Before Use
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≥On DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and Video CD, the producer of the material can control how these discs are played. This means that you may
not be able to control play of a disc with some operations described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s information for details.
The features you can use with the different types of discs are as follows.
° Possible operations (Y: Possible, –: Impossible)
°° The remaining of the disc will not be increased even if erased.
DVD-RAM
≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Recordable
Media (CPRM) system so you can record broadcasts that allow
once copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto 4.7 GB/9.4 GB
DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is not possible to
record onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM.
≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC
signals. Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on
another unit is not guaranteed.
≥DVD-RAMs recorded on this unit cannot be played on incompatible
players.
≥We recommend using Panasonic’s DVD-RAM, which is confirmed
the compatibility with this unit.
≥The aspect ratio of the recorded images will be the same as that of
the originals.
[RAM] (Cartridge discs)
∫Protection of cartridge disc
You can protect the contents of your discs.
≥With the write-protect tab in the protect
position, you cannot record to, edit, or erase
from the disc.
DVD-R
≥You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing it on
this unit.
≥The aspect ratio of the recorded images will be 4:3.
≥DVD-R can be recorded only either of audio type (M1 or M2).
Select the desirable audio type in “Bilingual Audio Selection”
(l 44).
≥Some broadcasts carry signals that allow you to copy once, but you
cannot record them with DVD-R. Use DVD-RAM to record these
kinds of broadcast.
≥Before finalizing, erasing programmes will not increase the disc’s
available time.
≥After finalizing, these DVD-R can no longer be recorded on or
edited.
≥This unit may not be able to play back DVD-Rs other than
Panasonic’s product depending on the recording condition. We
recommend using Panasonic’s DVD-R, which is confirmed the
compatibility with this unit.
≥DVD-R recorded by this unit cannot be recorded by other
Panasonic’s DVD recorders in some cases.
CD-R, CD-RW
≥This unit can play finalized CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc)
recorded under CD-DA (digital audio), Video CD or MP3 format.
Some CD-R or CD-RW may not be played due to the condition of
the recording.
Discs
∫ Discs you can use
Disc type Logo Indication
Possible operations°
Features
A B C D E
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB / 9.4 GB 12 cm,
2.8 GB 8 cm
[RAM] YYYYY
This is capable of rewriting and editing. There are 2 types of
DVD-RAM, single-sided and double-sided. The capacity of
the double-sided disc is 9.4 GB. (l below)
DVD-R
4.7 GB 12 cm, 1.4 GB 8 cm
for General Ver.2.0
4.7 GB 12 cm
for General Ver.2.0/4k-SPEED
DVD-R Revision 1.0
[DVD-R]
Not finalized
Y Y Y°° ––
This is a recordable disc with high compatibility and storage
stability. (You cannot rewrite it.) This unit is capable of
recording of DVD-R from 1k speed to 4k speed. (l below)
[DVD-V]
Finalized
– Y –––
DVD-Audio [DVD-A] – Y ––Y
This is a disc for music with high sound quality.
≥In this unit, it is played with 2 channels (stereos).
DVD-Video [DVD-V] – Y ––Y
This is a marketed software with high picture quality
which already includes movies or music.
≥This unit can play discs with marks (region
number) shown on the right.
Video CD [VCD] – Y ––Y
This is a marketed software which already includes music or
audio.
Audio CD
[CD] – Y –––
This is a marketed software which already includes music or
audio.
No [MP3] – Y –––
This is a CD-R or a CD-RW including music recorded in MP3
compression technology.
A Recording B Playback C Programme erase/Titling D Creating play lists E Selecting audios
∫ More about Discs
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ALL
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4
2
PROTECT
DVD
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