Panasonic VDR-D105 Operating Instructions Manual page 19

≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc with this unit.
≥ When using double sided disc, you cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc
to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.
≥ 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. (The message
"RECOMMENDED TO USE PANASONIC DISC" appears.) Refer to the following support site for
information about discs that have been confirmed as compatible by Panasonic.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)
≥ Discs recorded on this unit may not be playable on other products.
≥ Recording on DVD-R in DVD Video Recording format is not supported.
≥ When using DVD-RW or DVD-R, do not perform the following, as doing so 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 format types
What is the DVD Video Recording format
(VR format)?
This is a format for recording on DVD discs
which allows you to record and erase
repeatedly and create playlists. You can
record on DVD-RAM and DVD-RW in DVD
Video Recording format with this unit.
∫ Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit
≥ DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0
≥ DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0
≥ DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0
≥ iRW
≥ iR
≥ DVD-R DL
≥ Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm (3z)
≥ Dual/double layer discs
What is the DVD-Video format (Video
format)?
By finalizing the disc, it can be played back
on most DVD players.
You can record on DVD-RW and DVD-R in
DVD-Video format with this unit.
≥ DVD-ROM
≥ DVD-Video
≥ CD-R
≥ CD-RW
≥ CD
≥ LD
Discs
≥ MO
≥ MD
≥ iD
≥ Floppy disk
≥ CD-ROM
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