Disc Information - Panasonic DMR-E100H Operating Instructions Manual

Disc information

Discs you can use for recording and play
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z)
2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)
≥We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been confirmed
to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform correctly.
≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,
dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the record-
ing surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.
≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded
on using this unit.
DVD-RAM
≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible with
other DVD players, including some Panasonic players. Con-
sult the manual for the player to determine compatibility with
these DVD-RAM discs.
≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge
DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give
better protection to your recordings.
≥Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded
as they are received.
DVD-R
≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on another
playback source, the disc must first be finalized ( page 44).
≥Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.
≥You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform
editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and
erasing programs before finalizing.
≥When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that space does not
become available. Once an area on a DVD-R is recorded on, that
area is no longer available for recording, whether the recording is
erased or not.
≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording man-
agement information after recording finishes.
≥This unit optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing is
carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or
turning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossi-
ble if optimizing is carried out too many times.
≥Play may be impossible in some cases due to the condition of
recording.
≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video sig-
nal input.
≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other
Panasonic DVD recorders.
≥This unit is compatible with 1k–4k recording speed discs.
Discs that cannot be played
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than "1" or "ALL"
≥12-cm (5z), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM
≥DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard
≥3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment
≥PAL discs ≥DVD-ROM
≥CD-ROM ≥CDV
≥CVD ≥SVCD
≥PD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc.
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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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-RW ≥iRW
≥CD-G ≥Photo CD
≥SACD ≥MV-Disc
Play-only discs
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DVD-Audio DVD-Video
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Play is in stereo only.
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Including discs recorded with MP3.
≥The producer of the material can control how DVD-Video and
Video CDs 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 instructions carefully.
≥This unit can play CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc) recorded
with CD-DA (digital audio), video CD (video CD format 2.0 or
above) or MP3. Close the sessions or finalize the disc after record-
ing.
Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the
condition of recording.
≥This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.
DVD-Video
≥Audio format
Dolby Digital ( page 53)
This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2
channels). Connect an amplifier with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround sound.
DTS Digital Surround ( page 53)
Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS
decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.
Discs you can use
The features you can use with the different types of discs are indi-
cated as follows.
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
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Hard Disk DVD-RAM DVD-R
[SD] [CARD] [VCD]
| | |
SD cards PC cards Video CD Audio CD MP3 discs
≥[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized
( page 44). DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same
features as DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)
Protection
You can protect the disc and card to avoid accidentally erasing
recorded content.
≥Cartridge-protect [RAM]
(Type 1, 2, and 4 cartridge discs)
Switch the write-protect tab to the protect
position. Play will automatically start once
inserted in the unit.
≥Card-protect [SD] [CARD]
Switch the write-protect switch to the
"LOCK" position.
Video CD Audio CD
| |
DVD-Audio DVD-Video
[CD] [MP3]
| |
PROTECT
e.g. SD Memory Card
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