Getting startedEasy DVD recording

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

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

you Before

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 playback/recording/editing needs. See “DVD disc types” at the bottom of this page for more information on the differences among various compatible media.

This unit can record on the following type of discs.

or

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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 discRemote Control

1

Turn on the unit.

2

Select the DVD

 

mode.

3

Open the disc tray.

4

Insert a record-

 

able disc you wish

 

to record.

5 Close the

 

disc tray.

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This operation may take a while to be recognized.

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DVD disc types

: Most suitable.

: Can be used.

: Some functions are limited.

: Cannot be used.

You want to

 

 

DVD-RW VR

DVD-RW Video

DVD-R Video

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 Video

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 equipment that is VR compatible.

Note

For details of the above functions and implied restrictions, see the explanations inside this operation manual.

Format the disc

Insert the disc in the unit. Then, format the disc from the setting menu. Video format (Video mode) or Video recording format (VR mode) will be available depending on the inserted disc type.

Formatting is only necessary to prepare the disc for recording. Details are on pages 28-29.

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

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

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