Operating Instructions - Language - English

∫ Before Use
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≥On DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and Video CD, the producer of the material can control how these discs 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 information for details.
The features you can use with the different types of discs are as follows.
° Possible operations (≤: OK t: NG)
°° The remaining of the disc will not be increased even if erased.
For your reference
≥Functions that can use the card (page 10) are indicated by
[SD] (SD card) [CARD] (PC card).
≥Functions that can use the internal hard disk (page 9) are
indicated by [HDD].
DVD-RAM
This capable of rewriting and editing. There are 2 types of
DVD-RAM, single-sided and double-sided. The capacity of the
double-sided disc is 9.4 GB.
≥ This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Recordable 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 or 2.8 GB
DVD-RAM.
≥ This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals.
(However, both types of programme may be recorded onto the HDD.) Play
of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not
guaranteed.
≥ DVD-RAMs recorded on this unit cannot be played on incompatible
players.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic’s DVD-RAM, which is confirmed the
compatibility with this unit.
≥ The aspect ratio of the recorded images will be the same as that of the
originals.
DVD-R
This is a recordable disc with high compatibility and storage
stability. (You cannot rewrite it.) This unit is capable of recording of
DVD-R from 1k speed to 4k speed.
≥ You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing it on this
unit.
≥ The aspect ratio of the recorded images will be 4:3.
≥ DVD-R can be record only either of bilingual audio (M1 or M2). Select the
desirable audio type in “Bilingual Audio Selection” (page 54).
≥ Some broadcasts carry signals that allow you to copy once, but you cannot
record them with DVD-R. Use DVD-RAM to record these kinds of
broadcast.
≥ Before finalizing, erasing programmes will not increase the disc’s available
time.
≥ After finalizing, these DVD-R can no longer be recorded on or edited.
≥ This unit may not be able to play back DVD-Rs other than Panasonic’s
product depending on the recording condition. We recommend using
Panasonic’s DVD-R, which is confirmed the compatibility with this unit.
≥ DVD-R recorded by this unit cannot be recorded by other Panasonic’s
DVD recorders in some cases.
≥ If you use DVD-R which is compatible with high speed, you can record
from HDD to DVD-R with k24 speed at its maximum (in the case of a
programme of Dolby Digital recorded in EP mode). The programmes
stored on HDD can be quickly recorded on DVD-R.
DVD-Audio
This is a disc for music with high sound quality.
≥ In this unit, it is played with 2 channels (stereos).
DVD-Video
This is a marketed software with high picture quality which
already includes movies or music.
≥ This unit can play discs with marks (region number) shown on the
right.
Audio-CD
This is a marketed software which already includes music or audio.
This is a CD-R or a CD-RW including music recorded in MP3
compression technology.
≥ This unit can play finalized CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc) recorded
under CD-DA (digital audio), Video CD or MP3 format. Some CD-R or CD-
RW may not be played due to the condition of the recording.
Video-CD
This is a marketed software which already includes music or audio.
Discs
Discs you can use
Disc type Logo Indication
Possible operations°
Example of configuration
A B C D E
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB / 9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z)
2.8 GB 8 cm (3z)
[RAM] ≤≤≤≤≤
DVD-R
4.7 GB 12 cm (5z), 1.4 GB 8 cm (3z)
for General Ver.2.0
4.7 GB 12 cm (5z)
for General Ver.2.0/4k-SPEED
DVD-R Revision 1.0
[DVD-R]
Not finalized
≤ ≤ ≤°° t t
[DVD-V]
Finalized
t≤ttt
DVD-Audio
(Play is in stereo only.)
[DVD-A] t≤tt≤
DVD-Video [DVD-V] t≤tt≤
Audio CD
(Including discs recorded with
MP3.)
[CD] t≤ttt
– [MP3] t≤ttt
Video CD [VCD] t≤tt≤
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Programme ...........
Scene (Play List)...
1 2 3 4 5
Programme...........
1 2
12
3 4 5
Title .......................
Chapter .................
1 2
12
3 4 5
Group ....................
Track .....................
1 2
12
3 4 5
Title.......................
Chapter .................
1 2 3 4 5
Track.....................
12
1 2 3 1 2
1 2 3 4 5
Group ....................
Track .....................
Total track .............
1 2 3 4 5
Track.....................
A Recording B Playback C Programme erase/Titling
D Creating play lists E Selecting audios
Features
Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs.
http://www.matsushita-europe.com/ (For Continental Europe)
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