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RECORDING TV PROGRAMS
ON A DVD
This section describes how to record a TV
broadcast on a DVD.
Because of the power demands placed upon
the system, you are strongly advised to
connect AC power when recording programs.
Usable Disc Formats
Depending upon whether you are using Instant
MyMedia (pre-boot) to play or record, certain
types of discs can and cannot be used. See the
following table to determine appropriate formats.
* Only DVDs with the correct region code can
be used.
** DVD-Rs with a capacity of 3.95 GB cannot
be used.
*** You may not be able to play DVD-RAMs
recorded in Instant MyMedia on other DVD
players.
Audio CD
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD Video (VCD)
DVD-R (4.7 GB)
Dual Layer DVD+R
(8.4 GB)
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD-RAM
Disc Type Play Record
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Before recording
Instant MyMedia can record the TV program
being viewed on a DVD-RAM disc.
The procedures in this section assume
that you are in TV mode.
If in a pre-boot environment, you can only
record to DVD-RAM discs.
Instant MyMedia cannot record TV
programs to a hard disk or using a timer.
For recording to the hard disk or recording
using the timer, refer to the WinDVR
manual.
Initializing a DVD disc
If you use a new DVD-RAM disc or a DVD-RAM
disc used in other applications, it must be
initialized before recording.
If you want to record on a disc after deleting old
programs recorded with Instant MyMedia, the
disc must be initialized.
For double-sided DVD-RAM discs, initialize one
side first, then the second side.
If data is written on a DVD-RAM disc, it will
be deleted when the disc is initialized.
1. Insert the DVD-RAM disc you want to format
into the notebook’s multi-format drive. If a disc
for PC data is installed, a message stating so
will appear. Follow the instructions on the
screen to format the disc.
2. Press the [Menu] button while in TV mode.
3. Using the cursor control buttons, select the
Disc Management tab.
4. Select “Quick format” or “Full format” and
press the [Enter] button. Formatting will start.
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