Hdd, Disc And Card Information; Recording - Panasonic DMR-E95H Operating Instructions Manual

HDD, disc and card information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play
Type
Hard disk drive (HDD)
≥160 GB
Indicated in these
instructions with [HDD]
DVD-RAM
≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm
≥2.8 GB, 8 cm
[RAM]
DVD-R
≥4.7 GB, 12 cm
≥1.4 GB, 8 cm
[DVD-R]
≥We recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.
≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)
Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.
Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?
The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon
what you require.
(Y: Possible, t: Impossible)
Re-writable
Edit
Play on other players
Recording both M 1 and M 2 of bilingual
broadcast
Recording broadcasts that allow one copy
Recording 16:9 aspect picture
Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)
Disc type Logo
DVD-Audio
[DVD-A]
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]
Video CD
[VCD]
Audio CD
[CD]
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Temporary storage
≥You can record up to 284 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode] (➡ page 19, Recording modes and
approximate recording times).
≥You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip) (➡page 19).
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≥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 55).
≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ page 28, 42).
Re-writable discs for backup use
≥You can record up to 16 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode on double-sided disc. You cannot record or play
continuously on two sides] (➡page 19, Recording modes and approximate recording times).
≥You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip) (➡page 19).
≥Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4 GB) 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 55). You cannot transfer (dub) a recorded
title.
≥This unit is compatible with 1k–3k recording speed discs.
≥You can transfer (dub) up to 24k 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).
One time recording discs for backup use (recordable until the disc is full)
≥You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode] (➡ page 19, 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, 55).
≥You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow "One time only recording".
≥This unit is compatible with 1k–4k recording speed discs.
≥You can transfer (dub) up to 32k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible disc
(➡page 37).
DVD-RAM DVD-R
Y t
Y §1
Y §2 Y
Y t
Y §5 t
Y §6
Instructions
High fidelity music discs
≥Played on this unit in 2 channels.
High quality movie and music discs
Recorded music and video
(including CD-R/RW)
Recorded music and audio
(including CD-R/RW)
CD-R and CD-RW with music
recorded in MP3 (➡ page 27)
Instructions
§ 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, 55).
§ 4 Only one is recorded (➡page 49, Bilingual Audio Selection).
§ 5 CPRM (➡ page 55) compatible discs only.
§ 6 The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.
[Note]
§3
When "DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode" is set to "On" the
§4
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 programme (➡ 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 discs 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.
Discs that cannot be played
≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm
≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (➡ page 55,
Finalize)
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than "2" or "ALL"
≥DVD-ROM ≥DVD-RW
≥CD-ROM ≥CDV
≥CVD ≥SVCD
≥PD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc.
≥iR ≥iRW
≥CD-G ≥Photo CD
≥SACD ≥MV-Disc