Panasonic DMR-ES10 warranty Discs that cannot be played, Disc handling

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format)

+R

• 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5″)

• 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5″)

• 1.4 GB, 8 cm (3″)

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Before finalizing

-RW(V)

Before finalizing

+R

After finalizing

After finalizing

DVD-V

DVD-V

Re-writable discs

One time recording discs

(recordable until the disc is full)

8 hours

8 hours

Only after finalizing the disc.

Only after finalizing the disc.

(➔ page 31)

(➔ page 31)

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Only one is recorded

Only one is recorded

(➔ page 33, Select MTS)

(➔ page 33, Select MTS)

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(The picture is recorded in 4: 3

(The picture is recorded in 4: 3

aspect.)

aspect.)

(Available space on DVD-RW

(DVD-Video format) increases

(Available space does not

only when the last recorded title

increase after erasing.)

is erased.)*2

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Erase this to increase the available space.

Title 1

Title 2

- - - -

The last

The available

recorded title

space

increase if these are erased.

The available space does not

Audio CD				Video CD
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	CD			VCD
Music and audio		CD-R and		Music and video recorded
recorded		CD-RW*3*4 with		(including CD-R/RW*3*4)
(including CD-R/		music recorded in
RW*3*4)		MP3

Still pictures (JPEG and TIFF) recorded on CD-R and CD-RW*3*4

DVD Video Recording format

This is a recording method which allows you to freely record and edit television broadcasts and so on.

•Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to CPRM compatible DVD-RAM on this unit.

•Play is only possible on a compatible DVD player.

Use a DVD-RAM to record in the DVD Video Recording format.

DVD-Video format

This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.

•Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.

•These can be played on a DVD player. However programs recorded on this unit must be finalized to be played on other DVD

players.

Use a DVD-R or DVD-RW to record in the DVD-Video format.

Discs that cannot be played

•2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5″)

•3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring

•DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format

•DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R recorded on another unit and not finalized (➔ page 36).

•PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)

•DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”

•Blu-ray

•DVD-ROM, DVD-R DL, +R DL, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.

Disc handling

■How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

■Concerning non-cartridge

discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

■If there is dirt or

condensation on the disc

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.)

•Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.

•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 drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.

•Do 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.

• Do not place in the following areas:

–In direct sunlight.

–In very dusty or humid areas.

–Near a heater.

–Locations susceptible to significant differences in temperature (condensation can occur).

–Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

•To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases or cartridges when you are not using them.

Getting started

Note about using a DualDisc

The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

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

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

•A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.

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

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