Panasonic PVDR2714 PVDR2714 User Guide - Page 7

Getting Started „ CD-R and CD-RW discs This unit can play finalized* CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc) recorded in CD-DA (digital audio), MP3 format. Some CD-R or CD-RW may not be played due to the condition of the recording. * A process that allows play on compatible equipment. Discs you can use Type Possible operations*1 A B C D E Discs you can use for recording and play DVD-RAM RAM Before Finalizing Disc type Disc Logo Indication in these operating instructions DVD-R *2 DVD-R After Finalizing DVD-R DVD-R DVD-V DVD-RAM RAM Notes: • We recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording. • This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed. • Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and another begins, may not play smoothly. • MP3 recordings on a DVD-RAM cannot be played back. „ DVD-RAM discs Re-writable discs • You can record up to 16 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode on double- sided disc. You cannot record or play continuously on two sides.] ("Recording modes and approximate recording times" on page 45.). • You can perform chasing playback (p. 48). • Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4 GB) are commercially available. • You can record digital broadcasts that allow "One time only recording" when using CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (p. 74). Capacity • 12 cm (5Ǝ) 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB (single-sided) • 8 cm (3Ǝ) 2.8 GB (double-sided) Protection (Cartridge discs) With the write-protect tab in the protect position, you cannot record to, edit, or erase from the disc. Play automatically starts when inserted in the 02/4%#4 unit. „ DVD-R discs One time recording discs (recordable until the disc is full) • You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode]. • By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only) (pp. 65, 74). • You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow "One time only recording". • This unit is compatible with 1x-4x recording speed discs. Capacity • 12 cm (5Ǝ) 4.7 GB, 8 cm (3Ǝ) 1.4 GB for General Ver. 2.0 • 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5Ǝ) for General Ver. 2.0 / 4× - SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0 DVD-Video DVD-V CD-DA Format CD CD MP3 Format MP3 *1 Possible operations (O : able, X : unable) A : Recording D : Creating play lists B : Playback E : Selecting audio C : Title erase/Entering text *2 The remaining capacity or the disc will not be increased even if erased. Disc Composition Examples Disc type Disc Composition Title Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 Title 4 Title 5 (Program) (Program 1) (Program 2) (Program 3) (Program 4) (Program 5) DVDRAM RAM PlayList Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 (Scene 1) (Scene 2) (Scene 3) (Scene 4) (Scene 5) Note: • You can create chapters for your recorded title/program. And, you can arrange created chapters into a desired scene list (Play List). Before Finalizing DVD-R DVD-R After Finalizing DVD-V Title Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 Title 4 Title 5 (Program) (Program 1) (Program 2) (Program 3) (Program 4) (Program 5) Title Title 1 Title 2 Chapter Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 DVD- Title Title 1 Title 2 Video DVD-V Chapter Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 CD-DA Format Track CD CD MP3 Group Format Track MP3 Total Track Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Group 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 Group 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7