Hitachi DV-RF7U Owners Guide - Page 6

Getting Started DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording • DVD-RAM discs come with or without a cartridge. For this product, we recommend DVD-RAM discs that come with cartridges. • Some cartridges are able to eject the disc inside. Even if you are able to eject the disc, always use the disc with the cartridge to ensure correct operation. • DVD-RAM discs have a Write Protect tab in order to avoid accidental erasure of recorded data. With the Write Protect tab set to PROTECT, you can play the disc, but recording or erasing will not work. Set the Write Protect tab to UNPROTECT to format the disc or erase data. • Ensure that the recording mode is set to VR mode. Otherwise, this product will not be able to play the recording. • You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD players due to compatibility issues. • Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0 discs can be played in this unit. • DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not work with other DVD Players. To determine compatibility with these DVD-RAM discs, refer to the user's manual for the player. • This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give better protection to your recordings. COPY PROTECTION • Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD Recorder-VCR directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Protection This DVD Recorder-VCR can allow you to protect the contents of your discs, as described below. • Cartridge-protected: With the write-protect tab set in the protect position, the contents of the disc cannot be recorded, edited, or erased. • Program-protected: See page 82 "Locking a Disc Navigation Entry" • Disc-protected: See page 94, 95 "Disc Protection" ❋ DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD discs that are incompatible with the DVD-VIDEO format cannot be played with this product. ❋ For more information on recording a DVD, consult your DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R manufacturer. ❋ If poor quality DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs are used, your recordings may fail. Do not use the following discs! • DVD-Audio, CDV, CVD, Photo-CD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, VCD, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs should not be used in this product. [Note] Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/ JPEG/DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R. However, if your DVD-RW disc was recorded with another device, it can be played only if it was recorded and finalized in Video Mode. • Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this product. When these discs are played, either "No disc." or "Please check the regional code." will be displayed. • If your DVD-RW disc is an illegal copy or is not in DVD video format, it may also not be playable. ❋ We recommend using Hitachi Maxell discs as they have been confirmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform correctly. A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of all materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes. Alliance: www.eiae.org 6 - English