•DVD-RW(V 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 finalised.

-If a disc that has been recorded in V mode by a different manufacturer’s recorder but has not been finalised it cannot be played or additionally be recorded by this recorder.

DVD+RW Disc Playback and Recording

•With DVD+RW discs, there is no difference between DVD-Video format(Video mode) and DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode).

•You can make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu.

•Finalising is generally unnecessary when using a DVD+RW disc.

DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording

•For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the cartridge and use the disc only.

•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.

COPY PROTECTION

•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.

•This product incorporates copyright protection technology 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.

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

Protection

•Programme-protected: See page 66 “Locking a Title”

•Disc-protected: See page 75 “Disc Protection”

✻DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs that are incompatible with the DVD-VIDEO format can not be played with this product.

✻For more information on DVD recording compatibility, 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.

Do not use the following discs!

•LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM discs should not be used in this product.

[Note]

Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-RW/-R/MP3/ JPEG/ DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R. However, if your DVD-RW/-R disc was recorded with another device, it can be played only if it was recorded and finalised in V mode.

•Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this product. When these discs are played, either “No Disc.” or “The disc cannot be played. Please check the regional code of the disc.” will be displayed.

•If your DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R disc is an illegal copy or is not in DVD video format, it may also not be playable.

￿Disc compatibility

•A 8X speed DVD+RW or greater disc can be played, but maximum recording speed is 4x.

•Not all brands of discs will be compatible with this unit.

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