Panasonic DMR-T3030 - Manual (Page 8)

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4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5")
2.8 GB, 8 cm (3") 4.7 GB for General Ver. 2.0
• This unit is not compatible with:
^ 12-cm (5"), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM
- 3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring
- DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard
- Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment
• This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Record­
able Media (CPRM) system so you can record broadcasts that
allow one 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.
• 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.
DVD-RAM
• 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 (-^page 19).
• Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded
as they are received.
• Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded
on using this unit.
DVD-R
• In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this machine on
another playback source, the disc must first be finalized
(-►page 34).
• Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.
• You can record onto the available space or the disc and perform
editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and
erasing programs before finalizing.
• You cannot record over parts that have been recorded.
• 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.
• Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded
on using this unit.
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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.
• This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) and Video CD format
(Video CD Format 2.0 or above), 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 condi­
tion of the recording.
• This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.
DVD-Video
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Dolby Digital (-►page 56)
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 56)
Connect this unit to equipment that has a
DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.
Ipiécè that cannot bé played
• DVD-Video with a region number other than “1" or “ALL”
• Some DVD-RAM (-►left)
• Some DVD-R (-►left)
• PAL discs
• DVD-ROM
• DVD-RW
• DVD-Audio
• -I-RW
• CD-ROM
• CDV
• CD-G
• Photo CD
• eVD
• SVCD
• SACD
• MV-Disc
• PD
• Divx Video Disc, etc.
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 respon­
sibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent
damage caused by such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
• A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD
recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another
company.
• A disc used as described above and then played again in this
unit.
• A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer
disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this
unit.
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