Panasonic TC 22LR30 manual Disc Composition Examples, Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?

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)
		Play List
DVD-			Chapter 1	Chapter 2	Chapter 3			Chapter 4	Chapter 5
	RAM		(Scene 1)	(Scene 2)	(Scene 3)			(Scene 4)	(Scene 5)
RAM

Note:

•You can create chapters for your recorded title/ program. And, you can arrange created chapters into a desired scene list (Play List).

Before

Title

Title 1

Title 2

Title 3

Title 4

Title 5

Finalizing

(Program)

(Program 1)

(Program 2)

(Program 3)

(Program 4)

(Program 5)

DVD-R

DVD-R

After

Title

Title 1

Title 2

Finalizing

Chapter

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

DVD-V

DVD-

Group

Group 1

Group 2

DVD-A

Audio

Track

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 1

Track 2

DVD-

DVD-V

Title

Title 1

Title 2

Video

Chapter

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

CD-DA

Format

Track

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Track 5

Audio-

CD

CD

Group

MP3

Group 1

Group 2

Track

1

2

3

1

2

3

Format

Total

1

2

3

4

5

6

MP3

Track

Video-

VCD

Track

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Track 5

CD

Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?

The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon what you require.

		DVD-RAM	DVD-R
Re-writable		YES	NO
Edit		YES	YES *1
Play on other players		YES *2	YES *3
Recording both Main and SAP of		YES *4	NO *4
MTS broadcast
Recording broadcasts that allow		YES *5	NO
one copy
Recording 16:9 aspect picture		YES	YES *6
*1	You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Available space does
	not increase after erasing.
*2	Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.
*3	After finalizing the disc (pp. 62, 70).
*4	Only one is recorded (“Select MTS” on page 69).
*5	CPRM (p. 70) compatible discs only.
*6	The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.

Region Management Information

This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region number described on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this unit, this unit cannot play this disc.

For U.S.A. and Canada

•The region number of this player is “1”.

•The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels bearing “1” or “ALL”.

Example:

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Disc Handling

How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

RAM DVD-R

•Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD Disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available).

•Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.

DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD

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.)

•Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.

•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 use the following discs:

-Disc 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.

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