Panasonic DMR-ES20 operating instructions Discs that cannot be played, Disc handling

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format)

+R

• 4.7 GB, 12 cm

• 4.7 GB, 12 cm

• 1.4 GB, 8 cm

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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 32)

(➔ page 32)

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Only one is recorded

Only one is recorded

(➔ page 35, Bilingual Audio

(➔ page 35, Bilingual Audio

Selection)

Selection)

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(The picture is recorded in 4:3

(The picture is recorded in 4:3

aspect.)

aspect.)

(The available space on

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format)

(Available space does not

increases only when the last

increase after erasing.)

recorded title is erased.)

2

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2

Erase this to increase the available space.

Title 1

Title 2

- - - -

The last

The available

recorded title

space

The available space does not increase if these are erased.

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

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

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.

DVD Video Recording format
This is a recording method which allows you to freely record and
edit television broadcasts and so on.	ENGLISH
• Play is only possible on a compatible DVD player.
• 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.
Use a DVD-RAM to record by 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 programmes recorded

on this unit must be finalized to be played on other DVD players.
Use a DVD-R or DVD-RW to record by the DVD-Video format.	started
Discs that cannot be played
• 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm	Getting
• DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R
• 3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
• DVD-R recorded by DVD Video Recording format
recorded on another unit and not finalized (➔ page 40).
• DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL”
• Blu-ray
• DVD-ROM, DVD-R DL, +R DL, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,
Photo CD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, “Chaoji VCD”
available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do
not conform to IEC62107, 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.

Types of disc for the type of connected TV

When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, refer to this table. ( : Possible to view, ⋅: Impossible to view)

	TV type	Disc	Yes/No
Multi-system TV		PAL
		NTSC	5
NTSC TV		PAL	⋅
		NTSC	6
PAL TV		PAL
		NTSC	7 (PAL60)
5	If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➔ page 38), the picture may
	be clearer.
6	Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➔ page 38).			RQT8212
7	If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals
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	the picture will not be shown correctly.