Frequently Asked Questions - Philips DVDR5500/05B User Manual

What kind of disc should I use for
recording?
You can only record on DVD±R, DVD±RW
or DVD+R DL discs. DVD±R/±RW is the
most compatible recordable DVD format in
the market today. They are fully compatible
with most of the existing DVD-Video players
and DVD-ROM drives in computers.
What is the capacity of a DVD±R and
DVD±RW?
4.7GB, or equivalent to six CDs. You can
store only one hour of recording on a single
disc at the highest quality (DVD standard)
and about 8 hours recording at the lowest
quality (VHS standard). The recording mode
indicates the number of hours that will fi t on
a single disc.
What is the difference between
DVD±R and DVD±RW?
DVD±R is "recordable" and DVD±RW is
"erasable" and "rewritable". With a DVD±R,
you can record multiple sessions on the
same disc. But when the disc is full, you
cannot record any more on the disc. The
DVD±RW allows you to record over the
same disc repeatedly.
Can I copy a VHS tape or DVD from
an external player?
Yes, but only if the VHS tape or DVD is not
copy protected.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is DV?
Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can
connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this
recorder using a single DV cable for input
and output of audio, video, data and control
signals.
– This recorder is only compatible with
DV-format (DVC-SD) camcorders.
Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS
video recorders are not compatible.
– You cannot connect more than one DV
camcorder at a time to this recorder.
– You cannot control this recorder from
external equipment connected via the DV
IN socket.
What are Titles and Chapters?
A DVD disc contains Titles and Chapters,
which are similar to the Titles and Chapters
of a book. A Title is often a complete movie
and is broken down into Chapters, or
individual scenes from the movies.
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Programmes are recorded as a single title.
They may consist of one chapter or a few
chapters within a title, depending on the
recording settings.
How do I set up Titles and Chapters?
The recorder will automatically create a new
Title every time you start a new recording.
You can then add Chapters to these
recordings manually or have them
automatically inserted at a specifi c intervals.
Title
chapter markers
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