Discs On Which Video Can Be Recorded; Recording Format - Pioneer DVR-RT502 Operating Instructions Manual

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Discs on which video can be recorded

To record video with this unit, use the discs below:
Media type
DVD-RAM Ver.2.0 Ver.2.1
DVD-RW Ver.1.0, Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2
Ver.1.1 CPRM support
Ver.1.2 CPRM support
(1~6x SPEED)
DVD-R Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1
(1~16x SPEED)
DVD-RAM
• When using cartridge-type DVD-RAM discs, it will
be necessary to remove the disc from the cartridge.
• Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD-
RAM standard Version 2.0 or 2.1.
The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in
any other standard. When using such a disc,
initialize it by using the disc-format function of this
recorder.
• The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some
DVD-RAM discs, because they are edited/recorded
with another manufacture's equipment or PC,
contain a large number of titles, or have little
remaining capacity. Also, a DVD-RAM disc may not
be edited or recorded if its title contains still
pictures.
• When you load a DVD-RAM disc for PC,
"INCORRECT DISC" may appear on screen. In this
case please format the disc to use with this
recorder.
• DVD-RAM discs formatted in UDF2.0 on a PC are
not compatible with this recorder. Before using
these discs, initialize them on this recorder.
• This recorder complies with current copyright
protection technology and can copy a disc only
when the disc permits copying once. When there is
no indication on the disc, copying will not be
allowed.
Such an indication on a disc is required also for the
Library Management database.
DVD-RW
• The disc can be erased and used again about 1,000
times.
• Only the VR mode can be used for Ver.1.0 discs.
• With Ver.1.1/1.2 discs, you can record by selecting
the VR mode or Video mode.
• When you record in the VR mode, you can
repeatedly record and erase. By erasing
unnecessary titles, you effectively increase
remaining time.
• When you record in the Video mode, you can
record until the disc becomes full.
• When you use the Video mode, you can newly
record on the disc by formatting the disc. However,
if the disc is formatted, all the recorded contents
will be erased.
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DVD-R
• You can record on the disc only in the Video mode.
• You can record until the disc becomes full.
• Finalizing the discs allows playback on other DVD
players. However, the finalized discs can no longer
Logo mark
be recorded.
• Discs can be recorded to repeatedly until they are
finalized.
Note
• There are some players that cannot playback discs
that were recorded with this unit. We cannot
guarantee the playback with other units.
• This unit can record on DVD-RAM/RW/R discs that
are 8 cm in diameter.
• This unit cannot record on CD-R or CD-RW.
• This unit may not be able to record to or playback
from discs that have been recorded on other units
due to the recording conditions, surface dirt or
scratches.
• Other units may not be able to record to or
playback from discs that have been recorded on the
unit due to the recording conditions, surface dirt or
scratches.

Recording format

This unit has two modes for formatting discs for
recording: VR mode and Video mode.
When a blank, new disc is loaded into this unit, the
automatic format function starts to format the disc. (For
the disc format setting in this step, see page 27.)
VR mode
• This mode can be used for DVD-RAM/RW.
• In this mode, the discs can be recorded and edited
repeatedly.
• The disc recorded in this mode can be played back
with other DVD-RW-compatible players.
• When a Ver.1.1 CPRM or Ver. 1.2 disc is used, you
can record a "Copy Once" program (see page 54).
Video mode
• This mode can be used for DVD-R and DVD-RW
(Ver.1.1/1.2).
• When you finalize the disc after recording, the disc
recorded with this unit can be played back with
other DVD players.
• Recording, editing or playback of an unfinalized
disc can be done only with this unit. However, there
is some limitation to editing operations.
• In this mode, you cannot record a "Copy Once"
program (see page 54).
• When you record a TV program of a bilingual
broadcast, only one of the audio modes can be
recorded. You have to select it.
Format modes that can be used each disc
The usable format depends on the media type as shown
in the below table.
Media type
DVD-RAM
(Ver.2.0/2.1)
DVD-RW
(Ver.1.0)
DVD-RW
(Ver.1.1/1.2)
DVD-R
(Ver.2.0/2.1)
Format
Available functions
VR mode Playback, recording and
editing (Original/playlist)
VR mode Playback, recording and
editing (Original/playlist)
VR mode Playback, recording and
editing (Original/playlist)
Video mode Playback and recording
Editing (with limitation)
Video mode Playback and recording
Editing (with limitation)