Getting started

Easy DVD recording

The following will help you to understand easily how to record to DVD discs.

Note:

Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly.

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Step 1: Choose a disc type

There are several types of recordable DVD discs to choose from. Choose a recordable DVD disc type based on your playing/recording/editing requirements. See “DVD disc types” at the bottom of this page for more information on the differences among various compatible media.

This DVD recorder can record on the following type of discs.

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*This unit cannot record on the following discs.

• DVD-RW Ver 1.2 / 2-4x CPRM compatible

• DVD-R General Ver 2.0 / 8x

For example, when you want to record repeatedly on the same disc or when you want to edit the disc after recording, select the rewritable DVD- RW type disc.

When you want to save recordings without any alteration, a non-rewritable DVD-R can be your choice.

Step 2: Insert a blank disc

Remote Control

 

 

REC MODE

 

 

2 Open the

 

POWER

REC SPEED

AUDIO

OPEN/CLOSE

disc tray

1

.@/:

ABC

DEF

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

 

 

GHI

JKL

MNO CH

 

Turn on the unit

POWER

REC MODE

 

OPEN/CLOSE

3 Close the

REC SPEED

AUDIO

 

 

 

.@/:

ABC

DEF

 

disc tray

1

2

3

 

 

GHI

JKL

MNO CH

 

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DVD disc types

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: Most suitable.

: Can be used.

: Some functions are limited.

: Cannot be used.

You want to

 

 

DVD-RW VR

DVD-RW Video

DVD-R

 

Record TV programs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reuse by deleting unwanted contents

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edit recorded contents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edit/Record from connected equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copy discs for distribution

 

 

*1

 

 

 

 

Play on other DVD equipment

 

*1

 

 

 

Features

 

 

DVD-RW VR

DVD-RW Video

DVD-R

Recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rewritable?

 

 

Yes

 

Yes

No

 

Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.)

 

Yes

 

Yes

Yes

 

Can create chapters wherever you like (manual)

 

Yes

 

No

No

 

Can record 16:9 size pictures

 

Yes

 

Yes

Yes

 

Can record Copy-Once programs

 

Yes

 

No

No

Editing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can perform basic edit functions

 

Yes

 

Yes

Yes

 

Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit)

Yes

 

No

No

*1

DVD-RW (VR mode) can only be played on DVD

 

Note:

 

 

 

 

equipment that is VR compatible.

 

For details of the above functions and implied

 

 

 

 

restrictions, see the explanations inside the manual.

Format the disc

Insert the disc in the unit. Then, format the disc from SETUP menu.Video format (Video mode) or Video recording format (VR mode) will be available depending on the disc type inserted.This is necessary to prepare the disc for recording. Details are on pages 29-30.

When you format, the entire contents on that disc will be erased.

•The unit automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted.

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