Getting started6VQT0N92° You cannot consecutively record or play both sides.≥We recommend using Panasonic discs. We recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.≥Discs from other manufactures may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.≥You may not be able to record to DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R discs on this unit or play them due to the condition of the recording.≥You cannot record programs that allow “One time only recording” to CPRM compatible DVD-R and DVD-RW on this unit. You can recordother programs as DVD-Video format.≥You can use high speed recording compatible discs on this unit.Concerning discs∫ Discs you can use for recording and play [12 cm (5z)/8 cm (3z)]Disc type DVD-RAM≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm(5z)≥2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)DVD-R(DVD-Video format)≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)DVD-RW(DVD-Video format)≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)rR≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)Logo–Indicated in theseinstructions with [RAM] [-R] before finalization [-RW‹V›] before finalization [+R] before finalization[DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalizationMain use Re-writable discs One time recording discs(recordable until the discis full)Re-writable discs One time recording discs(recordable until the discis full)Maximum recording time Approx. 8 hours(Approx. 16 hours on adouble-sided disc°)Approx. 8 hours Approx. 8 hours Approx. 8 hoursPlay on other player Only on DVD-RAMcompatible players. It isnot necessary to finalizethe disc. (l 64)Only after finalizing thedisc. (l 31, 64)Only after finalizing thedisc. (l 31, 64)Only after finalizing thedisc. (l 31, 64)What you can do on this unit(Y: Possible, t: Impossible)Chasing playback Y t t tRecording broadcasts thatallow one copyY(CPRM (l 64)compatible discs only)t t tRecording both Main andSAP of MTS broadcastY tOnly one is recorded.(l 44, Select MTS)tOnly one is recorded.(l 44, Select MTS)tOnly one is recorded.(l 44, Select MTS)Recording 16:9 aspectpictureY t(The picture is recorded in4:3 aspect.)t(The picture is recorded in4:3 aspect.)t(The picture is recorded in4:3 aspect.)Entering text Y Y Y YErasing titles Y Y(Available space does notincrease after erasing.)Y(Disc space increasesonly when the lastrecorded title is erased.)Y(Available space does notincrease after erasing.)Creating playlists Y t t t∫ DVD Video Recording formatThis is a recording method which allows you to record and edit TVbroadcasts and so on.≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can berecorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to CPRMcompatible DVD-RAM on this unit.≥Play is only possible on a compatible DVD player.Use a DVD-RAM to record in DVD Video Recording format.∫DVD-Video formatThis recording method is the same as commercially availableDVD-Video.≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannotbe recorded.≥These can be played on a DVD player. However programsrecorded on this unit must be finalized to be played on otherDVD players.Use a DVD-R or DVD-RW to record in DVD-Video format.