Panasonic DMR-E51 manual Discs you can use for recording and play, Play-only discs

Discs

Discs you can use

The features you can use with the different types of discs are indicated as follows.

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

DVD-RAM			DVD-Video		Video
	DVD	-R		Audio	CDs	MP3
				CDs		discs

For your reference

≥[DVD-R]indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized (page 32) and can still be recorded on.

≥DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same features as DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)

Discs you can use for recording and play

Logos for the discs you can record on and play

Disc	Logo	Regulation		Indication used
type				in instructions
DVD-		4.7	GB/9.4 GB,
		12 cm (5z)		[RAM]
RAM
		2.8	GB, 8 cm (3z)
DVD-		4.7	GB, 12 cm (5z)
		1.4	GB, 8 cm (3z)	[DVD-R]
R
		for General Ver.2.0

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or disc, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.

Examples of causes of such losses are

(1)A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.

(2)A disc used as described in (1) and then played again in this unit.

(3)A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

Notes

≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM) system so you can record broadcasts that allow one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto

4.7GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is not possible to record onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM.

≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints, dirt, dust, and scratches on the recording surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.

≥If you use DVD-RAM cartridges, you can protect your recordings with the write protected tab (page 64). With the tab in this position, you cannot record to the disc, delete programmes with the direct navigator, edit with the play list screen, or format the disc.

≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge DVD-RAM, but cartridge-type discs give better protection to your valuable recordings.

For your reference

≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit cannot be played on incompatible players (including players manufactured by Panasonic).

≥Using a Panasonic DVD-RAM, you can record broadcasts that allow you to make one copy, such as some satellite broadcasts.

≥This unit cannot record PAL signals to discs containing NTSC signals or vice versa.

≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.

Play-only discs

Discs you can play-only and their logos

Disc	Logo	Video system	Indication used
type			in instructions
DVD-		PAL/NTSC	[DVD-V]
Video

Audio		–	[CD]
CD
Video		PAL/NTSC	[VCD]
CD
CD	–	–	[MP3]

Region Management Information (DVD-Video only)

Region number are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold.

≥For Asia: “3”3

≥For Australia, New Zealand: “4”

DVD-Video can be played on this unit if their region	4
number is the same or includes the same number, or if
the DVD is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for
this unit before choosing discs. The number for this unit is	ALL
indicated on the rear panel of the unit.

Playing CD-R and CD-RW

This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio), MP3 and Video	23
CD format, audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been		4
finalized* upon completion of recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the

condition of the recording.

* Finalize: A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

Note

≥The producer of the material can control how these discs 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.

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