Funai drv-b2734 User Manual

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This unit can record on DVD-R and DVD-RW. You can 
record on DVD-R only once. On DVD-RW, you can 
record and erase many times. 
It is possible to record on DVD-R only in Video mode. 
DVD-RW can record in the format you select from 
Video mode or VR mode.

If you want to record repeatedly on the same disc, or if 
you want to edit the disc after recording, use a 
rewritable DVD-RW type disc.
If you want to save recordings without any alteration, 
use a non-rewritable DVD-R type disc.

• Discs that should or should not be used with this 

recorder:
DVD-R 8x can be used.
DVD-RW 4x can be used, but 6x or 8x will result in a 
recording error.

• Discs that were tested and proven as compatible 

with this recorder:
Maxell DVD-R, TDK DVD-RW 2x, MITSUBISHI 
DVD-R 8x, JVC DVD-RW 4x

Video mode and VR (Video Recording) mode
Video mode is the same recording format as used on 
the pre-recorded DVD-Videos you purchase in local 
shops, so you can play back the discs recorded in this 
format in most DVD players. You will need to finalise 
such discs (see page 34) before playing them back in 
other DVD players. Unless finalised, you can play 
back, 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. You can record and edit 
material repeatedly. It is impossible to record 
additional materials on a disc formatted in VR mode 
and already recorded in another video system other 
than PAL, such as NTSC.

• The following disc cannot be used for recording in 

this unit:
DVD-RW 6x

You can select a recording speed from 6 options.
The recording time will vary depending on the 
recording speed you select as follows.

• This table is intended for a standard new single-

sided 12 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.

• Discs recorded in 8H or 10H on this recorder may 

not be played back on other DVD recorders or DVD 
players.

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.

Recording

8 cm / 12 cm, single-sided, single layer disc
Max. recording time (10H mode, approx.): 
600 minutes (4.7 GB) (for 12 cm)
180 minutes (1.4 GB) (for 8 cm)

DVD players bearing the 

 logo are capable of 

playing back DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode.

Video mode

Playing back, 
Limited recording, 
Limited editing

VR mode

Playing back, 
Recording, Original / 
Playlist editing

Video mode

Playing back, 
Limited recording, 
Limited editing

60 min

18 min

Excellent

120 min

36 min

Very good

240 min

72 min

Good

360 min

108 min

Average

480 min

144 min

Low

600 min

180 min

Low

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