Panasonic DMR-E30 Operating Instructions Manual

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10DiscsDiscs you can useThe features you can use with the different types of discs areindicated as follows.[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]For your reference≥[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized(page 39) and can still be recorded on.≥DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same features asDVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)Discs you can use for recording and playLogos for the discs you can record on and playThe manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers nocompensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to aproblem with the unit or disc, and accepts no responsibilityand offers no compensation for any subsequent damagecaused by such loss.Examples of causes of such losses are(1) A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVDrecorder or computer disc drive manufactured by anothercompany.(2) A disc used as described in (1) and then played again in thisunit.(3) A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computerdisc drive manufactured by another company is played in thisunit.Note≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection forRecordable Media (CPRM) system so you can record broadcaststhat allow one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto4.7 GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is notpossible 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 itimpossible to use the disc for recording.≥If you use DVD-RAM cartridges, you can protect your recordingswith the write protected tab (page 73). With the tab in thisposition, you cannot record to the disc, delete programmes withthe direct navigator, edit with the play list screen, or format thedisc.≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridgeDVD-RAM, but cartridge-type discs give better protection to yourvaluable recordings.For your reference≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit cannot be played onincompatible players (including players manufactured byPanasonic).≥Using a Panasonic DVD-RAM, you can record broadcasts thatallow you to make one copy, such as some satellite broadcasts.≥This unit cannot record PAL signals to discs containing NTSCsignals or vice versa.≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSCsignals. Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC onanother unit is not guaranteed.Play-only discsDiscs you can play-only and their logosRegion Management Information (DVD-Video only)Region number are allocated to DVD players andsoftware according to where they are sold.≥For the United Kingdom : “2”≥For Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ofChina : “3”DVD-Video can be played on this unit if their regionnumber is the same or includes the same number, or ifthe DVD is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number forthis unit before choosing discs. The number for this unitis indicated on the rear panel of the unit.Playing CD-R and CD-RWThis unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) and Video CD formataudio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized upon completionof recording.It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to thecondition of the recording.Note≥The producer of the material can control how these discs areplayed. This means that you may not be able to control play of adisc with some operations described in these operatinginstructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.Disctype Logo Regulation Indication usedin instructionsDVD-RAM[4.7 GB / 9.4 GB,5” (12 cm)][2.8 GB 3” (8 cm)][RAM]DVD-R4.7 GB forGeneral Ver.2.0 [DVD-R]Disctype Logo Video system Indication usedin instructionsDVD-Video PAL / NTSC [DVD-V]AudioCD – [CD]VideoCD PAL / NTSC [VCD]2ALL342DVD-VideoDVD-RDVD-RAMAudioCDsVideoCDs