1 load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to record/play is facing up.
2 when using 8 cm (3″) dvd-ram, remove the disc from the cartridge and insert it, making sure you align it with the groove.
should the ac power supply cord come loose by accident or for any other reason the power supply is cut off while recording or editing is taking place, the contents of the disc may be lost.
(1)press the button again to close the tray.
(2)it is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. you will need to eject the disc and turn it over.
[dvd-r]
to play dvd-r on compatible equipment, finalize it (→page 38).
1 you cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording.
2 release protection (cartridge →page 10, disc →page 38) when you record. [ram]
3 when using a dvd-ram for the first time with this unit, format it to ensure accurate recording (→page 38, “format”).
4 there are limitations when recording to dvd-r (→page 10).
5 when recording mts sound onto dvd-r or recording using lpcm, only one of either the main channel or the sub channel can be recorded. select at “select mts” (→page 45).
for your reference
1 you can record up to 99 programs on one disc.
2 this unit is compatible with the content protection for recordable media (cprm →page 54) system so you can record broadcasts that allow one copy, such as some catv broadcasts, onto 4.7 gb/9.4 gb dvd-ram (these are cprm compatible). it is not possible to record onto dvd-r or 2.8 gb dvd-ram.
3 recording will take place on open space on disc. data will not be overwritten.