Panasonic DMR-E50K Operating Instructions Manual

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11RQT6920Setting upDisc information≥We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been con-firmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not performcorrectly.≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the record-ing surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recordedon using this unit.≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible withother DVD players, including some Panasonic players. Con-sult the manual for the player to determine compatibility withthese DVD-RAM discs.≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridgeDVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs givebetter protection to your recordings.≥Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recordedas they are received.≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on anotherplayback source, the disc must first be finalized (‹page 34).≥Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.≥You can record onto the available space on the disc and performediting functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs anderasing programs before finalizing.≥When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that space does notbecome available. Once an area on a DVD-R is recorded on, thatarea is no longer available for recording, whether the recording iserased or not.≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording man-agement information after recording finishes.≥This unit optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing iscarried out when you start recording after inserting the disc orturning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossi-ble if optimizing is carried out too many times.≥Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of therecording.≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video sig-nal input.§ Including discs recorded with MP3.≥The producer of the material can control how DVD-Video andVideo CDs are played. This means that you may not be able tocontrol play of a disc with some operations described in theseoperating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.≥This unit can play CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc) recordedwith CD-DA (digital audio), video CD (video CD format 2.0 orabove) or MP3. Finalize§1 the disc after recording.It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condi-tion of the recording.§1 A process that allows play on compatible equipment.≥This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.≥Audio formatThe features you can use with the different types of discs are indi-cated as follows.[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]| | | | | |DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Video Video CD Audio CD MP3 discs[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized(➜page 34). DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same fea-tures as DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”≥12-cm (5z), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM≥DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard≥3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment≥PAL discs ≥DVD-ROM ≥DVD-RW ≥DVD-Audio≥+RW ≥CD-ROM ≥CDV ≥CD-G≥Photo CD ≥CVD ≥SVCD ≥SACD≥MV-Disc ≥PD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc.[RAM]You can protect the contents of your discs in the following ways.≥Cartridge-protect:With the write-protect tab in the protect posi-tion, you cannot record to, edit, or erase fromthe disc. (Type 1, 2, and 4 cartridge discs)≥Program-protect (➜page 32)≥Disc-protect (➜page 34)Discs you can use for recording andplayDVD-RAM4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z)2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)DVD-R4.7 GB 12 cm (5z)1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)for General Ver. 2.0DVD-RAMDVD-RPlay-only discsDVD-Video Video CD Audio CD§DVD-VideoDolby Digital (➜page 47)This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2channels). Connect an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surroundsound.DTS Digital Surround (➜page 47)Connect this unit to equipment that has aDTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.Discs you can useDiscs that cannot be playedProtectionPROTECT