:: DVD Recording FAQ
Before you start using the R6530, please take a few moments to review these Frequently Asked Questions. They will help you become
acquainted with the technology and the capabilities of the DVD Recorder:
What can I record with my DVD recorder?
You can record programs directly from television (from your
antenna, basic cable, cable box or satellite receiver) and from vir-
tually any external audio/video source, including camcorders,
VCRs, DVD players and more. This unit will not copy Macrovi-
sion encoded or other copy protected material.
What kind of discs should I use?
You can only record on DVD+R and DVD+RW discs. DVD+R/
+RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format on the mar-
ket today. They are fully compatible with over 95% of existing
DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers.
What is the capacity of a DVD+R and DVD+RW disc?
4.7GB, or the equivalent of roughly 6 CDs. You can record about
one hour at the highest quality (HQ) and about six hours at the
lowest quality (SLP) on a single disc.
What is the difference between DVD+R and
DVD+RW?
DVD+R is "recordable" and DVD+RW is "rewritable". With a
DVD+R you can record multiple sessions on the same disc, but
when the disc is full, you cannot record any more on the disc. The
DVD+RW format allows you to record over the same disc literally
hundreds of times.
What is DVD-R and DVD-RW? Are they compatible
with this recorder?
DVD-R and DVD-RW (written with a dash instead of a plus) are
competing recordable DVD formats. You can play DVD-R/-RW
discs on this player, but they are not compatible for recording pur-
poses.
How do I know how much space is left on my disc
for recording?
Load the disc and press Disc Menu to see the percentage of
recording time remaining on your disc.
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Where do I purchase discs? Are they expensive?
Blank DVD+R and DVD+RW discs are available at most elec-
tronics and office supply stores. Prices vary but DVD+Rs can gen-
erally be purchased in bulk for less than $1 each.
What format is the DVD recording saved in?
The actual video files are saved in MPEG-2 format.
Can I record in "real time"? Is there a recording
buffer?
Yes, you can record from TV or from external video sources to the
DVD recorder in real time.
Do I need to format a disc in order to record?
If a disc needs to be formatted, the DVD recorder will do it for
you automatically when you load the disc. This takes about a
minute and does not require any action on your part.
What are Titles and Chapters?
A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters, which are similar to the
Titles and Chapters of a book. A Title is often a complete movie
and is broken down into Chapters, or individual scenes from the
movie. If a disc contains multiple Titles, they can be accessed by
pressing the Title button. To view the contents of a particular Title,
press the Disc Menu button.
How do I set up Titles and Chapters?
The DVD Recorder automatically creates a new Title every time
you start a new recording. You can then add Chapters to these
recordings manually or have them automatically inserted at 5-
minute intervals.
What does "finalizing" a disc do?
Finalizing a disc locks the discs so it can no longer be recorded. It
will then be compatible with virtually any DVD player. To close a
disc without finalizing it, simply stop recording and eject the disc.
You will still be able to record on the disc if there is room for more
recordings.