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RQT6981
Setting up
Disc information
≥We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been con-
firmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform
correctly.
≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,
dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the record-
ing surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.
≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded
on using this unit.
≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible with
other DVD players, including some Panasonic players. Con-
sult the manual for the player to determine compatibility with
these DVD-RAM discs.
≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge
DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give
better protection to your recordings.
≥Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded
as they are received.
≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on another
playback source, the disc must first be finalized (➜page38).
≥Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.
≥You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform
editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and
erasing programs before finalizing.
≥When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that space does not
become available. Once an area on a DVD-R is recorded on, that
area is no longer available for recording, whether the recording is
erased or not.
≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording man-
agement information after recording finishes.
≥This unit optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing is
carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or
turning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossi-
ble if optimizing is carried out too many times.
≥Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of the
recording.
≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video sig-
nal input.
≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other
Panasonic DVD recorders.
FR (Flexible Recording Mode)
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP
that will enable the recordings to fit in the available recording time on
the disc with the best possible recording quality.
You may use FR Mode in either Flexible Recording (➜page15) or in
timer recording (➜page 24).
§1Play is in stereo only.
§2Including discs recorded with MP3.
≥The producer of the material can control how DVD-Video and
Video CDs 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.
≥This unit can play CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc) recorded
with CD-DA (digital audio), video CD (video CD format 2.0 or
above) or MP3. Finalize§ the disc after recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condi-
tion of the recording. Play may be impossible in some cases due
the condition of the recording.
§ A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
≥This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.
≥Audio forma t
The features you can use with the different types of discs are indi-
cated as follows.
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
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DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Audio DVD-Video Video CD Audio CD MP3 discs
≥[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized
(➜page 38). DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same
features as DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)
≥Functions that can use the card (➜page 11) are indicated by
[SD/CARD].
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
≥12-cm (5z), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM
≥DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard
≥3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment
≥PAL discs ≥DV D-ROM ≥DV D-RW ≥iRW
≥CD-ROM ≥CDV ≥CD-G ≥Photo CD
≥CVD ≥SVCD ≥SACD ≥MV-Disc
≥PD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc.
[RAM]
You can protect the contents of your discs in the following ways.
≥Cartridge-protect:
With the write-protect tab in the protect posi-
tion, you cannot record to, edit, or erase from
the disc. (Type 1, 2, and 4 cartridge discs)
≥Program-protect (➜page 32)
≥Disc-protect (➜page 38)
Discs you can use for recording and play
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z)
2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)
DVD-R
4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)
1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)
for General Ver. 2.0
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
Recording modes and approximate
recording times in hours
Disc DVD-RAM DVD-R
(4.7 GB)
Mode Single-sided
(4.7 GB)
Double-sided
(9.4 GB)
XP (High quality) 121
SP (Normal) 242
LP (Long play) 484
EP (Extra long play) 6126
Play-only discs
DVD-Audio §1DVD-Video Video CD Audio CD§2
DVD-Vid eo
Dolby Digital (➜page45)
This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2
channels). Connect an amplifier with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround sound.
DTS Digital Surround (➜page 45)
Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS
decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.
Discs you can use
Discs that cannot be played
Protection
PROTECT