Samsung DVD-R149 Instruction Manual page 5

• 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 existing DVD
Recorder once it has been fi nalised.
- If a disc that has been recorded in Video Mode by a diff erent
maker's recorder but has not been fi nalised, it cannot be
played or additionally be recorded by this DVD Recorder.
DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording
• For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the cartridge and
use the disc only.
• 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.
COPY PROTECTION
• Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection.
Because of this, you should only connect your DVD
recorder directly to your TV, not to a VCR.
Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from
copy-protected DVD discs.
• This DVD Recorder incorporates copyright protection
technology 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 authorised by Macrovision Corporation, is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Protection
This DVD Recorder can allow you to protect the contents of
your discs, as described below.
• Programme-protected : See page 51 "Locking(Protecting) a
Title"
• Disc-protected : See page 58 "Disc Protection"
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DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs that are incompatible with
the DVD-VIDEO format cannot be played with this DVD
Recorder.
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For more information on DVD recording compatibility,
consult your DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R manufacturer.
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Use of poor quality DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs may
cause following unexpected problems including, without
limitation, recording failure, loss of recorded or edited
materials or damage to the DVD Recorder.
Do not use the following discs!
• LD, CD-G, CD-I, Video-CD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and MPEG4
discs should not be used in this DVD Recorder.
[Note]
Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/JPEG/
DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R.
For a DVD-RW(V mode)/DVD±R disc, which has been recorded
on another component, it can play only when fi nalised.
• Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside
your region may not be playable with this DVD Recorder.
When these discs are played, either "No Disc" or "The disc
cannot be played. Please check the regional code of the disc. "
will be displayed.
• If your DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc is an illegal copy or is
not in DVD video format, it may also not be playable.
Disc Compatibility
• Not all brands of discs will be compatible with this DVD
Recorder.
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