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RQT8212
5
Getting started
ENGLISH
2
•2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm
•3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
•DVD-R recorded by DVD Video Recording format
•DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R
recorded on another unit and not finalized (➔ page 40).
•DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL”
•Blu-ray
•DVD-ROM, DVD-R DL, +R DL, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,
Photo CD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, “Chaoji VCD”
available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do
not conform to IEC62107, 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.
When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, refer to this table.
( : Possible to view, ×: Impossible to view)
5
If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➔ page 38), the picture may
be clearer.
6
Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➔ page 38).
7
If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals
the picture will not be shown correctly.
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format)
• 4.7 GB, 12 cm
• 1.4 GB, 8 cm
+R
• 4.7 GB, 12 cm
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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 32)
Only after finalizing the disc.
(➔ page 32)
××
××
×
Only one is recorded
(➔ page 35, Bilingual Audio
Selection)
×
Only one is recorded
(➔ page 35, Bilingual Audio
Selection)
×
(The picture is recorded in 4:3
aspect.)
×
(The picture is recorded in 4:3
aspect.)
(The 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 SVCD
––––
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)
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.
-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 by 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 programmes recorded
on this unit must be finalized to be played on other DVD players.
Use a DVD-R or DVD-RW to record by the DVD-Video format.
Discs that cannot be played
Disc handling
Types of disc for the type of connected TV
TV type Disc Yes/No
Multi-system TV
PAL
NTSC
5
NTSC TV
PAL
×
NTSC
6
PAL TV
PAL
NTSC
7
(PAL60)