Handling Discs; Disc Formats - Panasonic DMR-ES20DEB Operating Instructions Manual

Handling Discs

Only play round discs.
Do not touch the recording
surface of the disc.

Disc formats

Cartridge discs
RAM
When the write-protection device is
activated, you can neither record nor
edit or delete the contents of a disc.
Cartridge write protection
Remove 8cm discs from the
cartridge before you use them
on the unit.
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Handling Discs
If the surface of a disc that does not have or was removed from a cartridge is damaged,
scratches, dirt, dust or fingerprints can compromise the recording, editing or playback.
Such damage can also occur when the disc is inserted back into the cartridge.
Cleaning the DVD-RAM
Clean the disc with a special DVD-RAM cleaner (optional) and read
the cleaner instructions throughly before use.
Cleaning DVD-Videos, Video CDs and CDs
If the disc is dirty, wipe it with a moist and then a dry cloth.
Bad scratches and stubborn dirt may not be able to be removed so that
recording, editing or playback is still compromised even after cleaning.
The disc should then no longer be used. Do not use benzine, alcohol,
water, cleaning sprays, household cleaners or other solvents.
DVD lens cleaner Compatible models
Only for Panasonic`s DVD recorders. Do NOT use this cleaner with any other Panasonic
DVD products or with the DVD products of any other companies since doing so may
damage the products.
Place the disc in the tray with the label facing upwards.
With double-sided discs, place the side that you want to play, with the label facing up.
Note:
Only the label side of the disc may be written on. Use a soft oil-based felt pen.
Do not use a ball-point pen or other hard writing instrument. Do not affix any
stickers or labels to the disc. The disc can warp and may become unusable.
When not in use, place the disc in its jewel case or cartridge
so that it does not become scratched or dirty.
Do not drop the disc, place them on top of each other
a nd never bang them. Do not place anything on top of the disc.
Protect the disc from dirt, dust, heat, humidity, direct sunlight or
strong temperature fluctuations (since condensation water can form).
DVD-Video Recording Format (VR)
This format enables the free editing of recordings. Digital programmes that allow "one time
only recording" can be recorded once on a CPRM-compatible DVD-RAM. Playback is only
possible on compatible units.
DVD-Video Format (V)
This format corresponds with the commercially available DVD-Video.
Recordings made with this unit must be finalised in order to be played back on a
DVD player.
Digital programmes that allow "one time only recording" can not be recorded.
The DVD-Video format can be recorded on DVD-R or DVD-RW.
RAM
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)
This unit is compatible with the copy-protection system CPRM for writable media.
When using a CPRM-compatible disc, a digital programme can be recorded one time.
Programmes broadcast with this copy-protection system cannot be recorded on DVD-R or
2.8GB DVD-RAM.
Regional codes (DVD-Video only)
DVD-Videos with the regional code 2 or ALL can be played with this unit.
The code is listed on the backside of the unit.
England and Continental Europe: 2.
This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not pay
TV or encrypted channels.
PROTECT
Cartridge