13RQT9126Disc type Rewritable Play on other players1 Recording 16:9 aspectpicture2Copy-once recording(CPRM) (¼ 23) Standard symbolDVD-RAM CPRM (¼ 92)compatible discs only.[RAM]DVD-R— — [-R] before fi nalisation[DVD-V] after fi nalisationDVD-R DL— — [-R]DL] before finalisation[DVD-V] after fi nalisationDVD-RW — [-RW‹V›] before finalisation[DVD-V] after fi nalisation+R — — (4:3 aspect) — [+R] before fi nalisation[DVD-V] after fi nalisation+R DL — — (4:3 aspect) — [+R]DL] before finalisation[DVD-V] after fi nalisation+RW — (4:3 aspect) — [+RW]1 [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment (¼ 61).[RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.[-R]DL], [+R]DL] or [+RW] can be played back only on equipmentcompatible with these discs.2 For further information (¼ 23, Important Notes for Recording) [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] To use a new disc, formatting isnecessary (¼ 60). [+RW] If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommendyou create top menu (¼ 61). Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.For available recording times for different discs under differentrecording modes, see “DVD Recording Modes and Durations” onpage 24. Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints may prevent youfrom playing or recording certain discs. Please see specifi cations (¼ 94) for compatible disc versions andrecording speeds.Usable Discs for Recording and PlaybackNotes [RAM] will show an increase in available space whenever a titlehas been erased. [-RW‹V›] and [+RW] discs will only show an increase in availablespace when their last title has been erased. [-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The discs will show no increase in availablespace after deleting titles. You may not be able to record depending on the condition of thediscs and you may not be able to play them due to the condition ofthe recording.: Can do, – : Cannot doDisc Handling The explanations concerning discs are indicated by [DVD], and those concerning video cassettes are indicated by [VHS].Quick Start Guide STEP 3