Panasonic DMR-EH56 Operating Instructions Manual

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5RQT8415(continued)§1 The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the programme is deleted when you use one time recording disc.§2 [RAM] Can be played on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment.§3 The high speed recording discs listed here are compatible with this unit. However, this is not the copy speed.§4 For further information (➡ 8, Important notes for recording)§5 +R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD recorder may be incompatible. However, discs that arefinalized are compatible and can be played.§6 You can play 8X recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.≥We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratchesand dirt.≥You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.≥You cannot record programmes that allow “One time only recording” to CPRM compatible DVD-R and DVD-RW on this unit.You can record otherprogrammes as DVD-Video format.≥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.[Note]When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, the restrictions on secondary audio recording etc. are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this setting“Off” if high speed copy to DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme (➡ 26).∫ Recording modes and approximate recording times ➡ 25HDD and discs you can use for recording and playDisc type +R§5≥4.7 GB, 12 cm+R DL(double layer on single side)≥You cannot directly record to a+R DL disc on this unit (➡ 8)+RWLogo – – –Indicated in theseinstructions by[+R] before finalization [+R]DL] before finalization [+RW][DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalizationRecording format +VR format≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.Data that can be recordedand played Video Video VideoRe-writable§1 t t YPlay on other players§2Only after finalizing the disc (➡ 62, 81). Only on +R DL compatible playersafter finalizing the disc (➡ 62, 81). Only on +RW compatible players.Compatible with highspeed recording§3 Up to 16X recording speed discs. Up to 2.4X recording speed discs. Up to 4X recording speed discs.§6What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)Recording broadcasts thatallow one copy t t tRecording both M 1 andM 2 for bilingualbroadcasts§4t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 67,Bilingual Audio Selection)]t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 67,Bilingual Audio Selection)]t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 67,Bilingual Audio Selection)]Recording 16:9 aspectpicture§4t (The picture is recorded in 4:3aspect.)t (The picture is recorded in 4:3aspect.)t (The picture is recorded in 4:3aspect.)Creating and editing playlists t t tFinalizeA process that makes play of a recorded disc possible on equipment that can play such media. After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only andyou can no longer record or edit. (➡ 62)FormattingFormatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. (➡ 61)You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit.Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.When playing DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided)DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL(Double Layer, single-sided) discs have two writablelayers on one side. If there is not enough space on thefirst layer to record a programme, the balance isrecorded on the second layer. When playing a titlerecorded on both layers, the unit automaticallyswitches between layers and plays the title in the sameway as a normal programme. However, video andaudio may momentarily cut out when the unit isswitching layers.When switching layers:Video and audio may momentarily cut(Innersection of thedisc)(Outer sectionof the disc)The availablespaceTitle 1 Title 2Playback directionSecond recordable layerFirst recordable layerDVD-R DL+R DLHDD, disc and card information