Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of disc should I use for What is DV?
recording?Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can
You can only record on DVDR, DVDRW connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this
or DVD+R DL discs. DVDR/RW is the recorder using a single DV cable for input English
most compatible recordable DVD format in and output of audio, video, data and control
the market today. They are fully compatible signals.
with most of the existing DVD-Video players This recorder is only compatible with
and DVD-ROM drives in computers.DV-format (DVC-SD) camcorders.
Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS
What is the capacity of a DVDR and video recorders are not compatible.
DVDRW? You cannot connect more than one DV
4.7GB, or equivalent to six CDs. You can camcorder at a time to this recorder.
store only one hour of recording on a single You cannot control this recorder from
disc at the highest quality (DVD standard) external equipment connected via the DV
and about 8 hours recording at the lowest IN socket.
quality (VHS standard). The recording mode
indicates the number of hours that will
a single disc.A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters,
which are similar to the Titles and Chapters
What is the difference between of a book. A Title is often a complete movie
DVDR and DVDRW?and is broken down into Chapters, or
DVDR is recordable and DVDRW is individual scenes from the movies.
erasable and rewritable. With a DVDR,
you can record multiple sessions on the Title
same disc. But when the disc is full, you
cannot record any more on the disc. The Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
DVDRW allows you to record over the
same disc repeatedly.
chapter markers
Can I copy a VHS tape or DVD from Programmes are recorded as a single title.
an external player?They may consist of one chapter or a few
Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is not
copy protected.chapters within a title, depending on the
recording settings.
How do I set up Titles and Chapters?
The recorder will automatically create a new
Title every time you start a new recording.
You can then add Chapters to these
recordings manually or have them
automatically inserted at a speci
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