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Introduction
Compatible discs
There are many types and formats in discs. Confirm the compatibility of selected disc to insure proper
performance.
Disc
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
DVD-RW
Mark Specification Remarks
•Single sided 4.7GB (12cm (4
3
/
4
in.))
•Double sided 9.4GB (12cm (4
3
/
4
in.))
•Single sided 1.4GB (8cm (3
1
/
4
in.))
•Double sided 2.8GB (8cm (3
1
/
4
in.))
•4.7GB For General Ver.2.0
(12cm (43/4 in.))
•Ver. 1.1 or later (12cm
(43/4 in.))
Read carefully the section “On DVD-RAM
discs” ( page 8).
When using an 8cm (31/4 in.) DVD-RAM disc,
Remove it from the cartridge. For details,
refer to the instructions of the disc.
Read carefully the section “On DVD-R discs”
( page 9).
Depending on the disc or the recording
equipment, playback of the disc may not be
possible on this recorder.
Read carefully the section “On DVD-RW
discs” ( page 9).
Depending on the disc or the recording
equipment, playback of the disc may not be
possible on this recorder.
Notes
•Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual.
•Depending on the data recording method or the disc status, playback or recording on this recorder may not be possible, even
if the disc is labeled as below. In such a case please contact the sales agency of the disc.
For recording / playback
Using different disc types for different purposes
Use DVD-RAM discs for your personal library.
DVD-RAM discs comply with the global standard DVD-VR (Video Recording) format, and are optimized for recording of
TV programs. You can rewrite repeatedly without any deterioration, erase unnecessary parts, divide a chapter, or
specify playback area by frame. Its cartridge is suitable for a long-term storage and family use, and its large capacity of
9.4 GB double sided disc is space saving.
Use DVD-R discs when creating your own original discs for distribution.
DVD-R discs comply with the global standard DVD-Video format, and can be recorded only once. DVD-R discs are
convenient when you edit your original content (recorded personal events such as a wedding party) with your PC, and
send them to your friends or relatives. The discs can be played on other DVD players. DVD-RW discs, which are
rewriteable can be used as well.
*This format is not suited for recording TV programs. According to DVD-Video format, recording and dividing into
chapters must be by 15 frames. Possibly an unnecessary part may remain even after editing. Also, you cannot record
programs that include a scene with bilingual sounds, and programs that permit copying only once.
*This recorder records on a DVD-R/RW disc in DVD-Video format only. In DVD-VR format, recording is not possible.
We cannot guarantee that DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on this recorder will be playable on all DVD players.
Similarly, there is no guarantee that all DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on other recorders will be playable on this
player.
Select a DVD-RAM disc that shows a statement on its package such as “this disc can be used with video
recorders and drives compatible with 4.7GB DVD-RAM discs” or “this disc can copy images that permit single
copying.”