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Introduction Compatible discs There are many types and formats in discs. Confirm the compatibility of selected disc to insure proper performance. Notes • Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual. • Depending on the data recording method or the disc status, playback or recording on this recorder may not be possible, even if the disc is labeled as below. In such a case please contact the sales agency of the disc. For recording / playback Disc DVD-RAM Mark Specification • Single sided 4.7GB (12cm (43/4 in.)) • Double sided 9.4GB (12cm (43/4 in.)) • Single sided 1.4GB (8cm (31/4 in.)) • Double sided 2.8GB (8cm (31/4 in.)) Remarks Read carefully the section "On DVD-RAM discs" ( page 8). When using an 8cm (31/4 in.) DVD-RAM disc, Remove it from the cartridge. For details, refer to the instructions of the disc. DVD-R • 4.7GB For General Ver.2.0 (12cm (43/4 in.)) Read carefully the section "On DVD-R discs" ( page 9). Depending on the disc or the recording equipment, playback of the disc may not be possible on this recorder. DVD-RW • Ver. 1.1 or later (12cm (43/4 in.)) Read carefully the section "On DVD-RW discs" ( page 9). Depending on the disc or the recording equipment, playback of the disc may not be possible on this recorder. Select a DVD-RAM disc that shows a statement on its package such as "this disc can be used with video recorders and drives compatible with 4.7GB DVD-RAM discs" or "this disc can copy images that permit single copying." Using different disc types for different purposes Use DVD-RAM discs for your personal library. DVD-RAM discs comply with the global standard DVD-VR (Video Recording) format, and are optimized for recording of TV programs. You can rewrite repeatedly without any deterioration, erase unnecessary parts, divide a chapter, or specify playback area by frame. Its cartridge is suitable for a long-term storage and family use, and its large capacity of 9.4 GB double sided disc is space saving. Use DVD-R discs when creating your own original discs for distribution. DVD-R discs comply with the global standard DVD-Video format, and can be recorded only once. DVD-R discs are convenient when you edit your original content (recorded personal events such as a wedding party) with your PC, and send them to your friends or relatives. The discs can be played on other DVD players. DVD-RW discs, which are rewriteable can be used as well. * This format is not suited for recording TV programs. According to DVD-Video format, recording and dividing into chapters must be by 15 frames. Possibly an unnecessary part may remain even after editing. Also, you cannot record programs that include a scene with bilingual sounds, and programs that permit copying only once. * This recorder records on a DVD-R/RW disc in DVD-Video format only. In DVD-VR format, recording is not possible. We cannot guarantee that DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on this recorder will be playable on all DVD players. Similarly, there is no guarantee that all DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on other recorders will be playable on this player. 6