Samsung DVD-R135-XAA - Manuel (Page 5)

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• This product optimizes the DVD-R for each recording.
Optimizing is carried out when you start recording
after inserting the disc or turning on the unit.
Recording onto the disc may become impossible if
optimizing is carried out too many times.
• Playback may be impossible in some cases due to
the condition of recording.
• 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.
DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording
• Recording and playback can be performed on
DVD-RW discs in both the Video and VR Modes.
• Once a DVD-RW recorded in VR Mode or Video
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.
• 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 VR Mode
when first initialized.
• DVD-RW (VR mode)
- This is a format that is used for recording data on
DVD-RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit,
delete, partial delete, create a playlist, etc.
- A disc that is recorded in this mode will not play in
standard DVD players.
• 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 Video Mode
by a different maker’s recorder but has not been
finalized, it cannot be played or additionally be
recorded by this recorder.
DVD-RAM Disc Playback
• DVD-RAM discs come with or without a cartridge.
For this product, we recommend DVD-RAM discs
that come without cartridges.
• You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD players
due to compatibility issues.
• Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0. discs can be
played in this unit.
• For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the
cartridge and use the disc only.
Protection
This DVD Recorder can allow you to protect the contents of
your discs, as described below.
• Program-protection : See page 75 “Locking a Title”
• Disc-protection : See page 87 “Disc Protection”
✻ DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs that are incompatible with
the DVD-VIDEO format cannot be played with this product.
✻
For more information on DVD recording compatibility,
consult your DVD-RW/DVD-R manufacturer.
✻
If poor quality DVD-RW/DVD-R discs are used, your
recordings may fail.
Do not use the following discs!
• LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs should not
be used in this product.
[Note]
Disc types that can be played :
CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/JPEG/DVD-Video/DVD-
RAM/DVD-RW/ DVD-R.
DVD+R/+RW cannot record, but the finalized +R/+RW
can be played.
For a DVD-R/DVD-RW disc, which has been recorded in Video
Mode on another component, it can play only when finalized.
• 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 "
The disc
cannot be played. Please check the regional code of the
disc.
" will be displayed.
• If your DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/-R disc is an illegal copy or is
not in DVD video format, it may also not be playable.
High Speed Recording discs can be used in this unit.
• Not all brands of discs will be compatible with this unit.
• The latest firmware upgrade to improve recording & playback
quality can be downloaded from our web site. (Download
Center at www.samsung.com/ca)
• If disc compatibility problems continue, or there is an issue upgrading
your recorder, contact the Call Center at 1-800-SAMSUNG.
COPY PROTECTION
• Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because
of this, you should only connect your DVD Recorder 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.
Disc compatibility
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