Easy DVD recording
Getting started
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The following will help you to understand easily how to record to DVD discs.
Note:
Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly.
Step
1
: Choose a disc type
There are several types of recordable DVD discs
to choose from. Choose a recordable DVD disc
type based on your playing/recording/editing
requirements. See “DVD disc type” below.
This unit can record on the following type of
discs.
For example, when you want to record repeated-
ly on the same disc or when you want to edit the
disc after recording, select the rewritable DVD-
RW type disc.
When you want to save recordings without any
alteration, a non-rewritable DVD-R can be your
choice.
Step 2: Insert a blank disc
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REC SPEED
AUDIO
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Remote Control
Open the
disc tray
Close the
disc tray
Format the disc
Insert the disc in the unit.
Then, format the disc from
SETUP menu.Video format
(Video mode) or Video
recording format (VR mode)
will be available depending on
the disc type inserted.This is
necessary to prepare the disc
for recording. Details are on
pages 28-30.
DVD disc types
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DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
Video
You want to
Record TV programs
Reuse by deleting unwanted contents
Edit recorded contents
Edit/Record from connected equipment
Copy discs for distribution
Play on other DVD equipment
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DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
Video
Features
Recording
Rewritable?
Yes
Yes
Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.)
Yes
Yes
Can create chapters wherever you like (manual)
Yes
No
Can record 16:9 size pictures
Yes
Yes
Can record Copy-Once programs
Yes
No
Editing
Can perform basic edit functions
Yes
Yes
Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit)
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
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DVD-RW (VR mode) can only be played on DVD
equipment that is VR compatible.
Note:
For details of the above functions and implied
restrictions, see the explanations inside the manual.
DVD-R
DVD-R
: Most suitable.
: Can be used.
: Some functions are limited.
: Cannot be used.
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Turn on
the unit
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