Panasonic DMRE20 - DVD VIDEO RECORDER Page 8 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Discs you can use

The features you can use with the different types of discs are
indicated as follows.

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]

[CD] [VCD]

For your reference

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[DVD-R]

indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized

(page 45) and can still be recorded on.

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DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same features as
DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated

[DVD-V]

Discs you can use for recording and play

Logos for the discs you can record on and play

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no
compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a
problem with the unit or disc, and accepts no responsibility
and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage
caused by such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are

(1) A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD

recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another
company.

(2) A disc used as described in (1) and then played again in this

unit.

(3) A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer

disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this
unit.

Note

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Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,
dirt, dust, and scratches on the recording surface may make it
impossible to use the disc for recording.

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If you use DVD-RAM cartridges, you can protect your recordings
with the write protected tab (page 90). With the tab in this
position, you cannot record to the disc, delete programmes with
the direct navigator,edit with the play list screen, or format the
disc.

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This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge
DVD-RAM, but cartridge-type discs give better protection to your
valuable recordings.

For your reference

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DVD-RAM recorded on this unit cannot be played on
incompatible players (including players manufactured by
Panasonic).

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Using a Panasonic DVD-RAM, you can record broadcasts that
allow you to make one copy, such as some satellite broadcasts.

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This unit cannot record PAL signals to discs containing NTSC
signals or vice versa.

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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.

Play-only discs

Discs you can play-only and their logos

Region Management Information (DVD-Video only)

Region number are allocated to DVD players and software
according to where they are sold.

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For the United Kingdom : “2”

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For Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of
China : “3”

DVD-Video can be played on this unit if their region
number is the same or includes the same number, or if
the DVD is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for
this unit before choosing discs. The number for this unit
is indicated on the rear panel of the unit.

Playing CD-R and CD-RW

This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) and Video CD
format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized

upon

completion of recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the
condition of the recording.

Note

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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 instructions carefully.

Disc
type

Logo

Regulation

Indication used
in instructions

DVD-
RAM

[4.7 GB / 9.4 GB,
5

(12 cm)]

[2.8 GB 3

(8 cm)]

[RAM]

DVD-
R

4.7 GB for
General Ver.2.0