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Discs you can use for recording and
play
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z)
2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)
≥We recommend using Hitachi Maxell discs as they have been con-
firmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform
correctly.
≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,
dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the record-
ing surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.
≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded
on using this unit.
DVD-RAM
≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible with
other DVD players. Consult the manual for the player to deter-
mine compatibility with these DVD-RAM discs.
≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge
DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give
better protection to your recordings.
≥Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded
as they are received.
DVD-R
≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on another
playback source, the disc must first be finalized (➜page 34).
≥Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.
≥You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform
editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and
erasing programs before finalizing.
≥When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that space does not
become available. Once an area on a DVD-R is recorded on, that
area is no longer available for recording, whether the recording is
erased or not.
≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording man-
agement information after recording finishes.
≥This unit optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing is
carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or
turning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossi-
ble if optimizing is carried out too many times.
≥Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of the
recording.
≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video sig-
nal input.
DVD-R
4.7 GB 12 cm (5z)
1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)
for General Ver. 2.0
Play-only discs
DVD-Video
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Including discs recorded with MP3.
≥The producer of the material can control how DVD-Video and
Video CDs are played. This means that you may not be able to
control play of a disc with some operations described in these
operating instructions. Read the disc's instructions carefully.
≥This unit can play CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc) recorded
with CD-DA (digital audio), video CD (video CD format 2.0 or
§1
above) or MP3. Finalize
the disc after recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condi-
tion of the recording.
§1
A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
The playback status of discs that do not comply with the CD
standard, such as "Copy Control CD (CCCD)", cannot be guar-
anteed. If playback of peculiar discs only causes a problem, con-
sult the sales outlets for these discs.
Playing back discs outside the CD standard may cause various
malfunctions.
≥This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.
DVD-Video
≥Audio format
Dolby Digital (➜page 47)
This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2
channels). Connect an amplifier with a built-
in Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround
sound.
DTS Digital Surround (➜page 47)
Connect this unit to equipment that has a
DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.
Discs you can use
The features you can use with the different types of discs are indi-
cated as follows.
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
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DVD-RAM DVD-R
DVD-Video Video CD Audio CD MP3 discs
[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized
(➜page 34). DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same fea-
tures as DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)
Discs that cannot be played
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than "1" or "ALL"
≥12-cm (5z), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM
≥DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard
≥3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment
≥PAL discs
≥DVD-ROM
≥+RW
≥CD-ROM
≥Photo CD
≥CVD
≥MV-Disc
≥PD
Protection
[RAM]
You can protect the contents of your discs in the following ways.
≥Cartridge-protect:
With the write-protect tab in the protect posi-
tion, you cannot record to, edit, or erase from
the disc. (Type 1, 2, and 4 cartridge discs)
≥Program-protect (➜page 32)
≥Disc-protect (➜page 34)
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Video CD
Audio CD
[VCD]
[CD]
[MP3]
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≥DVD-RW
≥DVD-Audio
≥CDV
≥CD-G
≥SVCD
≥SACD
≥Divx Video Disc, etc.
PROTECT
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