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HDD, disc and card information
≥
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 45, 53).
§
4
Only one is recorded (
➡
page 48, Select MTS).
§
5
CPRM (
➡
page 53) 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 48).
≥
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 53,
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
Instructions
Hard disk drive (HDD)
≥
160 GB
Indicated in these
instructions with
[HDD]
–
Temporary storage
≥
You can record up to 284 hours [in EP (8H) mode] (
➡
page 17, Recording modes and
approximate recording times).
≥
You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip)
(
➡
page 18).
≥
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 53).
≥
You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (
➡
page 28, 42).
DVD-RAM
≥
4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm
(5
z
)
≥
2.8 GB, 8 cm (3
z
)
[RAM]
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 17, Recording modes and approximate recording times).
≥
You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip)
(
➡
page 18).
≥
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 53). You cannot transfer
(dub) a recorded title.
≥
This unit is compatible with 1
k
–3
k
recording speed discs.
≥
You can transfer (dub) up to 24
k
recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible
disc (
➡
page 37).
≥
You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (
➡
page 28, 42).
DVD-R
≥
4.7 GB, 12 cm (5
z
)
≥
1.4 GB, 8 cm (3
z
)
[DVD-R]
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 17, Recording modes and
approximate recording times).
≥
By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only) (
➡
page 45, 53).
≥
You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”.
≥
This unit is compatible with 1
k
–4
k
recording speed discs.
≥
You can transfer (dub) up to 32
k
recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible
disc (
➡
page 37).
(
±
: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
≥
Played on this unit in 2 channels.
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 27)
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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