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Introduction
About this product
Digital AV equipment
This recorder is operated by sophisticated software and
is different from other conventional AV equipment. Within
the recorder, a DVD-RAM/R drive and a hard disc drive
are connected by ATAPI, one of the standard
connections used for personal computers (PCs). The
hardware and software work by way of an operating
system (OS), which requires some time to start up after
turning on the power. Also, some commands, such as
erasing recorded contents may take time to execute.
About the internal hard disc (HDD)
Generally, hard discs (HDD) are very fragile. Depending
on the operating conditions, the internal HDD may
partially fail, or in the worst cases, may completely stop
functioning. Therefore, use the HDD as a temporal
storage, not as a long-term archive. After watching the
recorded contents once or copying it to a DVD-RAM disc,
the contents should be erased from the HDD.
If the damaged part of the HDD is used for recording,
block noise may occur. If you continue using the HDD,
the noise may worsen, and you risk permanent damage
to the entire HDD. When such noise is observed, copy
the HDD's contents to a DVD-RAM disc immediately. Like
a hard disc in a PC, the HDD can be easily damaged,
and should be used cautiously with a backup.
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Playback Restriction
This owner's manual explains the basic instructions for
this recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced in a
manner that allows specific or limited operation during
playback. As such, the recorder may not respond to all
operating commands. This is not a defect in the recorder.
Refer to the instruction notes of discs.
"
" may appear on the TV screen during operation.
"
" means that the operation is not permitted by the
recorder or the disc.
Using different disc types for different purposes
Use DVD-RAM discs for your personal library
DVD-RAM discs comply with the global standard DVD-
VR (Video Recording) format, and are optimized for
recording of TV programs. You can rewrite them about
100,000 times without any deterioration, erase
unnecessary parts, divide a chapter, or specify playback
area by frame. Its cartridge is suitable for a long-term
storage and family use, and its large capacity of 9.4 GB
double sided disc is space saving.
Use DVD-R discs when creating your own original
discs for distribution
DVD-R discs comply with the global standard DVD-
VIDEO format, and can be recorded only once. DVD-R
discs are convenient when you edit your original content
(recorded personal events such as a wedding party) with
your PC, and send them to your friends or relatives. The
discs can be played on other DVD players. (Not all
compatible DVD video players can play DVD-R discs
recorded with this recorder.)
* This format is not suited for recording TV programs.
According to DVD-VIDEO format, recording and
dividing into chapters must be by 15 frames. Possibly
an unnecessary part may remain even after editing.
Also, you cannot record bilingual programs, and
programs that permit copying only once.
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