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Before Reading the
User’s Manual
About the use of this user’s manual
1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before
using this product. (See pages 2~5)
2) If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting.
(See pages 85~87)
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All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s
manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior
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the user’s manual.
General Features
The DVD-VR325 allows you to record and play high
quality digital video on DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs. You
can record and edit digital video on DVD-RAM/
-RW/-R discs as if they were VCR tapes.
High quality digital audio and video recording and
playback
Record up to about 16-hour images with a double side 9.4
GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to about 8-hour images with a
4.7 GB DVD-RAM/-RW/-R disc, depending on the
recording mode.
Creating DVD video titles using DVD-RW/-R discs
With the DVD-VR325, you can create your own DVD video
titles on 4.7 GB DVD-RW/-R discs.
A Variety of Recording Options
Select an appropriate recording mode between XP, SP, LP
and EP to meet your recording needs. (See page 54)
• XP mode - High quality, about 1 hour
• SP mode - Standard quality, about 2 hours
• LP mode - Low quality, about 4 hours
• EP mode - Lower quality, about 6 or 8 hours
Copying digital camcorder content using DV input jack
Record digital camcorder images onto DVD-RAM/
-RW/-R discs or video tape using the DV input jack
(IEEE1394-4pin). (See page 20)
High quality progressive scan
Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker
free video. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC, 2D Y/C Separating cir-
cuitry and Time Base Corrector processor technology pro-
vide you with the highest image playback and recording
quality. (See page 17)
Component progressive scan output video is available in
both DVD and VCR modes.
A variety of functions with easy-to-use user
interface
Integrated menu system and messaging functionality allow
you to perform the desired operations easily and conve-
niently. With a DVD-RAM/-RW(VR mode) disc, you can edit
recorded images, create a playlist, and edit video in specific
sequence according to your needs.
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Term
Definition
This involves a function available
DVD
in DVD or DVD-RW/-R
discs that have been recorded
and finalized in V mode.
This involves a function available
VCD
in VCD discs.
This involves a function available
RAM
in DVD-RAM.
This involves a function available
RW
in DVD-RW.
This involves a function available
R
in DVD-R.
CD
This involves a function available
in a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW).
This involves a function available
JPEG
in a data picture CD (CD-R or
CD-RW).
This involves a function available
MP3
in a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW
on which MP3 is recorded).
This involves a case where a
Caution
function does not operate or
settings may be cancelled.
This involves tips or instructions
NOTE
on the page that help each
function operate.
One-Touch A function that can be operated
button
by using only one button.
ANYKEY
A function that can be operated
button
by using ANYKEY button.
