User Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of disc should I use for
recording?
You can only record on DVD±R,
DVD±RW or DVD+R DL discs.
DVD±R/±RW is the most compatible
recordable DVD format in the market
today. They are fully compatible with
most of the existing DVD-Video players
and DVD-ROM drives in computers.
What is the capacity of a DVD±R
and DVD±RW?
4.7GB, or equivalent to six CDs. You can
store only one hour of recording on a
single disc at the highest quality (DVD
standard) and about 8 hours recording at
the lowest quality (VHS standard). The
recording mode indicates the number of
hours that will  t on a single disc.
What is the difference between
DVD±R and DVD±RW?
DVD±R is “recordable” and DVD±RW is
“erasable” and “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 allows you to
record over the same disc repeatedly.
What is DV IN socket?
Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can
connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this
recorder using a single DV cable for input and
output of audio, video, data and control
signals.
– This recorder is only compatible with DV-
format (DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite
tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are
not compatible.
– You cannot connect more than one DV
camcorder at a time to this recorder.
– You cannot control this recorder from
external equipment connected via the DV IN
socket.
– It is not possible to record the contents
from this recorder to your DV camcorder via
the DV IN socket.
Can I copy a VHS tape or DVD
from an external player?
Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is
not copy protected.
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
movies.
Title
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
cha
p
ter markers
Programmes are recorded as a single
title. They may consist of one chapter or
a few chapters within a title, depending
on the recording settings.
How do I set up Titles and
Chapters?
The recorder will automatically create 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 a speci c
intervals.
What does “ nalising” a disc do?
Finalising a disc locks the disc so it can no
longer be recorded. This is only required
for DVD±R. It will then be compatible
with virtually any DVD player. To
remove a disc without  nalising it, simply
stop recording and eject the disc. You
will still be able to record on the disc if
there is storage space for more
recordings.