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DVD-RW (VR mode)
- This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-
RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can record multiple titles,
edit, delete, partial delete, create a playlist, etc.
- A disc that is recorded in this mode may not be played
by existing DVD players.
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DVD-RW (V mode)
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This is a format that is used for recording data on a
DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by an
existing DVD player once it has been finalized.
- If a disc that has been recorded in V mode by a different
manufacturer's recorder but has not been finalized it can-
not be played or additionally be recorded by this
recorder.
DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording
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For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the
cartridge and use the disc only.
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Ensure that the recording mode is set to VR mode.
Otherwise, this product will not be able to play the
recording.
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You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD players due
to compatibility issues.
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Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0 discs can be
played in this unit.
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DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not work with other
DVD Players. To determine compatibility with these DVD-
RAM discs, refer to the user’s manual for the player.
Protection
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Program-protected: See page 68 “Locking a Title”
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Disc-protected: See page 80 “Disc Protection”
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DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs that are incompatible with the
DVD-VIDEO format cannot be played with this product.
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For more information on DVD recording compatibility,
consult your DVD-RAM/-RW/-R manufacturer.
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Use of poor quality DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs may cause
following unexpected problems including, without limita-
tion, recording failure, loss of recorded or edited materi-
als or damage to the recorder.
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Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection.
Because of this, you should only connect your DVD
Recorder & VCR directly to your TV, not to a VCR.
Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture
from copy-protected DVD discs.
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This product incorporates copyright protection tech-
nology that is protected by methods claims of certain
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
COPY PROTECTION
Do not use the following discs!
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LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, VCD, DVD+R
and DVD+RW discs should not be used in this product.
[Note]
Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-RW/-R/MP3/
JPEG/DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/-RW/-R. However, if your
DVD-RW disc was recorded with another device, it can be
played only if it was recorded and finalized in V mode.
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Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased out-
side your region may not be playable with this product.
When these discs are played, either “No disc.” or
“Please check the regional code.” will be displayed.
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If your DVD-RW disc is an illegal copy or is not in DVD
video format, it may also not be playable.
❇ We recommend using one of the discs in the table as
they have been confirmed to be compatible with this
unit. Other discs may not perform correctly.
• We take no responsibility and offer no compensation for
any recording failure, loss of recorded or edited material
and/or damage to the recorder arising from usage of non-
recommended discs.
Disc
No. of maximum recordings by disc type
DVD-RAM
100,000
DVD-RW
1,000
DVD-R
1
Media
Brand
Speed
TDK
4x
Beall
4x
Sony
4x
DVD-R
That’s
4x
Mitsubishi
4x
Maxell
4x
Panasonic
4x
TDK
2x
Maxell
2x
Optodisc
2x
DVD-RW
JVC
2x
Mitsubishi
2x
Radius
2x
Verbatim
2x
Maxell
3x
Maxell
2x
Fujifilm
3x
DVD-RAM
Panasonic
2x
TDK
2x
Panasonic Gold
3x
Panasonic
3x