Panasonic DMR-E55 warranty Disc information, Discs you can use for recording and play 12 cm/8 cm

CD-R and CD-RW with music recorded in MP3 (➡ page 25)

pThis unit plays CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording discs). Close the sessions or finalize the disc after recording. Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.

pThe producer of the material can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

Discs that cannot be played

p2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5\) p3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring

pUnfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (➡ page 40, Finalize) pPAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)pDVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” DVD-ROM,DVD-RW,KR, KRW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.

Audio CD [CD]

Music and audio recorded (including CD-R/RW)

Video CD [VCD]

Music and video recorded (including CD-R/RW)

DVD-Video[DVD-V]

High quality movie and music discs

DVD-Audio[DVD-A]

Instructions

High fidelity music discs

pPlayed on this unit in 2 channels.

Disc type

Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)

Disc information

Discs you can use for recording and play (12 cm/8 cm)

Disc type Logo Instructions

DVD-RAM

p4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5\) p2.8 GB, 8 cm (3\)

Indicated in these instructions with [RAM]

Re-writable discs

pYou can record up to 16 hours [in EP (8H) mode on double-sided disc. You cannot record or play continuously on two sides.] (➡ page 17, Recording modes and approximate recording times).

pYou can perform chasing playback (➡ page 17).

pScratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4GB) are commercially available.

pYou can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” when using CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (➡ page 40).

Getting started

DVD-R	One time recording discs (recordable until the disc is full)
p4.7 GB, 12 cm (5\), 1.4 GB, 8
	pYou can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8H) mode].
cm (3\) for General Ver. 2.0
	pBy finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only)
p4.7 GB, 12 cm (5\) for General
	(➡ page 33, 40).
Ver. 2.0/4M-SPEED DVD-R
	pYou cannot record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”.
Revision 1.0
	pThis unit is compatible with 1M–4Mrecording speed discs.
[DVD-R]

pWe recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.

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

The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon what you require.
(n:Possible, V:Impossible)	DVD-RAM	DVD-R	a1	You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Available
				space does not increase after erasing.
Re-writable	n	V	a2	Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.
			a3	After finalizing the disc (➡ page 33, 40).
Edit	n	a1
			a4	Only one is recorded (➡ page 37, Select MTS).
Play on other players	na2	na3
			a5	CPRM (➡ page 40) compatible discs only.
Recording both Main and SAP of	n	Va4
			a6	The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.
MTS broadcast			w Protection [RAM] (Cartridge discs)
Recording broadcasts that allow	na5	V
one copy			With the write-protect tab in the protect position, you
			cannot record to, edit, or erase from the disc.
					PROTECT
Recording 16:9 aspect picture	n	a6
			Play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.

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Disc handling

w How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

w If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

[RAM] [DVD-R]

pClean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available).

pDo not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

w Handling precautions

pDo not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

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

pDo not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

pDo not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. pDo 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.

pDo not place in the following areas: –In direct sunlight.

–In very dusty or humid areas. –Near a heater.

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