Pioneer DVR-660H-S Operating Instructions - Page 34

05 Recording Chapter 5 Recording About DVD recording This recorder can record to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL media. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can be initialized for Video mode or VR mode recording. Each has its advantages, and it depends on what you want to do with the recording which mode you choose. If you want to edit your recordings in any significant way, VR mode offers greater possibilities for cutting, copying, and changing the way the video is presented. Video mode is less flexible when it comes to editing, but it has the advantage that it is compatible with standard DVD players (many of which won't play VR mode discs1). Once a disc is initialized for a particular mode, all recording on that disc will be in that mode. DVD+RW discs can be initialized for +VR mode recording. DVD-RAM discs can be initialized for VR mode recording. DVD+R discs do not require initializing. Important • The table below shows the maximum number of titles recordable per disc and the maximum number of chapters per title: Disc type/rec. format DVD-R/-RW Video mode Max. titles (per disc) 99 Max. chapters (per title) 99 DVD-R/-RW/-RAM 99 VR mode 999*1 DVD+R/+RW 49 99*2 *1 A maximum of 999 chapters are recordable per disc. *2 A maximum of 254 chapters are recordable per disc. • This recorder cannot play or record unfinalized DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) and DVD+R discs recorded on another recorder. DVD+RW discs recorded on another recorder are playable on this recorder but are not recordable. • The maximum continuous recording time for one title is eight hours when using a DVD+R/+RW disc. • If you delete a title from a DVD+R/+RW disc, the total number of recordable titles remaining may not increase. • Fingerprints, dirt and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs. • If power to the recorder is cut (due to a power outage, the plug being pulled from the power outlet, etc.) during recording, editing, initializing, finalizing or other operation, some recorded material on the disc, or the disc itself, may become unusable. In this case, try re-initializing the disc (DVD-RW only), or use a new disc. Pioneer is not responsible for lost recordings, damaged discs or other losses in these cases. Note 34 En 1 Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are compatible with VR mode discs. Check the operating instructions for your player for VR mode compatibility information.