Samsung DVDVR357 User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 52

Recording DVD-RAM Unformatted Disc Do you want to format this disc? Yes NO DVD±RW/+R Uninitalized Disc Do you want to initialize this disc? Yes NO ▌Recording Formats Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fits your preference. When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears. • DVD-RAM : Use after formatting the disc. • DVD±RW/+R : Use after initializing the disc. When using a DVD-RW disc, you can change the V or VR mode. Refer to Formatting a Disc on page 75. • DVD-R : Initializing the disc is unnecessary. DVD-RAM/-RW(VR mode) • This mode involves multiple editing functions (such as deletion of the whole title, partial deletion of a title, etc.). • Various editing options using a created Playlist. DVD-RW(Video mode)/-R • Chapters will be created automatically when you finalize recording on DVD-R/DVD-RW discs in Video mode. • Simple editing (erasing titles/changing title name). DVD+RW • You can also make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu. (see pages 68~69) ■ You can initialize discs automatically using EZ REC MODE. (See page 59) Recording Mode With the unit in Stop mode, select one of four recording modes by pressing the REC SPEED button repeatedly for the desired recording time and picture quality. In general, picture quality improves as the recording time decreases. In AUTO mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of the timer recording. You can select only one mode from XP, SP, LP and EP for timer recording. Mode Characteristic Recording Times Data Rates XP Select when the video Approx. 1 hour (high quality mode) quality is important. about 8 Mbps SP Select to record in Approx. 2 hours (standard quality mode) standard quality. about 4 Mbps LP (long recording mode) Select when a long recording time is required. Approx. 4 hours about 2 Mbps EP (extended mode) Select when a long recording time is required. Approx. 6 hours/ about 1.2 Mbps Approx. 8 hours/ about 0.8 Mbps AUTO For timer recording only Approx 1 to 8 hours see pages 57~58. Approx 0.8 to 8Mbps • The dual layer DVD±Rs have approximately double the capacity of single layer DVD±Rs. (See page 36.) English - 52