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DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording
• Recording and playback can be performed on DVD-
RW discs in both Video and VR Modes.
•
Once a DVD-RW recorded in VR Mode is finalized,
you cannot perform additional recording.
• Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized,
it becomes DVD-Video.
• In both modes, playback can be performed before and
after finalization, but additional recording, deleting
and editing can not be performed after finalization.
• If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then
record in V Mode, be sure to execute Format. Be care-
ful when executing Format because all the recorded
data may be lost.
• A DVD-RW blank disc is initialized to VR Mode when
first initialized.
• DVD-RW (VR mode)
- This is a format that is used for recording data on a
DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can repeat recording,
editing, deleting, partial deletion, creation of playlist,
and etc.
- A disc that is recorded in this mode may not be played
by existing DVD players.
• DVD-RW (Video mode)
- 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 Video mode by a dif-
ferent manufacturer's recorder but has not been final-
ized it cannot be played or additionally be recorded by
this recorder.
• DVD-RAM discs come with or without a cartridge. For
this product, we recommend DVD-RAM discs that
come with cartridges.
• Some cartridges are able to eject the disc inside. Even
if you are able to eject the disc, always use the disc
with the cartridge to ensure correct operation.
• DVD-RAM discs have a Write Protect tab in order to
avoid accidental erasure of recorded data. With the
Write Protect tab set to PROTECT, you can play the
disc, but recording or erasing will not work. Set the
Write Protect tab to UNPROTECT to format the disc
or erase data.
• Ensure that the recording mode is set to VR mode.
Otherwise, this product will not be able to play the
recording.
• You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD players
due to compatibility issues.
• Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0 discs can be
played in this unit.
•
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.
• This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and car-
tridge DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-
type discs give better protection to your recordings.
DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording
•
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.
•
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.
•
It is permissible to record television programs, film,
video tapes and other material only in the event that
third party copyrights and other rights are not violated.
COPY PROTECTION
Protection
This DVD Recorder-VCR can
allow you to protect the con-
tents of your discs, as
described below.
• Cartridge-protected:
With the write-protect tab
set in the protect position,
the contents of the disc cannot be recorded, edited, or
erased.
• Program-protected: See page 76 “Locking the title
List”
• Disc-protected: See page 87 “Disc Protection”
❋ DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs that are incom-
patible with the DVD-VIDEO format can not be
played with this product.
❋ For more information on recording a DVD, consult
your DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R manufacturer.
❋ If poor quality DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs
are used, your recordings may fail.
• 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-R/
CD-RW/MP3/JPEG/DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/ DVD-
RW/DVD-R. However, if your DVD-RW disc was record-
ed with another device, it can be played only if it was
recorded and finalized in video mode.
• Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased out-
side your region may not be playable with this prod-
uct. When these discs are played, either “No disc.” or
“Please check the regional code.” will be displayed.
• If your DVD-RW disc is an illegal copy or is not in
DVD video format, it may also not be playable.
Do not use the following discs!