Recording Formats; Recording Mode - Samsung DVD-R170 Manuel

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Recording Formats

Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fi ts your preference.
When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears.
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DVD-RAM/-RW : Format will be started automatically.
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DVD-R : Initializing the disc is unnecessary.
DVD-RAM/-RW(VR)/-R(VR)
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This mode involves multiple editing functions (such as deletion of the
whole title, partial deletion of a title, etc.).
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Various editing options using a created Playlist.
DVD-RW(V)/-R(V)
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Chapters will be created automatically when you fi nalize recording on
DVD-R/DVD-RW discs in Video mode.
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Simple editing (erasing titles/changing title name).

RECORDING MODE

With the unit in Stop mode, select one of eight recording modes by pressing the REC MODE button repeatedly for the desired recording
time and picture quality. In general, picture quality improves as the recording time decreases.
In AUTO mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of the timer
recording.
Recording Mode
HQ (high quality mode)
SP (standard quality mode)
LP (long recording mode)
SLP (long duration mode)
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The dual layer DVD-Rs have approximately double the capacity of single layer DVD-Rs. (See page 38.)
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HSP
LSP
ESP
EP
<DVD-RAM/-RW>
Unformatted Disc.
Formatting. Please wait.
Recording Times
DVD-RAM/-RW/-R
Approx. 1 hour
Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
Approx. 2 hours
Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes
Approx. 3 hours
Approx. 4 hours
Approx. 6 hours
Approx. 8 hours