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This unit can record on DVD-RW/-R discs and 
DVD+RW/+R discs.
DVD-R/+R discs allow you to record programmes 
only once, and the recorded contents can be erased 
although the space left on the disc does not change.
DVD-RW/+RW discs allow you to record programmes 
repeatedly, and the recorded contents can be erased.
There are 3 recording formats: VR mode, Video mode 
and +VR mode. VR and Video modes are available 
for DVD-RW discs while as only Video mode is 
available for DVD-R discs. +VR mode is available for 
DVD+RW/+R discs.

Video mode is the same recording format as used on 
the pre-recorded DVD-Videos you purchase in local 
shops. You can play back the discs recorded in this 
format on most of the DVD players. You will need to 
finalise such discs (see page 41) before playing them 
back on other DVD players. Unless finalised, you can 
record additional materials or edit discs recorded in 
Video mode with this unit.
VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording 
format for DVD-RW discs. 
VR mode offers advanced editing, and you can record 
and edit material repeatedly, however it is playable 
only on VR mode compatible unit. Finalisation is 
recommended before playing them back on other 
unit.
+VR mode is a recording format for DVD+RW/+R 
disc. +VR mode offers basic editing, and it is playable 
on most DVD players. Finalisation is recommended 
before playing them back on other unit.

You can select a recording mode from 5 options.
The recording time will vary depending on the 
recording mode you select as follows.

• This table is intended for a standard new single-

sided 12 cm / 8 cm disc. The recording times are 
estimates and actual recording time may differ.

• The audio and video quality becomes poorer as the 

recording time gets longer.

You cannot record copy-protected video using this 
unit. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Videos and 
some satellite broadcasts. 
If copy-protected material is detected, recording will 
pause or stop automatically and an error message 
appears on the screen.
You can only record “Copy-once only” video using a 
DVD-RW disc in VR mode with Content Protection for 
Recordable Media (CPRM).
When recording a TV broadcast or an external input, 
you can display copy control information on the 
screen.
CPRM is a scrambling copy protection system for the 
protection of “copy-once” broadcast programmes.
This unit is CPRM compatible, which means that you 
can record copy-once broadcast programmes, but 
you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. 
CPRM recordings can only be played back on DVD 
players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected 
information. If you wish to record them, refer to the 
following.

• This unit cannot record on CD-RW or CD-R discs.
• DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R and CD-RW/-R discs 

recorded on a personal computer or a DVD or CD 
recorder may not be played back if the disc is 
damaged or dirty or if there is condensation on the 
player’s lens.

• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even 

if it is recorded in a compatible format, it may not be 
played back because of the settings of the 
application software used to create the disc. (Check 
with the software publisher for more detailed 
information.)

• Discs recorded in Video mode on this unit cannot 

record additional information using other DVD 
recorders.

Recording

60 min

18 min

120 min

36 min

240 min

72 min

360 min

108 min

480 min

144 min

: Recordable
: Not recordable

ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2

ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible

ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2

ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible

ver. 2.0

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