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Playable discs, Regional code, Restrictions on video recording - codes

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NS-DRVCR DVD Recorder/VCR Disc Characteristics DVD-R (DVD - Recordable) • These DVDs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it. • DVD-Rs can be only formatted to Video mode. • Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization). • Limited editing features. Recommended-Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), That's (8x, 16x), Verbatim (8x) DVD+RW (DVD + ReWritable) • These DVDs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then recorded again on the same DVD. • Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalization). • The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization. • Recordings can be edited. Recommended-Mitsubishi (4x), Sony (4x), Imation (4x), Maxell (4x), Ricoh (4x) DVD+R (DVD + Recordable) • DVDs can be recorded only once. After a DVD+R is finalized, it cannot be recorded or edited any more. • Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization). • Any edited contents may not be compatible with DVD+R compatible players (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, and so on). • Limited title/chapter editing features. Recommended-Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Ricoh (8x, 16x), Verbatim (8x) Playable discs Disc Characteristics DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) DVDs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased. CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RWs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files. Note • Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the recorder. • Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc. • Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (for example, heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions. • Depending on the recording software and the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) may not be playable. • DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty or if there is dirt or condensation on the recorder's lens. • If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.) • Your recorder requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback. • You should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 or WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner. Regional code Your recorder has a regional code printed on the back of the case. Your recorder can play only DVDs labeled with the same regional code or ALL. Note • Most DVDs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your recorder's regional code or the DVD cannot play. • If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from the recorder, the message "Check Regional Code" appears on the TV screen. Restrictions on video recording • You cannot record copy-protected video using your recorder. Copy-protected video includes video DVDs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, the recording pauses or stops automatically and an error message is displayed on-screen. • Video that is 'copy-once only' can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with CPRM (see below). 4 www.insignia-products.com

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NS-DRVCR DVD Recorder/VCR
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Playable discs
Regional code
Your recorder has a regional code printed on the
back of the case. Your recorder can play only
DVDs labeled with the same regional code or
ALL
.
Restrictions on video recording
You cannot record copy-protected video
using your recorder. Copy-protected video
includes video DVDs and some satellite
broadcasts. If copy-protected material is
encountered during a recording, the
recording pauses or stops automatically and
an error message is displayed on-screen.
Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be
recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode
with CPRM (see below).
DVD-R (DVD - Recordable)
These DVDs can be recorded only
once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you
cannot record on it or edit it.
DVD-Rs can be only formatted to
Video mode.
Playable on regular DVD players (after
finalization).
Limited editing features.
Recommended—Mitsubishi (8x, 16x),
That’s (8x, 16x), Verbatim (8x)
DVD+RW (DVD + ReWritable)
These DVDs can be recorded on
repeatedly. Recordings can be
erased, then recorded again on the
same DVD.
Playable on DVD+RW compatible
players (automatically finalization).
The edited contents are playable on
DVD+RW compatible players only
after finalization.
Recordings can be edited.
Recommended—Mitsubishi (4x),
Sony (4x), Imation (4x), Maxell (4x), Ricoh
(4x)
DVD+R (DVD + Recordable)
DVDs can be recorded only once.
After a DVD+R is finalized, it cannot
be recorded or edited any more.
Playable on DVD+R compatible
players (after finalization).
Any edited contents may not be
compatible with DVD+R compatible
players (Hide, chapter combine,
added chapter mark, and so on).
Limited title/chapter editing features.
Recommended—Mitsubishi (8x, 16x),
Ricoh (8x, 16x), Verbatim (8x)
Disc
Characteristics
DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
DVDs such as movies that can be
purchased or rented.
Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format that can be purchased.
CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
CD-R/CD-RWs that contain audio titles,
MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files.
Disc
Characteristics
Note
Depending on the conditions of the
recording equipment or the CD-R/RW
(or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some
CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs
cannot be played on the recorder.
Do not attach any seal or label to
either side (the labeled side or the
recorded side) of a disc.
Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (for
example, heart-shaped or octagonal).
Doing so may result in malfunctions.
Depending on the recording software
and the finalization, some recorded
discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) may
not be playable.
DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and
CD-R/RW discs recorded using a
personal computer or a DVD or CD
recorder may not play if the disc is
damaged or dirty or if there is dirt or
condensation on the recorder’s lens.
If you record a disc using a personal
computer, even if it is recorded in a
compatible format, there are cases in
which it may not play because of the
settings of the application software
used to create the disc. (Check with
the software publisher for more
detailed information.)
Your recorder requires discs and
recordings to meet certain technical
standards in order to achieve optimal
playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs
are automatically set to these
standards. There are many different
types of recordable disc formats
(including CD-R containing MP3 or
WMA files) and these require certain
pre-existing conditions (see above) to
ensure compatible playback.
You should note that permission is
required in order to download MP3 or
WMA files and music from the Internet.
Our company has no right to grant
such permission. Permission should
always be sought from the copyright
owner.
Note
Most DVDs have a globe with one or
more numbers in it clearly visible on
the cover. This number must match
your recorder’s regional code or the
DVD cannot play.
If you try to play a DVD with a different
regional code from the recorder, the
message “Check Regional Code”
appears on the TV screen.