Panasonic Diga DMR-EH57 Operating Instructions Manual

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5RQT8906(continued)§1 The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the programme is deleted when you use discs that can only be used forrecording once.§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)[Note]When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, the restrictions on secondary audio recording 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 (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 61).§5 +R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However, discs that arefinalised 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.≥This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes can be recordedonto the HDD.)∫ Recording modes and approximate recording times (➡ 23)HDD and discs you can use for recording and playDisc type +R§1 §5≥4.7 GB, 12 cm+R DL§1(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 finalisation [+R]DL] before finalisation [+RW][DVD-V] after finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisationRecording format+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) formatThis is a format for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs.You can playback such discs recorded in this format in a similar way as contents recorded in the DVD-Videoformat.≥The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.≥After finalising the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the disc on DVD players and other equipment.Data that can be recordedand played Video Video VideoRe-writable – – ≤Play on other players§2Only after finalising the disc (➡ 57, 77). Only on +R DL compatible playersafter finalising the disc (➡ 57, 77). Only on +RW compatible players.Compatible with highspeed recording§3 Up to 16X recording speed discs. Up to 8X recording speed discs. Up to 4X recording speed discs.§6What you can do on this unit (≤: Can do, –: Cannot do)Recording broadcasts thatallow one copy – – –Recording both M 1 andM 2 for bilingualbroadcasts§4– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 62,Bilingual Audio Selection)]– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 62,Bilingual Audio Selection)]– [Only one is recorded.(➡ 62,Bilingual Audio Selection)]Recording 16:9 aspectpicture§4– (The picture is recorded in 4:3aspect.)– (The picture is recorded in 4:3aspect.)– (The picture is recorded in 4:3aspect.)Creating and editing playlists – – –FinaliseA process that makes play of a recorded disc possible on equipment that can play such media. After finalising, the disc becomes play-only andyou can no longer record or edit. (➡ 57)FormattingFormatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. (➡ 56)Formatting permanently deletes all contents.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 remainder 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