Getting Started
8- English
Before Reading theUser’s Manual

About the use of this user’s manual

1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before
using this product. (See pages 2~5)
2) If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting.
(See pages 83~85)
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General Features

The DVD-VR320 allows you to record and play high
quality digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R
discs. You can record and edit digital video on
DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R discs as if they were VCR
tapes.
High quality digital audio and video recording and
playback
Record up to about 16-hour images with a double side 9.4
GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to about 8-hour images with a
4.7 GB DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc, depending on the
recording mode.
Creating DVD video titles using DVD-RW/DVD-R discs
With the DVD-VR320, VR320, you can create your own
DVD video titles on 4.7 GB DVD-RW/DVD-R discs.
AVariety of Recording Options
Select an appropriate recording mode between XP, SP, LP
and EP to meet your recording needs. (See page 52.)
• 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 or 8 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 19.)
High quality progressive scan
Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker
free video. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC, 2D Y/C Separating cir-
cuitry and Time Base Corrector processor technology pro-
vide you with the highest image playback and recording
quality. (See page 17.)
Component progressive scan output video is available in
both DVD and VCR modes.

Avariety of functions with easy-to-use user

interface

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 video in
specific sequence according to your needs.

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Icons that will be used in manual
Icon Term Definition
This involves a function available
DVD in DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW
discs that have been recorded
and finalized in Video Mode.
This involves a function available
RAM in DVD-RAM.
This involves a function available
RW in DVD-RW.
This involves a function available
Rin DVD-R.
CD This involves a function available
in a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW).
This involves a function available
JPEG in a data picture CD (CD-R or
CD-RW).
This involves a function available
MP3 in a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW
on which MP3 is recorded).
This involves a case where a
Caution function does not operate or
settings may be cancelled.
This involves tips or instructions
NOTE on the page that help each
function operate.
One-Touch A function that can be operated
button by using only one button.
ANYKEY A function that can be operated
button by using ANYKEYbutton.
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