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Recording
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 43)
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.
Recording time
Recording
mode
DVD
DVD
12 cm
8 cm
XP
60 min
18 min
SP
120 min
36 min
LP
240 min
72 min
EP
360 min
108 min
SLP
480 min
144 min
• 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.
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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.
Video / Sound
Quality
HDD
Note
53 hrs
• This unit cannot record on CD-RW/-R discs.
• Discs recorded on a personal computer or a DVD or CD
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recorder may not be played back if the disc is damaged or
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dirty or if there is condensation on the recorder's lens.
• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is
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recorded in a compatible format, it may not be played back
because of the settings of the application software used to
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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.
Media type / format
HDD
HDD
HDD
ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible
ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2
Video
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible
ver. 2.0 / ver. 2.1
DVD-R
DVD-R
DVD-R
DVD+RW
DVD+RW
DVD+RW
DVD+R
DVD+R
DVD+R
: Recordable
: Not recordable
Copy-
Copy-
Copy-
free
once
prohibited
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