Samsung DVDR157 DVD+RW Disc Playback and Recording, DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording

•When inserting an unused disc, a message will appear asking whether to initialize the disc or not. If you select "YES", the disc will be formatted in VR mode.

•DVD-RW (VR mode)

-This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit, delete, partial delete, create a playlist, etc.

-A disc that is recorded in this mode will not play in standard DVD players.

• DVD-RW (Video 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 finalized.

-If a disc that has been recorded in Video Mode by a different maker’s recorder but has not been finalized, it cannot be played or 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.

•Finalizing 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 only the disc

•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 discs 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.

Protection

This DVD Recorder can allow you to protect the contents of your discs, as described below.

•Program-protection: See page 61 “Locking a Title”

•Disc-protection: See page 70 “Disc Protection”

✻DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs that are incompatible with the DVD-VIDEO format cannot 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 the following unexpected problems including, 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 and DVD-ROM discs should not be used in this product.

•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.

•The latest firmware upgrade to improve recording & playback quality can be downloaded from our web site. (Download Center at www.samsung.com)

•If disc compatibility problems continue, or there is an issue upgrading your recorder, contact the Call Center at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

Getting Started

COPY PROTECTION

•Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD Recorder directly to your TV, not to a VCR.

Connecting your DVD recorder 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.

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