On DVD-RAM discs
Use only
The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it using the
The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVD- RAM discs, because they are edited/recorded with another manufacture’s equipment or PC, contain a large number of titles, or have little remaining capacity. Also, a
This recorder complies with current copyright protection technology and can copy a disc only when the disc permits copying once. When there is no indication on the disc, copying will not be allowed.
DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are recommended for recording
Two types of
without cartridges. You can use either of them with this recorder, but the former ones are recommended.
In order to record highly detailed data, make sure the disc is clean.
Do not open the cartridge shutter. The disc may not play, or may not be recorded or edited once it becomes dirty.
There are two types of
Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the disc if it is absolutely necessary to remove the disc. 
Some commercially available cartridge discs cannot be recorded or edited once the inside discs are removed.
To protect recorded contents
Slide the
PROTECT
instructions that come with the disc.
•The resuming function (
page
31)will not work if the
When using a disc without a cartridge (commercially available discs)
Discs without cartridges can easily
attract fingerprints and dust, which is the reason they are not recommended. If you cannot avoid using them, handle with proper care.
When you write in a title column on a disc, use a pen with a soft tip. Do not use a pen with a hard tip, such as a ballpoint pen.
Recommended discs
The following discs have been tested with this recorder:
9.4GB
4.7GB
On DVD-R discs
A 4.7 GB 
page 143) is set to on; you cannot record directly on the disc. Only blank discs that have never been recorded are usable. Once recorded, you cannot add or delete content.
Make sure that the disc is clean, as the discs are not covered with cartridges. Images that restrict or prohibit copying cannot be recorded. And not all compatible DVD Video players can play
Recommended discs
The following discs have been tested with this recorder: Panasonic
Other
Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording
Dubbing
Editing Function setup
Select a disc that shows a statement on its package, such as “This disc can copy images that permit single copying”.
Some functions such as Library may not work with PC discs.
The company does not hold any responsibility to compensate the contents which should have been recorded, and any losses or damages (e.g. losses of business profit, or business intermission) that may arise from malfunction of this recorder (not recording/editing as intended).
Others
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