Hitachi DVRF7U - Manual (Page 61)

Recording Format
When you insert an unused disc, the following message
appears. Since available functions differ depending on the
disc type, select a disc that best fits your preferences.
DVD-RW: When unused DVD-RW disc is first inserted,
the message "Do you want to intialize this disc"
will be displayed. If you select Yes, the disc
will be formatted in Video mode. If you want to
change the mode, refer to Formatting a Disc on
page 95.
DVD-R: Formatting DVD is unnecessary and only Video
Mode Recording is supported.
DVD-RW (Video mode)/-R
• This mode automatically creates chapters at specified
intervals during finalization.
• Simple editing (erasing titles/changing title name).
DVD-RW (VR mode)/-RAM
• This mode involves multiple editing functions (such as
deletion of a whole title, partial deletion of a title, etc.).
• Various editing options using a created Playlist.
Unrecordable pictures
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this
DVD Recorder-VCR.
When the DVD Recorder-VCR receives a copy guard
signal while recording, recording stops and the message
appears on the screen.
Concerning copy control signals.
Broadcasts that contain copy control signals may have one
of the following three signal types: Copy-Free, Copy-Once
and Copy-Never. If you want to record a copy-once type
program, use DVD-RW with CPRM in VR Mode or DVD-
RAM.
Copy-Free Copy-Once Copy-Never
DVD-RW (Ver.1.1) 0 –
DVD-RW (Ver.1.1)
with CPRM
VR mode 0 0*
Video mode 0 –
DVD-R (Ver.2.0) 0 –
DVD-RAM 0 0
Once “Copy Once” has been recorded, additional copying
cannot be performed.
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Uninitialized Disc
Do you want to initialize this disc?
Yes No
RETURN SELECT MOVE EXIT
Disc Manager DVD-RW(VR:F)
Disc Name :
Disc Protection : Not Protected
Disc Format
Delete All Titles
Cartridge Protection Info
Disc
Navigation
Playlist
Timer Rec.
Dubbing
Setup
Disc Manager
Choose the recording format for DVD-RW.
DVD-VR DVD-V