Operating Instructions DVD Recorder DMR-ES10

RQT8009
5
Getting started
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• 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5″)
• 3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
• DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format
• DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R
recorded on another unit and not finalized (➔ page 36).
• PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)
• DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
• Blu-ray
• DVD-ROM, DVD-R DL, +R DL, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,
Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.
■ How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
■ Concerning non-cartridge
discs
Be careful about scratches and dirt.
■ If there is dirt or
condensation on the disc
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
■ Handling precautions
•
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc
warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)
• Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt
pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
• Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.
• Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels
(rented discs, etc).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as
heart shapes.
• Do not place in the following areas:
– In direct sunlight.
– In very dusty or humid areas.
– Near a heater.
– Locations susceptible to significant differences in temperature
(condensation can occur).
– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.
• To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases
or cartridges when you are not using them.
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format)
• 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5″)
• 1.4 GB, 8 cm (3″)
+R
• 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5″)
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Before finalizing Before finalizing
After finalizing After finalizing
Re-writable discs
One time recording discs
(recordable until the disc is full)
8 hours 8 hours
Only after finalizing the disc.
(➔ page 31)
Only after finalizing the disc.
(➔ page 31)
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×
Only one is recorded
(➔ page 33, Select MTS)
×
Only one is recorded
(➔ page 33, Select MTS)
×
(The picture is recorded in 4: 3
aspect.)
×
(The picture is recorded in 4: 3
aspect.)
(Available space on DVD-RW
(DVD-Video format) increases
only when the last recorded title
is erased.)*2
(Available space does not
increase after erasing.)
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Audio CD Video CD
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Music and audio
recorded
(including CD-R/
RW*3*4)
CD-R and
CD-RW*3*4 with
music recorded in
MP3
Still pictures
(JPEG and TIFF)
recorded on CD-R
and CD-RW*3*4
Music and video recorded
(including CD-R/RW*3*4)
-RW(V)
+R
DVD-V DVD-V
The available space does not increase if these are erased.
Erase this to increase the available space.
Title 1 Title 2
The last
recorded title
The available
space
- - - -
CD VCD
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.
Use a DVD-RAM to record in the DVD Video Recording format.
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.
• These can be played on a DVD player. However programs
recorded on this unit must be finalized to be played on other DVD
players.
Use a DVD-R or DVD-RW to record in the DVD-Video format.
Discs that cannot be played
Disc handling
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.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the
unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility 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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