Discs; Discs You Can Use; Discs You Can Use For Recording And Play; Play-Only Discs - Panasonic DMR-HS2 Operating Instructions Manual

Discs you can use

The features you can use with the different types of discs are
indicated as follows.
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
DVD-RAM DVD-Video
DVD-R
Hard disk Drive
(HDD)
For your reference
≥[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized
(page 42) and can still be recorded on.
≥DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same features as
DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)
≥Functions that can use the memory card are indicated by [CARD].

Discs you can use for recording and play

Logos for the discs you can record on and play
Disc
Logo Regulation
type
[4.7 GB / 9.4 GB,
DVD-
5" (12 cm)]
RAM
[2.8 GB 3" (8 cm)]
DVD- 4.7 GB for
R General Ver.2.0
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no
compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a
problem with the HDD or disc, and accepts no responsibility
and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage
caused by such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are:
(1) A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD
recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another
company.
(2) A disc used as described in (1) and then played again in this
unit.
(3) A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer
disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this
unit.
Note
≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for
Recordable Media (CPRM) system so you can record broadcasts
that allow one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto 4.7
GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is not
possible to record onto 2.8 GB DVD-RAM/DVD-R.
≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,
dirt, dust, and scratches on the recording surface may make it
impossible to use the disc for recording.
≥If you use DVD-RAM cartridges, you can protect your recordings
with the write protected tab (page 87). With the tab in this
position, you cannot record to the disc, delete programmes with
the direct navigator, edit with the play list screen, or format the
disc.
≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge
DVD-RAM, but cartridge-type discs give better protection to your
valuable recordings.
For your reference
≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit cannot be played on
incompatible players (including players manufactured by
Panasonic). Consult the manual for the player to determine
compatibility with these DVD-RAM disc.
≥Using a Panasonic DVD-RAM, you can record broadcasts that
allow you to make one copy, such as some satellite broadcasts.

Discs

Video
CDs
Audio
CDs
Indication used
in instructions
[RAM]
[DVD-R]
10
≥This unit cannot record PAL signals to discs containing NTSC
signals or vice versa.
≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC
signals. (However, both types of programme may be recorded
onto the HDD.)
Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit
is not guaranteed.

Play-only discs

Discs you can play-only and their logos
Disc
Logo Video system
type
DVD-
PAL / NTSC
Video
Audio
–
CD
Video
PAL / NTSC
CD
Region Management Information (DVD-Video only)
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and
software according to where they are sold.
≥For Continental Europe : "2"
≥For Australia and N.Z. : "4"
DVD-Video can be played on this unit if their region
number is the same or includes the same number, or if
the DVD is marked "ALL". Confirm the region number for
this unit before choosing discs. The number for this unit
is indicated on the rear panel of the unit.
Playing CD-R and CD-RW
This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) and Video CD format
audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized upon completion
of recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the
condition of the recording.
Note
≥The producer of the material can control how these discs are
played. This means that you may not be able to control play of a
disc with some operations described in these operating
instructions. Read the disc's instructions carefully.
Indication used
in instructions
[DVD-V]
[CD]
[VCD]
2
ALL
2
3
4