Toshiba RDXV60KB Recording

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Information on DVD Recording

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 45)

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.

You can select a recording mode from 5 options.

The recording time will vary depending on the recording mode

you select as follows.

• This table is intended for a standard new single-sided

12 cm / 8 cm disc. The recording times are estimates and

actual recording time may differ.

• The audio and video quality becomes poorer as the

recording time gets longer.

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.

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/-R discs.

• 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

or dubbed because of the settings of the application

software used to create the disc. (Check with the software

publisher for more detailed information.)

• Discs recorded in video mode on this unit cannot record

additional information using other DVD recorders.

• Since recording is performed using the Variable Bit Rate

(VBR) method, the actual remaining time for recording may

be a little shorter than the remaining time displayed on the

OSD, depending on the picture you are recording.

Recording

Type of Discs

Recording Mode

Recording

mode

Recording time

Video / Sound

Quality

DVD

12 cm

DVD

8 cm HDD

XP 60 min 18 min 68 hrs

SP 120 min 36 min 136 hrs

LP 240 min 72 min 272 hrs

EP 360 min 108 min 409 hrs

SLP 480 min 144 min 545 hrs

Restrictions on Recording

Information on Copy Control

DVD-RW

Video

DVD-R

DVD+RW

DVD+R

HDD

VCR

Media 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 / ver. 2.1

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