Pioneer DVR-530H Instruction Manual

Using Dual Layer DVD-R Discs
Dual Layer DVD-R discs contain two recordable layers on a single side. This unit is capable of recording
to Dual Layer DVD-R discs in Video mode. As a result, you can record up to approximately 1.8x more
material than with conventional DVD-R discs. In addition, record, playback and copy functions can all
be performed in the same way as with conventional discs. However, in order to use Dual Layer DVD-R
discs properly, we recommend that you read the following notes regarding disc usage.
• Dual Layer DVD-R disc technology is a new standard approved by DVD Forum in February 2005.
• If you intend to play back Dual Layer DVD-R discs recorded on this unit in other DVD recorders/players, you must
finalize the discs. (Even so, discs may not be played back on some DVD recorders/players.)
About Dual Layer DVD-R discs
Please read the information provided on the disc packaging carefully, and confirm the disc type, version and recording
speed compatibility before purchasing Dual Layer DVD-R discs.
Confirm the disc type.
1
This unit cannot record to DVD+R Double
Layer discs.
Confirm the disc version.
2
Always use Ver. 3.0
Some discs are CPRM-compatible. For details
about these discs, refer to the Operating
Instructions.
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Ver. 3.0 may be printed either on the front or on
the back side of the disc case depending on the
manufacturer.
Confirm the recording speed.
3
Always use discs compatible with 2x or 4x
recording speed.
This logo indicates that the
4
disc is a Dual Layer DVD-R
disc.
• Correct operation has been confirmed for Dual Layer
DVD-R discs (Ver. 3.0/2x, 4x) produced by the
following manufacturer:
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media / Verbatim (as of March
2005)
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Dual Layer DVD-R discs.
R DL
4X/2X
Recordable
1
DVD DVD–R DL
2x/4x
2
Ver.
3.0
speed compatibility
DUAL LAYER DUAL LAYER
Recording times for Dual Layer
DVD-R discs
Standard recording times
single-sided 8.5 GB Dual Layer DVD-R disc are
as follows:
XP: Approx. 1 hr 51 mins
SP: Approx. 3 hrs 35 mins
LP: Approx. 7 hrs 11 mins
EP: Approx. 10 hrs 46 mins
SLP: Approx. 14 hrs 21 mins
SEP: Approx. 17 hrs 57 mins
MN1: Approx. 24 hrs
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The maximum number of titles that can be
recorded on a disc is 99. You may not be able
to record for the maximum recording time if
the maximum allowable number of titles is
exceeded.
English
4
R DL
4X/2X
R DL
Recording
3
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when using a 12 cm