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RQT6986
Setting up
Disc information
≥
We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been confirmed
to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform correctly.
≥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 recorded
on using this unit.
≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible with
other DVD players, including some Panasonic players. Con-
sult the manual for the player to determine compatibility with
these DVD-RAM discs.
≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge
DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give
better protection to your recordings.
≥Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded
as they are received.
≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on another
playback source, the disc must first be finalized (➜page 44).
≥Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.
≥You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform
editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and
erasing programs before finalizing.
≥When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that space does not
become available. Once an area on a DVD-R is recorded on, that
area is no longer available for recording, whether the recording is
erased 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 is
carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or
turning 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 to the condition of
recording.
≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video sig-
nal input.
≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other
Panasonic DVD recorders.
≥This unit is compatible with 1k–4k recording speed discs.
≥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 ≥iRW
≥CD-ROM ≥CDV ≥CD-G ≥Photo CD
≥CVD ≥SVCD ≥SACD ≥MV-Disc
≥PD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc.
§1
Play is in stereo only.
§2
Including discs recorded with MP3.
≥The producer of the material can control how DVD-Video and
Video CDs are played. This means that you may not be able to
control play of a disc with some operations described in these
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
≥This unit can play CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc) recorded
with CD-DA (digital audio), video CD (video CD format 2.0 or
above) or MP3. Close the sessions or finalize the disc after record-
ing.
Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the
condition of recording.
≥This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.
≥Audio format
The features you can use with the different types of discs are indi-
cated as follows.
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
|| | | |
Hard Disk
DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Audio DVD-Video
[SD] [CARD] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
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SD cards PC cards
Video CD Audio CD
MP3 discs
≥[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized
(➜page 44). DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same
features as DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)
You can protect the disc and card to avoid accidentally erasing
recorded content.
≥Cartridge-protect [RAM]
(Type 1, 2, and 4 cartridge discs)
Switch the write-protect tab to the protect
position. Play will automatically start once
inserted in the unit.
≥Card-protect [SD] [CARD]
Switch the write-protect switch to the
“LOCK” position.
Discs you can use for recording and play
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5
z
)
2.8 GB, 8 cm (3
z
)
DVD-R
≥
4.7 GB, 12 cm (5
z
), 1.4 GB, 8 cm (3
z
)
for General Ver. 2.0
≥
4.7 GB, 12 cm (5
z
) for General Ver. 2.0/
4
k
-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
Discs that cannot be played
Play-only discs
DVD-Audio
§1
DVD-Video Video CD Audio CD
§2
DVD-Video
Dolby Digital (➜page 53)
This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2
channels). Connect an amplifier with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround sound.
DTS Digital Surround (➜page 53)
Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS
decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.
Discs you can use
Protection
PROTECT
LOCK
e.g. SD Memory Card
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the
unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.
≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.