Panasonic HDC-SD9PC Operating Instructions Manual page 89

About the approximate time it takes for copying to a disc
To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc
Disc type
DVD-RAM
*
DVD-RW
*
DVD-R
To copy 600 still pictures (approx. 600 MB)
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R
≥ DVD-R DL have two layers of recording surface so the copy time is approximately 2 to 3 times that
of DVD-R.
≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer than the above
times. Wait until a message appears indicating that copying is complete.
jThe number of recorded scenes:
It will take time to copy if the number of recorded scenes is large even when the recording time is
the same.
jWhen the temperature of the DVD burner has become high:
Example: If multiple discs have been copied to continuously or the surrounding temperature is high.
∫ To copy the same data on a new disc successively after confirming the
contents of the copied disc by playing it back
Press the DISC COPY button on the
playback thumbnail view to display the
selection screen in Step 2, so that you can
copy data again.
≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l 90)
≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while
copying. Also, do not shake the DVD burner.
≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway.
≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
≥ Motion pictures that are recorded on a PC with HD Writer 2.5E cannot be copied.
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, the last scene copied to a disc is automatically
divided to fit the space on the disc.
≥ The number of discs necessary for copying is automatically calculated. However, copying may be
completed using less discs than the number displayed if there is other data on the SD card or if
scenes were automatically divided.
≥ When the disc that was copied to is played back on another device, the picture may momentarily stop
at the points where the scenes switch.
Copy time
Approx. 50 min to 80 min
Approx. 35 min to 75 min
Approx. 25 min to 45 min
Disc type
* The data is written to all areas of the disc
to increase playback compatibility with
other devices so, even if the data capacity
to be copied is small, the time it takes for
copying may be about the same as the
time shown in the table.
Copy time
Approx. 30 min to 40 min
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