Samsung DVDVR300 Users Manual

Instruction Manual

DVD-VR300

www.samsungusa.com

TV POWER

POWER

TV MUTE

100 +

AUDIO

SELECT

INPUT SEL.

DVD

VCR TV

VOL

CH/TRK OPEN/CLOSE

TIMER
REC

SEARCHSKIP

F.ADV MARKER

TITLE LIST

MENU ANYKEY

PLAY LIST

DISC MENU TITLE MENU

RETURN

CLEAR

INFO. TV/VCR SUBTITLE REC SPEED

REC DVD

VCR REC PAUSE

COPY

PIP

TIME SLIP

00015J

Contents

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Safety

Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Before reading the user’s manual . . . . . . . . .10

How to use a DVD Recorder-VCR . . . . . . . .11

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Welcome

General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Disc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Disc Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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System Overview

Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Tour of the Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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Connections

Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Connecting the Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . .21

Connecting the Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Connecting the Audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Connecting the external devices . . . . . . . . . .29

Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Preparing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . .31

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System Setup

On-Screen Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . .34

Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . .35

Setting Up the Display (Video) Options . . . .36

Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . .37

Channel Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Auto Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Channel Add/Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

RF Out Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

VCR Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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Playback

*DVD Playback

Front Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Using the Disc and Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . .47

Using the Search&Skip Functions . . . . . . . .47

Show Motion Play / Step Motion Play . . . . .47

About ANYKEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Using the A-B Repeat Function . . . . . . . . . .49

Moving to a scene directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Selecting the subtitle & audio language . . . .51

Changing the camera angle . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Using the Bookmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Zooming-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Playing Back an Audio CD (CDDA) . . . . . . .55

Play Option Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Picture back MP3 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Using PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

*VCR Playback

Playing a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Special VCR Playback Features . . . . . . . . . .61

S-VHS Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Variable Search System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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Recording

*DVD Recording

Recording the current channel you are watching

One-Touch Recording(OTR) . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Making a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Editing Timer Record List . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Cancle Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Watching the Images Being Recorded (Time Slip)

Recording through a DV jack . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Deleting a Timer Recording Entry . . . . . . . .69

*VCR Recording

Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Special Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Record Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Copy to DVD or VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

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Editing

Viewing the Menu Functions for a Disc . . . .74

Viewing Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Playing a Title List Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Renaming a Title List Entry . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Deleting a Title List Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Locking a Title List Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Deleting a Section from a Title List Entry . .81

Creating a Playlist Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Editing a Playlist Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Editing Scene for a Playlist Entry . . . . . . . . .86

Copying a Playlist Entry to the VCR . . . . . . . .87

Deleting a Playlist Entry to the Playlist . . . . . . .91

Disc Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

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Reference

Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/

DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Problems and Solutions (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

2- Contents

Contents - 3

Warning

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Getting Started

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”
inside the product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instruc­tions accompanying the product.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such
as a bookcase or similar unit.

WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in fire

or electric shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION : DVD Recorder-VCRS USE AN INVISI-

BLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN
CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.
BE SURE TO OPERATE RECORDER
CORRECTLYAS INSTRUCTED.

FCC NOTE (for U.S.A):
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer­ence
in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruc­tions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communica­tions.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encoruaged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol­lowing
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-

ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-

cian for help.

 This unit can be used only where the

Note

power supply is AC 120V, 60Hz. It cannot
be used elsewhere.

 This DVD Recorder-VCR is designed and

manufactured to respond to the Region
Management Information.
If the Region number of a DVD disc does
not correspond to the Region number of
this DVD Recorder-VCR, the DVD
Recorder-VCR cannot play the disc.

 This device is protected by U.S. patent

numbers 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098
and 4,907,093 and other intellectual prop­erty rights. The use of Macrovision’s copy
protection technology in the device must
be authorized by Macrovision and is
intended for home and other limited
payperview uses only, unless otherwise
authorized in writing by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is pro­hibited.

Precaution

Important Safety Instructions

Read these operating instructions carefully before using
the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below.
Keep these operating instructions handy for future refer­ence.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A groundingtype plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. if
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, con­sult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete out­let.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta­cles, and the point where they exit from the appara­tus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tipover.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

Handling Cautions

• Before connecting other components to this recorder,

be sure to turn them all off.

• Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played,

or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the

recorder’s internal parts may be damaged.

• Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small

metal objects on the recorder.

• Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.

• Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc

Getting Started Precaution tray.

• Exterior interference such as lightning and static elec-

tricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If

this occurs, turn the recorder off and on again with the

POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the

AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The recorder

will operate normally.

• Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder

after use.

• Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet

when you don’t intend to use the recorder for long

periods of time.

• Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the

inside to the outside of the disc.

Maintenance of Cabinet

For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC
power cord from the AC outlet.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents
for cleaning.

• Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

Getting Started

4- Getting Started

Getting Started - 5

Precaution

Disc Handling

Use discs with regular

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shapes. If an irregular disc
(a disc with a special
shape) is used, this DVD
Recorder-VCR may be
damaged.

Holding discs

• Avoid touching the surface of a
disc where recording is per­formed.

If the disc has dirt or condensation

• Water droplets may form on the surface of the
disc if the disc is moved suddenly from a cold
place to a warm one.

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R

• Clean with an optional
DVDRAM/PD disc cleaner
(LFK200DCA1 where avail­able).Do not use cleaners or
cloths for CDs to clean DVD­RAM/DVDRW/DVD-R discs.

DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, CD

Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with
a soft cloth.

Cautions on handling discs

• Do not write on the printed side with a ball­point pen or pencil.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistat­ic. Also, do not use volatile chemicals, such as
benzene or thinner.

• Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do
not use discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive
or leftover peeled-off stickers.)

• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

• Do not use discs printed with label printers
available on the market.

• Do not load warped or cracked discs.

Disc Storage

Be careful not to harm the disc because the data
on these discs is highly vulnerable to the envi­ronment.

• Do not keep under direct sunlight.

• Keep in a cool ventilated area.

• Store vertically.

• Keep in a clean protection jacket.

• If you move your DVD Recorder-VCR sudden­ly from a cold place to a warm place, conden­sation may generate on the operating parts
and lens and cause abnormal disc playback. If
this occurs, remove the disc and wait for one
to two hours with the power on before att­tempting playback.

Disc Specifications

DVD-Video

• A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up
to 135-minutes of images, 8-language audio
and 32 subtitle languages. It is equipped with
MPEG-2 picture compression and Dolby 3D
surrounding, allowing you to enjoy vivid and
clear theater quality images in the comfort of
your own home.

• When switching from the first layer to the sec­ond layer of a double-layered DVD Video disc,
there may be momen-tary distortion in the
image and sound.
This is not a malfunction of the unit.

• Once a DVD-R/RW recorded in Video Mode is
finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.

Audio CD

• An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio
is recorded

• Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW
discs. May not be able to play some CD-R or
CD-RW discs due to the condition of the
recording.

MP3 CD-R/RW

• Only CD-R discs with MP3 files recorded with
ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back

• Only MP3 files with the "mp3", and "MP3"
extension can be used.

• For MP3 files recorded with a VBR(Variable
Bit Rates), from 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps, the
sound may cut in out.

• Playable range of bitrate is from 56Kbps to
320Kbps.

• The unit can handle maximum of 1000 files,
maximum1000 folders.

JPEG CD-R/RW

• The unit can handle maximum of 1000 files,
maximum1000 folders

• MOTION JPEG is not supported.

For using CD-R/RW

• If the CD-R/RW disc was not recorded as a
closed session, you may experience a delay in
the early playback time , and may not be
played all recorded files.

• Some CD-R/RW discs may not be playable
with this unit, depending on the device which
was used to burn them.
For contents recorded on CD-R/RW media
from CDs for your personal use. Playability
may vary depending on contents and discs.

MP3 CD-R/RW

• Once a DVD-R/RW recorded in Video Mode is
finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.

• You can record onto the available space on the
disc and perform editing functions such as
giving titles to discs and programs and erasing
programs before finalizing.

• When programming is erased from a DVD-R,
that space does not become available. Once an
area on a DVD-R is recorded on, that area is
no longer available for recording, whether the
recording is erased or not.

• It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to com­plete recording management information after
recording finishes.

• This product optimizes the DVD-R for each
recording. Optimizing is carried out when you
start recording after inserting the disc or turn
on the unit. Recording onto the disc maybe­come impossible if optimizing is carried out
too many times.

• Playback may be impossible in some cases due
to the condition of recording.

• This unit is compatible with 1x - 4x recording
speed discs.

• This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded
and finalized with a Samsung DVD video
recorder. It may not be able to play some
DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the
condition of the recording.

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6- Getting Started

Getting Started - 7

Precaution

DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording

• Recording and playback can be performed on

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a DVD-RW discs in both of Video Mode and
VR Mode.

• Once a DVD-RW recorded in VR Mode is
finalized,you cannot perform addtional record­ing.

• Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is
finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.

• In both modes, playback can be performed
before and after finalization, but additional
recording, deleting and editing can not be per­formed after finalization. see below the table...

• If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and
then record in V Mode, be sure to execute
Format. Be careful when executing Format
because all the recorded data may be lost.

• A DVD-RW blank disc is initialized to Video
Mode when first initialized.

DVD-RW (VR mode)

- This is a format that is used for recording data

on a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can
repeat recording, editing, deleting, partial dele­tion, creation of playlist, and etc.

- A disc that is recorded in this mode may not be

played by an existing DVD player.

DVD-RW (Video mode)

- This is a format that is used for recording data

on a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be
played by an existing DVD player once it has
been finalized.

- If a disc that has been recorded in V Mode but

has not been finalized by a different maker’s
recorder, it cannot be played or additionally be
recorded by this recorder.

DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording

• DVD-RAM discs come with or without a car­tridge. For this product, we recommend DVD­RAM 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 a normal
DVD player because a DVD-RAM is usually
not compatible with a normal DVD player.
However, a DVD-RAM can be played in some
types of DVD players supporting DVD-RAM
standards.

• DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not
work with other DVD players. For the deter­mination of compatibility with these DVD­RAM discs, refer to the user’s manual for the
player.

• DVD-RAM recorded on this product may not
be compatible with other DVD players, refer
to the manual for the player to determine
compatibility with these DVD-RAM disc.

• This unit is compatible with both non-car­tridge and cartridge DVD-RAM, but the write­protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give better
protection to your recordings.

Protection

This DVD Recorder­VCR can allow you to
protect the contents
of your discs, as
described in the ways below.

• Cartridge-protected:
With the write-protect tab located at the pro­tect position, the contents of the disc cannot
be recorded, edited, or erased.

• Program-protected: See page 80 “Locking the
title List”

• Disc-protected: See page 93 “Disc Protection”

❊ Illegal copies of DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD

discs that are incompatible with the DVD­VIDEO format can not 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!

• LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM,
DVD+R and DVD+RW discs should not be
used in this product.[Note]
Disc types that can be played : CD/CD­R/CDRW/MP3/JPEG/DVD-Video/DVD­RAM/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.

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.

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8- Getting Started

Getting Started - 9

Before reading the
user’s manual

Make sure to check the following matters before
reading the user’s manual.

Getting Started

Icons that will be used for Safety Instructions

Icon Term Definition

This involves that the vio­lation of any of instruc-

Warning

Caution

About the use of this user’s manual

1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions
before using this product. (See pages 4~7)

2) If a problem occurs, check for Troubleshooting.
(See pages 99)

Copyright

©2004 Samsung Electronics Co.
All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s
manual may be reproduced or copied without the
prior written permission of Samsung Electronics
Co.

tions may cause human
beings to die or have a
severe injury.

This involves that the vio­lation of any of instruc­tions may causehuman
beings to be injured or
sustain material loss.

Icons that will be used in the body

Icon Term Definition

This involves a function

DVD

VCD

RAM

RW

R

CD

JPEG

MP3

Caution

NOTE

Preliminary

One-Touch

button

availablein DVD or Video
Mode DVD-R

This involves a function
available in a Video CD or
CD/Video format CD­R/CD-RW

This involves a function
available in DVD-RAM

This involves a function
available in DVD-RW

This involves a function
available in DVD-R

This involves a function
available in a data CD
(CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD­RW

This involves a function
available in a data picture
CD (CD-ROM, CD-R, or
CD-RW)

This involves a function
available in a data CD
(CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD­RW on which MP3 is
recorded)

This involves a case where
a function does not oper­ate or settings may be can­celled

This involves hints or the
contents in the page that
may help each function
operate

Check items before operat­ing each function

A function that can be
operated by using only
one button

How to use a DVD
Recorder-VCR

Step 1 Select the disc type

Select the disc type according to the chart on the
rear cover, as each type has different features. This
recorder can precede recording on the following
types of discs. If you want to repeatedly record on
the same disc or you want to edit the disc after
recording, select a rewritable DVD-RW , DVD+RW
or DVD-RAM type disc. If you want to save record­ing without any change, howev-er, choose a non­rewritable DVD-R.

Step 2

Unlike a VCR, the recorder automatically starts for­matting when an unused disc is inserted. This is
required for the preparation of recording on a disc.

Using a DVD-RAM/-RW

This type of disc can be formatted in either DVD­Video format (Video mode) or DVD-Video
Recording format (VR mode). You can play a video
mode disc on various DVD components. A VR
mode disc allows more varied editing.

Using a DVD-R

This type of disc can be formatted in DVD Video
format. You can play this type of disc on various
DVD compo-nents. After formatting is complete,
now you can record on the disc.

 Only one format can be used in one

Note

 You can change the DVD-RW format

 All discs cannot be played on other

Format the disc to start recording

DVD-RW.

to another format. It should be noted
that the data of the disc may be lost
when changing formats.

DVD components.

Step 3

There are two different recording methods, ie.,
Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer
recording is classi-fied into Once, Weekly, and
Every according to the record-ing type or that is
classified into XP (high quality), SP (standard quali­ty), LP (low quality), and EP (lower quali-ty)
according to the recording mode. When recording
is set in the FR mode, the best quality picture can
be record-ed during the remaining time.

Step 4

You can select the title you want to play in a dis­played menu and then immediately start playback.

The data of DVD consists of sections, called as
titles, and sub sections, called as chapters.

On this recorder, a title is created between two
points where you start and stop recording.

Chapters are created automatically at specified
intervals, or can be created manually. ( DVD-RWs in
VR mode only)

Step 5

You can find editing discs a lot easier than conven­tional video tapes. Besides, the recorder can support
many differ-ent edit functions, possible only with
DVDs. With a simple and easy edit menu, you can
operate vari-ous edit functions, such as delete, copy,
rename, lock, etc., on a recorded title.

Creating a playlist (DVD-RAM/-RW in VR mode

With this recorder, you can create a new playlist on
the same disc and edit it without the change of the
original recording. Since Playlist does not occupy
much disc space, you need only one recorder and
one disc.

Recoding

Playing recording data

Editing a recording disc

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How to use a DVD

General Features

Recorder-VCR

Step 6

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To play your DVD on other DVD components,
finalizing may be necessary in some cases. First, fin­ish up all your editing and recording operations,
then finalize the disc.

When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode

Although finalizing is generally unnecessary when
playing the disc on a VR Mode compatible compo­nent, a finalized disc should be used for playback
on that type of compo-nent. You can still edit and
record on the disc even after finalizing.

When using a DVD-RW disc in Video Mode

The disc should be finalized first to enable playback
on anything other than this recorder. No more edit­ing or recording can be made on the disc once it
has been final-ized. To enable recording on the disc
again, you should format it again. Reformatting will
erase all the previous data.

When using a DVD-R disc

You should finalize the disc to play it on a compo­nent other than this recorder. You cannot edit or
record on the disc once it has been finalized.

Finaliaing & Playing on other
DVD components

Welcome

DVD-VR300 allows you to record and playback
high quality digital images on a DVD-RAM/DVD­RW/DVD-R disc. You can record and edit digital
images on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW discs as if old VCR
tapes.

High quality digital audio and video
recording and playback

1

Record up to about 12-hour images with a
double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc, and up
to about 6-hour images with a 4.7 GB DVD­RAM disc, depending on the recording
mode.

Creating DVD video title using
DVD-RW disc

2

With DVD-VR300, create your own DVD
video title on 4.7 GB DVD-RW discs.

A Variety of Recording Options

3

Select an appropriate recording mode
between XP, SP, and LP to meet your
recording needs. (See page 65~66.)
Recordingzquality and time on a 4.7-GB
DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc:

• XP mode - High quality, about 1 hour

• SP mode - Standard quality, about 2 hours

• LP mode - Low quality, about 4 hours

• EP mode - Lower quality, about 6 hours

12 - Getting Started

Copying digital camcorder content
using DV input jack

4

Record digital camcorder images onto
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs using the
DV input jack (IEEE 1394-4pin). (See page

69.)

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