Toshiba RD-X2 Owners Manual - Page 7

Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVDRAM standard Version 2.0 The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it using the disc-format function of the recorder. The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVDRAM discs, because they are edited/recorded with another manufacture's equipment or PC, contain a large number of titles, or have little remaining capacity. Also, a DVD-RAM disc may not be edited or recorded if its title contains still pictures. This recorder complies with current copyright protection technology and can copy a disc only when the disc permits copying once. When there is no indication on the disc, copying will not be allowed. DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are recommended for recording. Two types of DVD-RAM discs are available: ones with cartridges and ones without cartridges. You can use either of them with this recorder, but the former ones are recommended. In order to record highly detailed data, make sure the disc is clean. DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are easier to handle in this regard. Do not open the cartridge shutter. The disc may not play, or may not be recorded or edited once it becomes dirty. There are two types of DVD-RAM cartridges; removable and not removable. It is recommended you do not remove the disc even when you can. Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the disc if it is absolutely necessary to remove the disc. Some commercially available cartridge discs cannot be recorded or edited once the inside discs are removed. To protect recorded contents Slide the write-protect tab to "PROTECT" with something sharp. The disc can play, but cannot be edited or erased. Refer to the PROTECT instructions that come with the disc. • The resuming function ( page 31) will not work if the write-protect tab is set to "PROTECT". When using a disc without a cartridge (commercially available discs) Discs without cartridges can easily attract fingerprints and dust, which is the reason they are not recommended. If you cannot avoid using them, handle with proper care. When you write in a title column on a disc, use a pen with a soft tip. Do not use a pen with a hard tip, such as a ballpoint pen. Recommended discs The following discs has been tested with this recorder: 9.4 GB double-sided type4 cartridge: Panasonic LMAD240U 4.7 GB single-sided type4 cartridge: Panasonic LMAB120U On DVD-R discs A 4.7 GB DVD-R disc can only be recorded from the HDD when the DVD-R compatible mode ( page 128) is set to on; you cannot record directly on the disc. Only blank discs that have never been recorded are usable. Once recorded, you cannot add or delete content. Make sure that the disc is clean, as the discs are not covered with cartridges. Images that restrict or prohibit copying cannot be recorded. And not all compatible DVD Video players can play DVD-R discs recorded with this recorder. Recommended discs The following discs have been tested with this recorder: Panasonic LM-RF120 (4.7 GB/120 minutes) Other DVD-R discs may not work well. Dubbing Editing Function setup Others Select a disc that shows a statement on its package, such as "This disc can copy images that permit single copying." Some functions such as Library may not work with PC discs. The company does not hold any responsibility to compensate the contents which should have been recorded, and any losses or damages (e.g. losses of business profit, or business intermission) that may arise from malfunction of this recorder (not recording/editing as intended). 7 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 7 9/3/02, 11:23 AM