RQT80094 Getting startedDisc information• We recommend using Panasonic discs. We recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.• 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 use high speed recording compatible discs on this unit.*1 You cannot record or play continuously on two sides.*3 Play may be impossible on some CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW or +RW discs due to the condition of the recording.*4 You can play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF), CD-DA, Video CD and MP3 format data recorded on CD-R/RW.• The producer of the material can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operatinginstructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.Discs you can use for recording and play (12 cm/8 cm)Disc type DVD-RAM• 4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5″)• 2.8 GB, 8 cm (3″)DVD-R (DVD-Video format)• 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5″)• 1.4 GB, 8 cm (3″)LogoIndication in these instructions Before finalizingAfter finalizingMain use Re-writable discs One time recording discs(recordable until the disc is full)Maximum recording time(➔ page 15, Recording modes and approximate recording times)8 hours(16 hours in EP (8H) mode ondouble-sided disc*1)8 hoursPlay on other players Only on DVD-RAM compatibleplayers. It is not necessary tofinalize the disc. (➔ page 31)Only after finalizing the disc.(➔ page 31)What you can do on this unit ( : Can do × : Cannot do)Chasing playback ×Recording broadcasts that allow one copy(CPRM (➔ page 36) compatiblediscs only.)×Recording both Main and SAP of MTS broadcast ×Only one is recorded(➔ page 33, Select MTS)Recording 16:9 aspect picture ×(The picture is recorded in 4: 3aspect.)Enter program (title) nameErase program (title)(Available space increasesafter erasing.)(Available space does notincrease after erasing.)Creating playlists ×Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio DVD-RW (DVD Video Recordingformat)+RWLogo––––Indication in theseinstructionsInstructions High quality movie andmusic discsHigh fidelity music discs• Played on this unit in2 channels.DVD-RW recorded on anotherDVD Recorder*3• You can play programs that allow“One time only recording” if theyhave been recorded to a CPRMcompatible disc.• By formatting (➔ page 30) thedisc, you can record to it inDVD-Video format and play it onthis unit.+RW recorded onanotherDVD Recorder*3• It may be necessary to finalize the disc on theequipment used for recording.Regarding DVD-AudioSome multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (➔ page 36) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention. Whenplaying such discs, or such parts of disc, unless the number of connected speakers is the same as the disc’s channel specification, audio will notbe output properly (e.g. part of the audio is missing, multi-channel audio cannot be selected and audio is played in two channels). Refer to thedisc’s jacket for more information.RAM-RDVD-VDVD-V DVD-A -RW(VR) DVD-V