M Finalise

-This closes the DVD-RW/±R so no additional recording can be done.

-The DVD-RAM/+RW disc cannot be finalised.

Unfinalise

-This allows additional recording on a DVD-RW disc originally recorded on the DVD Recorder & VCR.

-A DVD-RW disc that has been recorded by DAO(Disc At Once) on a PC cannot be unfinalised.

-A DVD-RW disc that has been recorded in Video Mode of a different maker’s recorder cannot be unfinalised.

-A DVD±R disc cannot be unfinalised.

Recording Formats

Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fi ts your preferences.

RECORDING ●

When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears.

•DVD-RAM/±RW/+R : Format will be started automatically.

•DVD-R : Initialising the disc is unnecessary.

DVD-RAM/-RW(VR)/-R(VR)

•This mode involves multiple editing functions (such as deletion of the whole title, partial deletion of a title, etc.).

•Various editing options using a created Playlist.

DVD-RW(V)/-R(V)

•Chapters will be created automatically when you fi nalise recording on DVD-RW/DVD-R discs in Video mode.

•Simple editing (erasing titles/changing title name).

<DVD-RAM/±RW/+R>

Unformatted Disc.

Formatting. Please wait.

RECORDING MODE

With the unit in Stop mode, select one of eight recording modes by pressing the REC SPEED button repeatedly for the desired recording time and picture quality. In general, picture quality improves as the recording time decreases. In AUTO mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of the timer recording.

Recording Mode

Recording Times

DVD-RAM/±RW/±R

 

HQ (high quality mode)

Approx. 1 hour

HSP

Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes

SP (standard quality mode)

Approx. 2 hours

LSP

Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes

ESP

Approx. 3 hours

LP (long recording mode)

Approx. 4 hours

EP

Approx. 6 hours

SLP (long duration mode)

Approx. 8 hours

 

 

•The dual layer DVD±Rs have approximately double the capacity of single layer DVD±Rs.

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