Pioneer DVR-530H Instruction Manual

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EnglishUsing Dual Layer DVD-R DiscsDual Layer DVD-R discs contain two recordable layers on a single side. This unit is capable of recordingto Dual Layer DVD-R discs in Video mode. As a result, you can record up to approximately 1.8x morematerial than with conventional DVD-R discs. In addition, record, playback and copy functions can allbe performed in the same way as with conventional discs. However, in order to use Dual Layer DVD-Rdiscs 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 mustfinalize the discs. (Even so, discs may not be played back on some DVD recorders/players.)Please read the information provided on the disc packaging carefully, and confirm the disc type, version and recordingspeed compatibility before purchasing Dual Layer DVD-R discs.Confirm the disc type.This unit cannot record to DVD+R DoubleLayer discs.Confirm the disc version.Always use Ver. 3.0* Dual Layer DVD-R discs.Some discs are CPRM-compatible. For detailsabout these discs, refer to the OperatingInstructions.* Ver. 3.0 may be printed either on the front or onthe back side of the disc case depending on themanufacturer.Confirm the recording speed.Always use discs compatible with 2x or 4xrecording speed.This logo indicates that thedisc is a Dual Layer DVD-Rdisc.• Correct operation has been confirmed for Dual LayerDVD-R discs (Ver. 3.0/2x, 4x) produced by thefollowing manufacturer:Mitsubishi Kagaku Media / Verbatim (as of March2005)About Dual Layer DVD-R discs1234R DL4X/2XDVDDVD–R DLR DLVer.3.0Recordable2x/4x Recordingspeed compatibilityDUAL LAYERDUAL LAYERR DL4X/2X412 3Recording times for Dual LayerDVD-R discsStandard recording times* when using a 12 cmsingle-sided 8.5 GB Dual Layer DVD-R disc areas follows:XP: Approx. 1 hr 51 minsSP: Approx. 3 hrs 35 minsLP: Approx. 7 hrs 11 minsEP: Approx. 10 hrs 46 minsSLP: Approx. 14 hrs 21 minsSEP: Approx. 17 hrs 57 minsMN1: Approx. 24 hrs* The maximum number of titles that can berecorded on a disc is 99. You may not be ableto record for the maximum recording time ifthe maximum allowable number of titles isexceeded.

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