Hitachi DVRF7U - Manual (Page 10)

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DVD
This involves a function avail-
able in DVD or Video Mode
DVD-R
RAM
This involves a function avail-
able in DVD-RAM
RW
This involves a function avail-
able in DVD-RW
R
This involves a function avail-
able in DVD-R
CD
This involves a function avail-
able in a data CD (CD-ROM,
CD-R, or CD-RW)
JPEG
This involves a function avail-
able in a data picture CD (CD-
ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW)
MP3
This involves a function avail-
able in a data CD (CD-ROM,
CD-R, or CD-RW on which
MP3 is recorded)
NOTE
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Preliminary
Check items before operating
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About the use of this instruction manual
1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before
using this product. (See pages 2~6)
2) If a problem occurs, check for Troubleshooting.
(See pages 101~103)
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10 - English
Before Reading the
Instruction Manual How to use the DVD
Recorder-VCR
Step 1 Select the disc type
Step 2 Format the disc to start recording
This unit can record 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 or DVD-RAM type disc. If you want to save a
recording without any changes, choose a non-rewritable
DVD-R.
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
This type of disc can be formatted in DVD-Video Recording
format (VR mode). You can edit recorded images and create
a playlist in a specific sequence according to your
requirements.
Using a DVD-RW
This type of disc can be formatted in either DVD-Video
format (Video mode) or DVD-Video Recording format (VR
mode). For an unused disc, a message that asks whether to
format in Video Mode or not is displayed. 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.
When formatting is complete, you can record on the disc.
You can play this type of disc on various DVD components
only when they have been finalized.
■ You can only use one format on a DVD-RW.
■ You can change the DVD-RW format to another for-
mat. It should be noted that the data on the disc may
be lost when changing formats.
Note