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Recording Information Information on DVD recording Recording speed This unit can record on DVD-RW and DVD-R discs. DVD-RW discs allow you to record programs repeatedly, and the recorded contents can be erased. DVD-R discs allow you to record programs only once, and the recorded contents cannot be erased. You can record programs on DVD-R discs only in Video mode, while recording format for DVD-RW discs can be either Video mode or VR mode. Logo DVD-RW 4.7 DVD-R Attributes 8 cm/12 cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode): 600 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12 cm) 180 minutes (1.4GB) (for 8 cm) 8 cm/12 cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode): 600 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12 cm) 180 minutes (1.4GB) (for 8 cm) Recordable disc •Discs which can be used with this recorder: DVD-R: up to 8x (4x disc is recommended) DVD-RW: 2x and 4x (2x disc is recommended) •Discs tested and proven to be compatible with this recorder: MAXELL DVD-R TDK DVD-RW 2x JVC DVD-RW 4x MITSUBISHI DVD-R 8x About Video mode and VR (Video Recording) mode Video mode is the same recording format as DVDVideo discs purchased locally and played back on most DVD players.To play back the contents recorded in this mode on other DVD players, you will need to finalize them (see page 44). However, you can play back record additional materials or edit discs recorded in Video mode with this unit without finalization. VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording format for DVD-RW. You can record and edit repeatedly. You can select a recording speed among 6 options. The recording time will depend on the recording speed you select as follows. Discs recorded in SLP or SEP on this unit may not be played back on other DVD recorders or DVD players. Disc Size Recording Recording Video/Sound speed time * Quality XP SP 8 cm Disc LP EP SLP SEP XP SP 12 cm Disc LP EP SLP SEP 18 min 36 min 72 min 108 min 144 min 180 min 60 min 120 min 240 min 360 min 480 min 600 min •The actual recording time may deviate from the time listed above. •The audio and video quality is getting poorer as the recording time becomes longer. •Each time REC MODE is pressed, recording time will change and be displayed. DVD players with are capable of playing back DVD-RW recorded in VR mode. Disc type Disc format Functions Video mode Playback, limited recording, limited editing DVD-RW VR mode Playback, recording, Original/Playlist editing 4.7 DVD-R Video mode Playback, limited recording, limited editing 26