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Recording
Playback
Editing
Function Setup
Others
Introduction
VR mode in DVD-R/RW (advanced use)
VR mode enables you to experience advanced DVD disc function. There are, however, some restrictions on practical
use. Therefore, this mode is not suitable for beginners of DVD recorders or users who record onto DVD-R/RW for the
purpose of playing on other DVD devices.
Read the followings and be sure to confirm the applicability to you, then use this mode.
What is VR mode?
VR mode is recording format with less recording restrictions, and can record copy once contents such as digital
broadcast programs onto CPRM compatible disc. Recordings onto the HDD or DVD-RAM are on this format. Also on
DVD-R/RW this recording format will be available if you initialize it on this recorder. Note that such DVD-R/RW
initialized in VR mode can be played only on DVD devices compatible with VR mode of each disc. (It is recommended
to finalize the DVD-R/RW when you play it on other devices.)
Notes on DVD-R/RW (VR mode)
• To record onto DVD-R/RW in VR mode, be sure to make the disc initializing (logical format) (
page 32) in VR
mode before recording.
• If you do not initialize a DVD-R, recording onto the disc will be in Video mode.
• To record copy once contents, select a new disc labeled “CPRM compatible”.
• Even if a disc is labeled “CPRM compatible” or “VR mode recording compatible”, be sure to initialize it before using
on this recorder.
• Some DVD-R may be able to be initialized in VR mode, even if they are not labeled “VR mode recording compatible”.
There is no guarantee that it functions properly.
• DVD-R/RW (VR mode) recorded on this recorder can be played only on this recorder or other VR mode
compatible devices.
If such a disc is loaded on a device which is not compatible with VR mode, damage or malfunction may
occur to the disc or the device. Toshiba is not liable for such damage or malfunction.
• CPRM labeled DVD-R/RW (VR mode) which are recorded on the recorder can be played only on this recorder
or other CPRM compatible device. Toshiba is not liable for such damage or malfunction.
• There is limitation on the number of times of editing contents recorded in DVD-R (VR mode). For details, see
page 118.
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