Panasonic DMR-E60S Operating Instructions Manual

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10RQT6981Setting upDisc information≥We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been con-firmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not performcorrectly.≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the record-ing surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recordedon using this unit.≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible withother DVD players, including some Panasonic players. Con-sult the manual for the player to determine compatibility withthese DVD-RAM discs.≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridgeDVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs givebetter protection to your recordings.≥Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recordedas they are received.≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on anotherplayback source, the disc must first be finalized (➜page 38).≥Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.≥You can record onto the available space on the disc and performediting functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs anderasing programs before finalizing.≥When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that space does notbecome available. Once an area on a DVD-R is recorded on, thatarea is no longer available for recording, whether the recording iserased or not.≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording man-agement information after recording finishes.≥This unit optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing iscarried out when you start recording after inserting the disc orturning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossi-ble if optimizing is carried out too many times.≥Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of therecording.≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video sig-nal input.≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on otherPanasonic DVD recorders.FR (Flexible Recording Mode)The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EPthat will enable the recordings to fit in the available recording time onthe disc with the best possible recording quality.You may use FR Mode in either Flexible Recording (➜page 15) or intimer recording (➜page 24).§1 Play is in stereo only.§2 Including discs recorded with MP3.≥The producer of the material can control how DVD-Video andVideo CDs are played. This means that you may not be able tocontrol play of a disc with some operations described in theseoperating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.≥This unit can play CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc) recordedwith CD-DA (digital audio), video CD (video CD format 2.0 orabove) or MP3. Finalize§ the disc after recording.It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condi-tion of the recording. Play may be impossible in some cases duethe condition of the recording.§ A process that allows play on compatible equipment.≥This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.≥Audio formatThe features you can use with the different types of discs are indi-cated as follows.[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]| | | | | | |DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Audio DVD-Video Video CD Audio CD MP3 discs≥[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized(➜page 38). DVD-R that have been finalized can use the samefeatures as DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)≥Functions that can use the card (➜page 11) are indicated by[SD/CARD].≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”≥12-cm (5z), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM≥DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard≥3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment≥PAL discs ≥DVD-ROM ≥DVD-RW ≥iRW≥CD-ROM ≥CDV ≥CD-G ≥Photo CD≥CVD ≥SVCD ≥SACD ≥MV-Disc≥PD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc.[RAM]You can protect the contents of your discs in the following ways.≥Cartridge-protect:With the write-protect tab in the protect posi-tion, you cannot record to, edit, or erase fromthe disc. (Type 1, 2, and 4 cartridge discs)≥Program-protect (➜page 32)≥Disc-protect (➜page 38)Discs you can use for recording and playDVD-RAM4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z)2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)DVD-R4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)for General Ver. 2.0DVD-RAMDVD-RRecording modes and approximaterecording times in hoursDisc DVD-RAMDVD-R(4.7 GB)Mode Single-sided(4.7 GB)Double-sided(9.4 GB)XP (High quality) 1 2 1SP (Normal) 2 4 2LP (Long play) 4 8 4EP (Extra long play) 6 12 6Play-only discsDVD-Audio§1 DVD-Video Video CD Audio CD§2DVD-VideoDolby Digital (➜page 45)This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2channels). Connect an amplifier with a built-inDolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround sound.DTS Digital Surround (➜page 45)Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTSdecoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.Discs you can useDiscs that cannot be playedProtectionPROTECT