Panasonic DMR-E500H - Manual (Page 20)

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HDD, disc and card information
§ conventionally recorded programs
≥ We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.
∫ Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?
The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon what you require.
§ 1 You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Available
space does not increase after erasing.
§ 2 Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.
§ 3 After finalizing the disc ( ➡ page 60, 68).
§ 4 Only one is recorded ( ➡ page 63, Select MTS).
§ 5 CPRM ( ➡ page 68) compatible discs only.
§ 6 The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.
[Note]
When “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” is set to “On” the restrictions
on secondary audio recording, etc. are also applied to DVD-RAM.
Turn this setting “Off” if high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R is
not necessary when recording a program (
➡ page 62).
≥ This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which have
been recorded under one of the following standards: CD-DA, MP3 and
Video CD. Close the session or finalize the disc after recording.
Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the
condition of the recording.
≥ The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you
may not always be able to control play as described in these
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
≥ 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5 z )
≥ 3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥ Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment ( ➡ page 68, Finalize)
≥ PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)
≥ DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
≥ DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, i R, i RW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD,
CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.
HDD and discs you can use for recording and play
Type Logo
Data that
can be
recorded
and played
Instructions
Hard disk drive
(HDD)
≥ 400 GB
Indicated in
these
instructions with
[HDD]
–
Video §
Still pictures
MPEG4
Temporary storage
≥ You can record up to 709 hours [in EP (8H) mode] ( ➡ page 23, Recording modes and
approximate recording times).
≥ You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip) ( ➡ page 24).
≥ You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”. You can transfer (dub) a
recorded title to a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM; however, the title is erased from the HDD
(
➡ page 68).
≥ You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. ( ➡ page 34, 52).
≥ You can play and transfer (dub) MPEG4 motion pictures taken on a SD Video Camera etc.
(
➡ page 36, 54)
≥ You can record MPEG4 data at the same time as recording a TV program. ( ➡ page 22)
DVD-RAM
≥ 4.7 GB/9.4 GB,
12 cm (5 z )
≥ 2.8 GB, 8 cm
(3 z )
[RAM]
Video §
Still pictures
MPEG4
Re-writable discs for backup use
≥ You can record approximately up to 8 hours on a single-sided disc and 16 hours on a double-
sided disc (
➡ page 23, Recording modes and approximate recording times).
≥ You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip)
(
➡ page 24).
≥ Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4GB) are
commercially available.
≥ You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” when using CPRM
(Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (
➡ page 68). You cannot transfer
(dub) a recorded title.
≥ This unit is compatible with 1 k –5 k recording speed discs.
≥ You can transfer (dub) up to 40 k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible
disc ( ➡ page 47).
≥ You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. ( ➡ page 34, 52)
≥ You can play and transfer (dub) MPEG4 motion pictures taken on a SD Video Camera etc.
(
➡ page 36, 54)
DVD-R
≥ 4.7 GB, 12 cm
(5 z )
≥ 1.4 GB, 8 cm
(3 z )
[DVD-R]
Video §
One time recording discs for backup use (recordable until the disc is full)
≥ You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8H) mode] ( ➡ page 23, Recording modes and
approximate recording times).
≥ By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only) ( ➡ page 60, 68).
≥ You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”.
≥ This unit is compatible with 1 k –8 k recording speed discs.
≥ You can transfer (dub) up to 64 k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible
disc ( ➡ page 47).
( ± :Possible, t :Impossible) DVD-RAM DVD-R
Re-writable ± t
Edit ± § 1
Play on other players ± § 2 ± § 3
Recording both Main and SAP of
MTS broadcast ± t § 4
Recording broadcasts that allow
one copy ± § 5 t
Recording 16:9 aspect picture ± § 6
Play-only discs [12 cm (5 z )/8 cm (3 z )]
Disc type Logo Instructions
DVD-Audio
[DVD-A]
High fidelity music discs
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]
High quality movie and music
discs
Video CD
[VCD]
Recorded music and video (including
CD-R/RW)
Audio CD
[CD]
Recorded audio and music (including
CD-R/RW)
CD-R and CD-RW with music
recorded in MP3 (
➡ page 33)
Regarding DVD-Audio
Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (
➡ page 68)
of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention.
When playing such discs, or such parts of the disc, unless the number
of connected speakers is the same as the disc’s channel
specification, audio will not be output properly (e.g. part of the audio is
missing, multi-channel audio cannot be selected and audio is played
in two channels). Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.
Discs that cannot be played
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the
technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio
(CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.
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