Operation

Important notes for operation

You can switch on the DVD Recorder with the STANDBY/ON button on the front of the Recorder or POWER (B/I) button on the remote control to interrupt a function. Keep your DVD Recorder connected to the power outlet at all times to ensure programmed recordings can be made.

Notes:

-Never turn the recorder on right after connecting the power jack to a wall outlet, while the STANDBY indicator lights green. Wait until the indicator turns red.

-When you switch off the DVD Recorder, the display will briefly show ‘WAIT.’

Disc types

You will recognize the different types of discs that can be used in your DVD Recorder by the logo. Depending on the disc type you can either use it for recording and playback or playback only. Some discs are not suitable to be used in the DVD Recorder at all.

The following information summarizes existing disc types and their DVD Recorder compatibility.

Discs for recording and playing:

DVD+RW

Records and plays. In case of a new blank disc, after the first recording, some more time (up to two minutes) is needed by the Recorder to automatically make the disc compatible with DVD video players.

DVD+R

Records and plays.

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Loading discs

1Press / on the front of the Recorder.The disc tray opens.

2Lay your chosen disc in the tray, label side up. If the disc is two side, make sure the side you want to play is facing up.

Make sure it is sitting properly in the correct recess.

3Press / to close the tray.

‘READING’ appears on the Recorder display. If the disc is pre-recorded or erase-protected, playback will start automatically.

You can unload a disc by pressing / again or by pressing and holding 9 for two seconds.

Note:

If ‘Child Lock’ is ‘On’ and the disc inserted is not in the ‘child safe’ list (not authorized), the PIN code must be entered and/or the disc has to be authorized. (see ‘Access control’)

Discs for playing only:

DVD-Video

DVD-R (DVD-Recordable)

These play only if they contain DVD-Video.

DVD-RW

Plays only if it is recorded in Video mode and has been finalized.

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