Hdd And Disc Information; Hdd And Discs You Can Use For Recording And Play; Discs That Cannot Be Played - Panasonic DMR-E85H DIGA Operating Instructions Manual

HDD and disc information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Type
Hard disk drive (HDD)
120 GB
Indicated in these
instructions with [HDD]
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm
(5 )
2.8 GB, 8 cm (3 )
[RAM]
DVD-R
4.7 GB, 12 cm (5 )
1.4 GB, 8 cm (3 )
[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.
Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?
The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon
what you require.
( :Possible, :Impossible)
Re-writable
Edit
Play on other players
Recording both Main and SAP of
MTS broadcast
Recording broadcasts that allow
one copy
Recording 16:9 aspect picture
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 39, 46).
4
Only one is recorded (➡ page 42, Select MTS).
5 CPRM (➡ page 46) 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 programme (➡ page 41).
Protection
[RAM] (Cartridge discs)
With the write-protect tab in the protect position,
you cannot record to, edit, or erase from the
disc.
Play automatically starts when inserted in the
unit.
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Temporary storage
You can record up to 213 hours [in EP (8H) mode] (➡ page 17, Recording modes and
approximate recording times).
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You can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (➡ page 17).
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 46).
Re-writable discs for backup use
You can record up to 16 hours [in EP (8H) mode on double-sided disc. You cannot record or
play continuously on two sides.] (➡ page 17, Recording modes and approximate recording
times).
You can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (➡ page 17).
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 46). You cannot transfer
(dub) a recorded title.
This unit is compatible with 1 –3
You can transfer (dub) up to 24
compatible disc (➡ page 35).
One time recording discs for backup use (recordable until the disc is full)
You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8H) mode].
By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only) (➡ page 39,
46).
You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow "One time only recording".
This unit is compatible with 1 –4
You can transfer (dub) up to 32
compatible disc (➡ page 35).
DVD-RAM DVD-R
1
2 3
4
5
6
PROTECT
Instructions
recording speed discs.
recording speed by using a high speed recording
recording speed discs.
recording speed by using a high speed recording
Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)
Disc type Logo
High fidelity music discs
DVD-Audio
[DVD-A]
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]
Recorded music and video (including
Video CD
CD-R/RW)
[VCD]
Recorded audio and music
Audio CD
(including CD-R/RW)
[CD]
CD-R and CD-RW with music
recorded in MP3 (➡ page 27)
This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording discs). 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 material 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 (5 )
3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (➡ page 46, 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, R, RW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD,
CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.
Instructions
Played on this unit in 2 channels.
High quality movie and
music discs