RQT8009
5
Getting started
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•2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5″)
•3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
•DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format
•DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R
recorded on another unit and not finalized (➔ page 36).
•PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)
•DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
•Blu-ray
•DVD-ROM, DVD-R DL, +R DL, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,
Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.
■ How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
■ Concerning non-cartridge
discs
Be careful about scratches and dirt.
■ If there is dirt or
condensation on the disc
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
■ Handling precautions
•
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc
warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)
•Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt
pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.
•Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
•Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
•Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.
•Do not use the following discs:
–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels
(rented discs, etc).
–Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
–Irregularly shaped discs, such as
heart shapes.
•Do not place in the following areas:
–In direct sunlight.
–In very dusty or humid areas.
–Near a heater.
–Locations susceptible to significant differences in temperature
(condensation can occur).
–Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.
•To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases
or cartridges when you are not using them.
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format)
• 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5″)
• 1.4 GB, 8 cm (3″)
+R
• 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5″)
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Before finalizing Before finalizing
After finalizing After finalizing
Re-writable discs
One time recording discs
(recordable until the disc is full)
8 hours 8 hours
Only after finalizing the disc.
(➔ page 31)
Only after finalizing the disc.
(➔ page 31)
××
××
×
Only one is recorded
(➔ page 33, Select MTS)
×
Only one is recorded
(➔ page 33, Select MTS)
×
(The picture is recorded in 4: 3
aspect.)
×
(The picture is recorded in 4: 3
aspect.)
(Available space on DVD-RW
(DVD-Video format) increases
only when the last recorded title
is erased.)*2
(Available space does not
increase after erasing.)
××
Audio CD Video CD
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Music and audio
recorded
(including CD-R/
RW*3*4)
CD-R and
CD-RW*3*4 with
music recorded in
MP3
Still pictures
(JPEG and TIFF)
recorded on CD-R
and CD-RW*3*4
Music and video recorded
(including CD-R/RW*3*4)
-RW(V)
+R
DVD-V DVD-V
The available space does not increase if these are erased.
Erase this to increase the available space.
Title 1 Title 2
The last
recorded title
The available
space
- - - -
CD VCD
DVD Video Recording format
This is a recording method which allows you to freely record and
edit television 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 the 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 the DVD-Video format.
Discs that cannot be played
Disc handling
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play
may not be possible.
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.
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