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Disc information
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We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been con-
firmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform
correctly.
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Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,
dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the record-
ing surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.
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Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded
on using this unit.
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DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible with
other DVD players, including some Panasonic players. Con-
sult the manual for the player to determine compatibility with
these DVD-RAM discs.
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This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge
DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give
better protection to your recordings.
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Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded
as they are received.
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In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on another
playback source, the disc must first be finalized (
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page 34).
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Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.
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You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform
editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and
erasing programs before finalizing.
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When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that space does not
become available. Once an area on a DVD-R is recorded on, that
area is no longer available for recording, whether the recording is
erased or not.
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It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording man-
agement information after recording finishes.
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This unit optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing is
carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or
turning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossi-
ble if optimizing is carried out too many times.
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Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of the
recording.
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The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video sig-
nal input.
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Including discs recorded with MP3.
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The producer of the material can control how DVD-Video and
Video CDs 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 instructions carefully.
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This unit can play CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc) recorded
with CD-DA (digital audio), video CD (video CD format 2.0 or
above) or MP3. Finalize
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the disc after recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condi-
tion of the recording.
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A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
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This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.
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Audio format
The features you can use with the different types of discs are indi-
cated as follows.
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
[VCD]
[CD]
[MP3]
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DVD-RAM DVD-R
DVD-Video Video CD Audio CD MP3 discs
[DVD-R]
indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized
(
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page 34). DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same fea-
tures as DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated
[DVD-V]
.)
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DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
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12-cm (5
z
), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM
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DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard
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3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring
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Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment
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PAL discs
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DVD-ROM
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DVD-RW
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DVD-Audio
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+RW
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CD-ROM
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CDV
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CD-G
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Photo CD
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CVD
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SVCD
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SACD
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MV-Disc
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PD
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Divx Video Disc, etc.
[RAM]
You can protect the contents of your discs in the following ways.
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Cartridge-protect:
With the write-protect tab in the protect posi-
tion, you cannot record to, edit, or erase from
the disc. (Type 1, 2, and 4 cartridge discs)
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Program-protect (
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page 32)
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Disc-protect (
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page 34)
Discs you can use for recording and
play
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5
z
)
2.8 GB, 8 cm (3
z
)
DVD-R
4.7 GB 12 cm (5
z
)
1.4 GB, 8 cm (3
z
)
for General Ver. 2.0
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
Play-only discs
DVD-Video
Video CD
Audio CD
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DVD-Video
Dolby Digital (
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page 47)
This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2
channels). Connect an amplifier with a built-
in Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround
sound.
DTS Digital Surround (
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page 47)
Connect this unit to equipment that has a
DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.
Discs you can use
Discs that cannot be played
Protection
PROTECT
