Toshiba RD-XV48KE Recording

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Information on DVD Recording

Type of Discs

This unit can record on DVD-RW/-R discs and

DVD+RW/+R discs.

DVD-R/+R discs allow you to record programmes

only once, and the recorded contents can be erased

although the space left on the disc does not change.

DVD-RW/+RW discs allow you to record programmes

repeatedly, and the recorded contents can be erased.

There are 3 recording formats: VR mode, Video mode

and +VR mode. VR and Video modes are available

for DVD-RW discs while as only Video mode is

available for DVD-R discs. +VR mode is available for

DVD+RW/+R discs.

Video mode is the same recording format as used on

the pre-recorded DVD-Videos you purchase in local

shops. You can play back the discs recorded in this

format in most of the DVD players. You will need to

finalise such discs (see page 47) before playing them

back in other DVD players. Unless finalised, you can

record additional materials or edit discs recorded in

Video mode with this unit. VR (Video Recording)

mode is a basic recording format for DVD-RW discs.

VR mode offers advanced editing, and you can record

and edit material repeatedly, however it is playable

only on VR mode compatible unit. Finalisation is

recommended before playing them back in other unit.

+VR mode is a recording format for DVD+RW/+R

disc. +VR mode offers basic editing, and it is playable

in most DVD players. Finalisation is recommended

before playing them back in other unit.

Recording Mode

You can select a recording mode from 5 options.

The recording time will vary depending on the

recording mode you select as follows.

• The recording times are estimates and actual

recording time may differ.

• The audio and video quality becomes poorer as the

recording time gets longer.

Restrictions on Recording

You cannot record copy-protected video using this

unit. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Videos and

some satellite broadcasts.

If copy-protected material is detected, recording will

pause or stop automatically and an error message

appears on the screen.

You can only record “Copy-once only” video using a

DVD-RW disc in VR mode with Content Protection for

Recordable Media (CPRM) or internal HDD.

When recording a TV broadcast or an external input,

you can display copy control information on the

screen.

CPRM is a scrambling copy protection system for the

protection of “copy-once” broadcast programmes.

This unit is CPRM compatible, which means that you

can record copy-once broadcast programmes, but

you cannot then make a copy of those recordings.

CPRM recordings can only be played back on DVD

players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Information on Copy Control

Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected

information. If you want to record them, refer to the

following.

Note

• This unit cannot record on CD-RW or CD-R discs.

• DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R and CD-RW/-R discs

recorded on a personal computer or a DVD or CD

recorder may not be played back if the disc is

damaged or dirty or if there is condensation on the

recorder’s lens.

• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even

if it is recorded in a compatible format, it may not be

played back because of the settings of the

application software used to create the disc. (Check

with the software publisher for more detailed

information.)

Recording

mode

Recording time Video /

Sound

Quality

DVD

12 cm

DVD

8 cm HDD

XP 60 min 18 min 33 hrs

SP 120 min 36 min 66 hrs

LP 240 min 72 min 133 hrs

EP 360 min 108 min 200 hrs

SLP 480 min 144 min 267 hrs

DVD-RW

Video

DVD-R

DVD+RW

DVD+R

HDD

VCR

Disc type / format Copy-

free

Copy-

once

Copy-

prohibited

: Recordable

: Not recordable

ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2

ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible

ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2

ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible

ver. 2.0

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