Recording Formats; Recording Mode - Samsung DVD-VR355 Instruction Manual

DVD-RAM
Unformatted Disc
Do you want to format this disc?
Yes
NO
DVD±RW/+R
Uninitalized Disc
Do you want to initialize this disc?
Yes NO
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Recording Formats

Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a
disc that best fi ts your preference. When you insert an unused disc,
the following message appears.
• DVD-RAM : Use after formatting the disc.
• DVD±RW/+R : Use after initializing the disc.
When using a DVD-RW disc, you can change the V or VR mode.
Refer to Formatting a Disc on page 80.
• DVD-R : Initializing the disc is unnecessary.
DVD-RAM/-RW(VR mode)
• This mode involves multiple editing functions (such as deletion of the
whole title, partial deletion of a title, etc.).
• Various editing options using a created Playlist.
DVD-RW(Video mode)/-R
• Chapters will be created automatically when you fi nalize recording on
DVD-R/DVD-RW discs in Video mode.
• Simple editing (erasing titles/changing title name).
DVD+RW
• You can also make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them
using the Chapter Edit menu. (see pages 73~74)
■ You can initialize discs automatically using EZ REC MODE.
(See page 64)

Recording Mode

With the unit in Stop mode, select one of four recording modes by
pressing the REC SPEED button repeatedly for the desired recording
time and picture quality.
In general, picture quality improves as the recording time decreases.
In AUTO mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted
automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of
the timer recording. You can select only one mode from XP, SP, LP
and EP for timer recording.
Mode
XP Select when the video
(high quality mode)
SP
(standard quality mode)
LP
(long recording mode)
EP
(extended mode)
For timer recording only
AUTO
• The dual layer DVD±Rs have approximately double the capacity of
single layer DVD±Rs. (See page 40.)
English - 56
Recording Times Data
Characteristic
Approx. 1 hour
quality is important.
Select to record in Approx. 2 hours
standard quality.
Select when a long
Approx. 4 hours
recording time is
required.
Approx. 6 hours/
Select when a long
about 1.2 Mbps
recording time is
Approx. 8 hours/
required.
about 0.8 Mbps
Approx 1 to 8 hours
see pages 62~63. Approx 0.8 to 8Mbps
Rates
about 8 Mbps
about 4 Mbps
about 2 Mbps