RQT80095 Getting started*2• 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5″)• 3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring• DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format• DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +Rrecorded on another unit and not finalized (➔ page 36).• PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)• DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”• Blu-ray• DVD-ROM, DVD-R DL, +R DL, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.■ How to hold a discDo not touch the recorded surface.■ Concerning non-cartridgediscsBe careful about scratches and dirt.■ If there is dirt orcondensation on the discWipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.■ Handling precautions• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause discwarping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)• Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based feltpen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, staticelectricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.• Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.• Do not use the following discs:– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels(rented discs, etc).– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.– Irregularly shaped discs, such asheart shapes.• Do not place in the following areas:– In direct sunlight.– In very dusty or humid areas.– Near a heater.– Locations susceptible to significant differences in temperature(condensation can occur).– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.• To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their casesor cartridges when you are not using them.DVD-RW (DVD-Video format)• 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5″)• 1.4 GB, 8 cm (3″)+R• 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5″)––––Before finalizing Before finalizingAfter finalizing After finalizingRe-writable discs One time recording discs(recordable until the disc is full)8 hours 8 hoursOnly after finalizing the disc.(➔ page 31)Only after finalizing the disc.(➔ page 31)× ×× ××Only one is recorded(➔ page 33, Select MTS)×Only one is recorded(➔ page 33, Select MTS)×(The picture is recorded in 4: 3aspect.)×(The picture is recorded in 4: 3aspect.)(Available space on DVD-RW(DVD-Video format) increasesonly when the last recorded titleis erased.)*2(Available space does notincrease after erasing.)× ×Audio CD Video CD––––Music and audiorecorded(including CD-R/RW*3*4)CD-R andCD-RW*3*4 withmusic recorded inMP3Still pictures(JPEG and TIFF)recorded on CD-Rand CD-RW*3*4Music and video recorded(including CD-R/RW*3*4)-RW(V) +RDVD-V DVD-VThe available space does not increase if these are erased.Erase this to increase the available space.Title 1 Title 2 The lastrecorded titleThe availablespace- - - -CD VCDDVD Video Recording formatThis is a recording method which allows you to freely record andedit television broadcasts 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 the DVD Video Recording format.DVD-Video formatThis recording method is the same as commercially availableDVD-Video.• Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot berecorded.• These can be played on a DVD player. However programsrecorded on this unit must be finalized to be played on other DVDplayers.Use a DVD-R or DVD-RW to record in the DVD-Video format.Discs that cannot be playedDisc handlingNote about using a DualDiscThe digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so playmay not be possible.The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with theunit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.Examples of causes of such losses are• A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.• A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.• A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.