Panasonic DMR-E85H Operating Instructions Manual

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16RQT7458Getting startedHDD and Disc information≥We recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?The following chart indicates the differences. Select based uponwhat you require.[Note]When “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” is set to “On” therestrictions on secondary audio recording etc. are also applied toDVD-RAM. Turn this setting “Off” if high speed transfer (dubbing) toDVD-R is not necessary when recording a programme (➡ page 41).∫ Protection [RAM] (Cartridge discs)With the write-protect tab in the protect position,you cannot record to, edit, or erase from the disc.Play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording discs). Close thesessions or finalize the disc after recording.Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to thecondition of the recording.≥The producer of the material can control how discs are played. Soyou may not always be able to control play as described in theseoperating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.HDD and discs you can use for recording and playType Logo InstructionsHard disk drive (HDD)≥80 GBIndicated in theseinstructions with [HDD]—Temporary storage≥You can record up to 142 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode] (➡ page 19, Recording modes andapproximate recording times).≥You can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (➡ page 19).≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”. You can transfer (dub) arecorded title to a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM, however the title is erased from the HDD(➡page 48).DVD-RAM≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm≥2.8 GB, 8 cm[RAM]Re-writable discs for backup use≥You can record up to 16 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode on double-sided disc. You cannot record orplay continuously on two sides] (➡ page 19, Recording modes and approximate recording times).≥You can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (➡ page 19).≥Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4 GB) arecommercially available.≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” when using CPRM (ContentProtection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (➡ page 48). You cannot transfer (dub) arecorded title.≥This unit is compatible with 1k–3k recording speed discs.≥You can transfer (dub) up to 24k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible disc(➡page 35).DVD-R≥4.7 GB, 12 cm≥1.4 GB, 8 cm[DVD-R]One time recording discs for backup use (recordable until the disc is full)≥You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode].≥By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only) (➡ page 39, 48).≥You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”.≥This unit is compatible with 1k–4k recording speed discs.≥You can transfer (dub) up to 32k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible disc(➡page 35).(Y: Possible, t: Impossible) DVD-RAM DVD-RRe-writable Y tEdit Y §1Play on other players Y §2 Y §3Recording both M 1 and M 2 of bilingualbroadcast Y t §4Recording broadcasts that allow one copy Y §5 tRecording 16:9 aspect picture Y §6§ 1 You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Availablespace does not increase after erasing.§ 2 Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.§ 3 After finalizing the disc (➡page 39, 48).§ 4 Only one is recorded (➡page 42, Bilingual Audio Selection).§ 5 CPRM (➡ page 48) compatible discs only.§ 6 The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.PROTECTPlay-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)Disc type Logo InstructionsDVD-Audio[DVD-A]High fidelity music discs≥Played on this unit in 2channels.DVD-Video[DVD-V]High quality movie and musicdiscsVideo CD[VCD]Recorded music and video(including CD-R/RW)Audio CD[CD]Recorded music and audio(including CD-R/RW)— CD-R and CD-RW with musicrecorded in MP3 (➡page 27)Discs that cannot be played≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (➡ page 48,Finalize)≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL”≥DVD-ROM ≥DVD-RW ≥iR ≥iRW≥CD-ROM ≥CDV ≥CD-G ≥Photo CD≥CVD ≥SVCD ≥SACD ≥MV-Disc≥PD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc.