Panasonic DMR-ES40VS DMRES40 User Guide - Page 6

Getting started Concerning discs ∫ Discs you can use for recording and play [12 cm (5z)/8 cm (3z)] Disc type Logo 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) - Indicated in these instructions with [RAM] [-R] before finalization [-RW‹V›] before finalization [+R] before finalization [DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalization Main use Re-writable discs One time recording discs Re-writable discs (recordable until the disc is full) One time recording discs (recordable until the disc is full) Maximum recording time Approx. 8 hours (Approx. 16 hours on a double-sided disc°) Approx. 8 hours Approx. 8 hours Approx. 8 hours Play on other player Only on DVD-RAM compatible players. It is not necessary to finalize the disc. (l 58) Only after finalizing the disc. (l 31, 58) Only after finalizing the disc. (l 31, 58) Only after finalizing the disc. (l 31, 58) What you can do on this unit (Y: Possible, t: Impossible) Chasing playback Y t t t Recording broadcasts that Y t t t allow one copy (CPRM (l 58) compatible discs only) Recording both Main and Y SAP of MTS broadcast t Only one is recorded. (l 42, Select MTS) t Only one is recorded. (l 42, Select MTS) t Only one is recorded. (l 42, Select MTS) Recording 16:9 aspect Y picture t t t (The picture is recorded in (The picture is recorded in (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.) 4:3 aspect.) 4:3 aspect.) Entering text Y Y Y Y Erasing titles Y Y Y (Available space does not (Disc space increases increase after erasing.) only when the last recorded title is erased.) Y (Available space does not increase after erasing.) ° 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 record other programs as DVD-Video format. ≥You can use high speed recording compatible discs on this unit. ∫ DVD Video Recording format This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit TV broadcasts and so on. ≥Digital broadcasts that allow "One time only recording" can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to CPRM compatible 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 format This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video. ≥Digital broadcasts that allow "One time only recording" cannot be recorded. ≥These can be played on a DVD player. However programs recorded on this unit must be finalized to be played on other DVD players. Use a DVD-R or DVD-RW to record in DVD-Video format. 6 VQT0R73