Getting Started
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General Features
The DVD-R157 allows you to record and play high quality
digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs.
High quality digital audio and video recording and
playback
You can record up to approximately 16-hours of video on
a double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc,up to 15-hours on a
dual-layer 8.5GB DVD±R disc, and up to 8-hours on a 4.7
GB DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R disc, depending on the
recording mode.
Selectable Record Mode
You can set your recorder to one of fi ve different recording
speeds, each varying in recording quality and length. EP
mode yields the most recording time, LP & SP modes
provide less recording time with higher quality recording,
and XP mode gives you the highest quality recording.
There's also the FR (Flexible Recording) mode that lets
you record with the best picture quality possible for the
recording time and remaining space on the disc in timer
recording.
Automated Quality Adjustment for Timer Recording
If FR mode is selected, the video quality is adjusted
automatically so that all video for the scheduled time can
be recorded onto the free disc space. (See pages 43~44)
Create a DVD video title using a DVD±RW/DVD±R disc
With the DVD-R157, you can create your own DVD video
title on 4.7 GB DVD±RW/DVD±R or 8.5GB DVD±R discs.
Copying data from a digital camcorder using a DV
input jack
Record digital camcorder video onto DVD-RAM, DVD±RW
or DVD±R discs using the DV input jack (IEEE 1394-4pin).
(See page 41)
High quality progressive scan
Progressive scanning provides high resolution and fl icker
free video.
The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC and 2D Y/C Separating Circuitry
provides the highest video playback and recording quality.
(See page 20.)
A variety of functions with an easy-to-use user interface
The integrated menu system and the messaging function
allows you to perform desired operations both easily and
conveniently. With a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR mode)
disc, you can edit recorded images, create a playlist,
and edit videos in a specifi c sequence according to your
requirements.
MPEG4 playback
This DVD Recorder can play MPEG4 formats within an avi
fi le.
DivX Certifi cation
DivX, DivX Certifi ed, and associated logos
are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc and
are used under license.
HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI reduces picture noise by allowing a pure digital
video/audio signal path from the DVD Recorder to your
TV.
Tunerless DVD Recorder
The DVD-R157 does not have a TV tuner.
Recording TV broadcasts is possible via Connection to
Cable/Satellite boxes and Multi Channel Video Services.
EZ REC MODE
This function allows you Initialize and Finalize a disc
automatically. (See page 46)
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