can play
this type of disc on various DVD components only when they
have been finalized.
You can only use one format on a DVD-RW.
You can change the DVD-RW format to anoth-
er format. It should be noted that the data of
the disc may be lost when changing formats.
Note