Panasonic DMR-E80H - Manual (Page 10)

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Disc information
≥ We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been con-
firmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform
correctly.
≥ 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.
≥ Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded
on using this unit.
≥ 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.
≥ 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.
≥ Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded
as they are received.
≥ In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on another
playback source, the disc must first be finalized (
➜ page 36).
≥ Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.
≥ 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.
≥ 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.
≥ It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording man-
agement information after recording finishes.
≥ 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.
≥ Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of the
recording.
≥ The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video sig-
nal input.
≥ A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other
Panasonic DVD recorders.
[RAM]
You can protect the contents of your discs in the following ways.
≥ 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)
≥ Program-protect ( ➜ page 34)
≥ Disc-protect ( ➜ page 36)
§ 1 Play is in stereo only.
§ 2 Including discs recorded with MP3.
≥ 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.
≥ 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
§ the disc after recording.
Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the
condition of recording.
§ A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
≥ This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.
≥ Audio format
The features you can use with the different types of discs are indi-
cated as follows.
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
| | | | |
Hard Disk DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Audio DVD-Video
[VCD] [CD] [MP3]
| | |
Video CD Audio CD MP3 discs
≥[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized
( ➜ page 36). DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same
features as DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V] .)
≥ DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
≥ 12-cm (5 z ), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM
≥ DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard
≥ 3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥ Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment
≥ PAL discs ≥ DVD-ROM ≥ DVD-RW ≥i RW
≥ CD-ROM ≥ CDV ≥ CD-G ≥ Photo CD
≥ CVD ≥ SVCD ≥ SACD ≥ MV-Disc
≥ PD ≥ Divx Video Disc, etc.
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
Protection
PROTECT
Play-only discs
DVD-Audio § 1 DVD-Video Video CD Audio CD § 2
DVD-Video
Dolby Digital ( ➜ page 45)
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 ( ➜ page 45)
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