RQT8314
4
Disc information
• We recommend using Panasonic discs. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.
• You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.
• For the recording time, refer to “Recording modes and approximate recording times” on page 17.
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1
You can record onto the second layer of dual- or double-layer discs after closing the first layer (
Ô
page 35). You will no longer be able to record
to the first layer after you do this (
Ô
page 16).
When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.
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2
You may not be able to use +R recorded on this unit in another Panasonic DVD recorder and vice versa. Once the disc is finalized, however, it
can be played in the other unit.
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3
The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the program is deleted when you use a one time recording disc.
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4
CPRM (
Ô
page 44) compatible discs only.
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5
This unit can use the high-speed recording discs shown in the chart, but using them will not shorten the recording time.
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6
You can play 8x recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.
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7
Play on DVD-R DL compatible equipment.
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8
Play on +R DL compatible equipment.
Discs you can use for recording and play
Disc type
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
DVD-R DL*
1
(dual layer on
single side)
DVD-RW
+R*
2
+R DL*
1
(double layer
on single side)
+RW
Indication in these
instructions
Before
finalization
Before
finalization
Before
finalization
Before
finalization
Before
finalization
After
finalization
After
finalization
After
finalization
After
finalization
After
finalization
Logo
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Recording format
(
Ô
below)
VR
DVD-Video
DVD-Video
DVD-Video
+VR
+VR
+VR
Re-writable*
3
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
What you can do on this unit
Recording
broadcasts that
allow one copy
Yes*
4
No
No
No
No
No
No
Recording both
Main and SAP of
MTS broadcast
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Recording 16:9
aspect picture
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Creating playlists
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Compatibility
Usable high
speed recording
disc type*
5
Up to 5x
Up to 16x
Up to 4x
Up to 6x
Up to 16x
Up to 2.4x
Up to 4x*
6
Play on other
players
Only on DVD-
RAM
compatible
players. (It is
not possible to
finalize the
disc.)
Yes
Yes*
7
Yes
Yes
Yes*
8
Yes
(It is not
possible to
finalize the
disc.)
Only on compatible players after finalizing the disc (
Ô
page 35)
Regarding recording format
VR (DVD Video Recording) format
This is a recording method which allows you to freely record and edit television broadcasts and so on.
• Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to CPRM compatible
DVD-RAM on this unit.
• Play is only possible on a compatible DVD player.
DVD-Video format
This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.
• Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.
• You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on this unit.
RAM
-R
-R DL
-RW(V)
+R
+R DL
+RW
DVD-V
DVD-V
DVD-V
DVD-V
DVD-V
