Samsung DVD-R129 Instruction Manual page 5

DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording
• Recording and playback can be performed on DVD-
RW discs in both the Video and VR Modes.
• Once a DVD-RW recorded in VR Mode or Video mode
is finalized, you cannot perform addtional recording.
• Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized,
it becomes DVD-Video.
• In both modes, playback can be performed before and
after finalization, but additional recording, deleting and
editing can not be performed after finalization.
• If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then
record in V Mode, be sure to execute Format.
Be careful when executing Format because all the
recorded data may be lost.
• A DVD-RW blank disc is initialized to VR Mode when
first initialized.
• DVD-RW (VR mode)
- This is a format that is used for recording data on a
DVD-RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit,
delete, partial delete, create a playlist, etc.
- A disc that is recorded in this mode will not play in
standard DVD players.
• 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
an existing DVD player once it has been finalized.
- If a disc that has been recorded in Video Mode by a
different maker's recorder but has not been finalized,
it cannot be played or additionally be recorded by
this recorder.
DVD-RAM Disc Playback
• DVD-RAM discs come with or without a cartridge.
For this product, we recommend DVD-RAM discs that
come without cartridges.
• 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.
• For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the
cartridge and use the disc only.
Protection
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 product 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 authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This DVD Recorder can allow you to protect the
contents of your discs, as described below.
• Program-protected: See page 73 "Locking a Title"
• Disc-protected: See page 85 "Disc Protection"
✻ DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs that are
incompatible with the DVD-VIDEO format cannot be
played with this product.
✻ For more information on DVD recording compatibility,
consult your DVD-RW/DVD-R manufacturer.
✻ If poor quality DVD-RW/DVD-R discs are used, your
recordings may fail.
Do not use the following discs!
• LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs
should not be used in this product.
[Note]
Disc types that can be played :
CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/JPEG/DVD-Video/DVD-
RAM/DVD-RW/ DVD-R.
DVD+R/+RW cannot record, but the finalized +R/+RW
can be played.
For a DVD-R/DVD-RW disc, which has been recorded
in Video Mode on another component, it can play only
when finalized.
• Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased
outside your region may not be playable with this
product. When these discs are played, either "No
disc." or "Please check the regional code." will be
displayed.
• If your DVD-RW disc is an illegal copy or is not in
DVD video format, it may also not be playable.
Disc compatibility
• A 8X speed DVD+RW or above disc can be played,
but can not be recorded.
• Not all brands of discs will be compatible with this
unit.
• The latest firmware upgrade to improve recording &
playback quality can be downloaded from our web
site. (Download Center at www.samsung.com)
• If disc compatibility problems continue, or there is an
issue upgrading your recorder, contact the Call Center
at 1-800-SAMSUNG.
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