Panasonic HDC-SX5PC operating instructions About DVD-R DL dual layer on single side

Before using

≥Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc with this unit.

≥You cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other when using a double sided disc. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

≥Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or caddy case cannot be used unless they are removed from the containers prior to use.

≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic discs. Usually discs compatible with the DVD standard can be used for recording and playback with no problems. However, some commercially available discs do not meet the DVD standard for quality and performance. If you use one of these discs, you may not be able to record or playback normally. (The message “RECOMMENDED TO USE PANASONIC DISC” appears.)

≥(HD mode) Discs recorded in high definition picture quality with this unit may not be playable on other devices even if the other devices support AVCHD. In such cases, play back the discs with this unit instead.

≥(STD mode) Recording on DVD-R in DVD Video Recording format is not supported.

≥When using DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL do not perform the following as it may make the disc unusable.

jRecord on a disc with other products after recording on it with this unit.

jRecord on a disc with this unit after recording on it with other products.

jInsert an un-finalized disc in any other products.

ªAbout recording formats in conventional standard picture quality

What is the DVD Video Recording format (VR format)?

This is a recording format which allows you to erase recorded images and use one disc repeatedly. You can also edit images.

You can record on DVD-RAM and DVD-RW in VR format with this unit.

What is the DVD-Video format (Video format)?

By finalizing the disc, it can be played back on most DVD players.

You can record on DVD-RW and DVD-R in Video format with this unit.

≥Refer to P14 about the recording format of high definition picture quality.

ªAbout DVD-R DL (dual layer on single side)

DVD-R DL (dual layer on single side) discs have two layers of recording and playback surface on one side. If the recording does not fit on the first layer (L0), it continues on the second layer (L1). In this case, the recording continues across two layers.

In STD mode, the recording is divided into two scenes at the point where the layers switch. This unit automatically switches layers during disc playback so you can play back the whole of the disc continuously like a normal disc. However, the picture or the sound may momentarily stop at the point where the layers switch.

ªExamples of discs that cannot be used on this unit

≥Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm (3q)

≥Dual layer on single side discs other than

DVD-R DL

≥iRW

≥iR

≥DVD-ROM

≥CD-RW

≥CD-R

≥CD-ROM

≥CD

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