Panasonic VW-BN2 Operating Instructions Manual page 9

≥ Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or
caddy case cannot be used. Always
remove bare discs from these containers
prior to use.
≥ It is recommended that you use
Panasonic discs. Usually discs
compatible with the DVD standard can be
used for recording and playback with no
problems. However, some commercially
available discs do not meet the DVD
standard for quality and performance. If
you use one of these discs, you may not
be able to record or playback normally.
Refer to the following support site for
information about discs that have been
confirmed as compatible by Panasonic.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
e_cam
(This website is in English only.)
≥ Discs recorded on this unit may not
be playable on other products. In
such cases, play back the disc on this
unit instead.
≥ When using DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R
DL, +RW, +R or +R DL do not perform
the following as it may make the disc
unusable.
– Record on a disc with other products
after recording on it with this unit.
– Record on a disc with this unit after
recording on it with other products.
– Insert an un-finalized disc in any other
products.
∫ About DVD-R DL/+R DL
DVD-R DL or +R DL discs have two layers
of recording and playback surface on one
side. If a scene does not fit on the first layer
(L0), recording continues on the second
layer (L1) so one scene is recorded across
two layers. This unit automatically switches
layers during disc playback so you can play
the whole of the disc continuously like a
normal disc. However, the image or the
sound may momentarily stop at the point
where the layers switch.
∫ Examples of discs that cannot be
used on this unit
≥ Discs other than those with a 12 cm
diameter (You cannot use 8 cm discs
even if you insert them in a commercially
available adaptor.)
≥ 6X–12X high speed recording
compatible DVD-RAM
≥ BD media, etc.
≥ HD DVD media, etc.
∫ How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
∫ When inserting/removing a disc
Do not allow fingerprints or dirt to get on
the recording/playback side of the disc.
≥ If there are scratches or dirt (e.g. dust or
fingerprints) on the recording/playback
side of the disc, normal recording/
playback may not be possible and the
following kind of phenomena may occur.
– Recording/playback is not possible.
– The image or the sound is interrupted
or stops momentarily.
– Noise appears on the image or the
sound.
∫ If there is dirt on the disc
≥ Clean it with the commercially available
disc cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from
the centre to the outer edge to remove
the dirt. Do not use force when wiping
the disc as it may scratch it. Also, do not
use solvents (thinner, water, antistatic
agent, detergent etc.).
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