JVC VR-509E - Manual (Page 56)

Using DVD
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The following shows the discs that can be recorded to and
played using VR-509, in addition to the corresponding display
marks or logos.
* Certain characteristics and properties of DVD-Rs and DVD-
RWs can render them unsuitable for recording or playback.
DVD-R: Only discs that conform with DVD-R Standard 2.0
(video mode) can be used.
DVD-RW: Discs of Version 1.1 or later can be used.
Although Version 1.1 of the DVD-RW Standards
allows the selection of either video mode or VR
mode for recording, this DVD recorder performs
recording in video mode only.
* Version 1.0 of the DVD-RW Standards does not
support video-mode recording, and for this
reason, the corresponding discs cannot be used.
In terms of recording characteristics, DVD-R and DVD-RW
(video mode) differs as follows.
„ DVD-R
Each disc can be recorded only once. Accordingly, these
discs are recommended for use in archiving or long-term
storage.
„ DVD-RW (video mode)
After viewing a disc, all data can be erased and it can be
used to record new content.
• DVD-R/RW discs that have been created in the Self-
Playing format with the VR-509 can only be played back on
the VR-509.
• DVD-R/RW discs created in the DVD-Video format with the
VR-509 can be played back on any DVD player that
supports DVD-R/RW discs, although playback
performance is not guaranteed.
They cannot be played back on the VR-509.
Consult with your nearest JVC dealer for details on suitable
DVD players.
(See Export Form on page 57)
* DVD video discs available on the open market cannot be
played back.
1. Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button.
• The disc tray will open automatically.
2. Place the disc on the disc tray.
• Ensure that the disc is inserted correctly into the tray’s
recess with the printed side facing upward.
3. Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button.
• The disc tray will close automatically and “LOAD” will be
shown on the monitor.
1. Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button.
• The disc tray will open automatically.
2. Remove the disc from the disc tray.
Be sure to wait until the disc tray has opened fully before
removing the disc.
3. Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button.
• The disc tray will close automatically.
DVD for Recording & Playback
DVD-R 12 cm: 4.7 GB
General Version 2.0
(video mode)
DVD-RW 12 cm: 4.7 GB
Version 1.1 or later
(video mode)
DVD-R & DVD-RW Details
The VR-509 Export Format
DVD-R : JVC 4x, 8x
DVD-RW : JVC 2x, 4x
Recommended manufacturers
Inserting & Removing DVD
Inserting a DVD
Removing a DVD
• The disc tray will not open even when the [OPEN/
CLOSE] button is pressed when a DVD is being
created.
• Do not push the disc tray as it is opening or closing.
• Do not place objects other than discs on the disc tray.
• Do not press down on the disc tray.
Precautions regarding the disc tray
Using DVD