Tascam BD-R2000 - Manual (Page 9)

9
Getting Started
Discs
BD recording formats
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BDAV mode
• Videos can be edited (chapter edit etc) and new videos can
be added to the disk. This format is suitable for recording
videos.
• MPEG2 with HD quality will be recorded as it is onto
the disc. This format has low playback compatibility, but
performs well when used for backups.
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BDMV mode
• Compatible and playable on other BD players. Menu
functions similar to those of DVD video mode are also
included.
This format performs well for distribution purposes.
DVD recording formats
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VR MODE
• Format the disc using “VR MODE” if you want to add new
videos to the disc.
• Deleting currently saved videos increases the remaining
space on the disc. (except for the case of DVD-R discs.)
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VIDEO MODE
• Format the disc in this mode if you want to play the disc on
a different DVD player.
Formatting of discs
Formatting is required for some disc types. Perform formatting
if this is necessary.
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When using BD-RE or BD-R discs
Formatting is required. Format the disc using this unit.
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When using DVD-R discs
Formatting is required depending on the disc mode to be
used.
• Formatting is required when the disc is used in “VR MODE”.
Format the disc using this unit.
• Formatting is not required when using the disc in “VIDEO
MODE”.
Note:
• BD-R and DVD-R discs cannot be reformatted. Check the
disc mode before formatting the disc.
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When using DVD-RW discs
Formatting is required. Format the disc using this unit.
• Format using “VR MODE” or “VIDEO MODE”.
On-screen Displays
Status display
Displays the current settings and operating status (such as
playback, pause) of this unit.
Pressing the [ON SCREEN] button on the remote control
displays the status. To cancel the display, press the [ON
SCREEN] button again.
You can select whether to display the statuses by changing
the settings in the settings menu.
For more details, refer to "Display" (A page 79) .
Memo:
• To display the statuses, set the ON SCREEN GUIDE item
on the DISPLAY menu screen to “AUTO”.
• Setting the DISPLAY item to “OFF” hides display of all
status information.
Event display
An on-screen event display appears on the display window as
well as the monitor when there is a misoperation.
• The event display appears for an interval of about three
seconds.
Memo:
• The same event display may appear several times.
Alarm display
When an operation is not accepted by this unit, an on-screen
alarm display appears on the display of the main unit as well
as the monitor.