Panasonic VDR-D310 About DVD-R DL Dual Layer, Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit

Before using

≥For the purposes of these operating instructions, DVD-R and DVD-R DL are referred to as the “DVD-R”.

≥Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc with this unit. (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

≥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. Always remove bare discs from these 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.) Refer to the following support site for information about discs that have been confirmed as compatible by Panasonic. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)

≥Discs recorded on this unit may not be playable on other products.

≥Recording on DVD-R in DVD Video Recording format is not supported.

≥When using DVD-RW or DVD-R, 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.

∫ About format types

What is the DVD Video Recording format (VR	What is the DVD-Video format (Video
format)?	format)?
This is a format for recording on DVD discs	By finalizing the disc, it can be played back on
which allows you to record and erase repeatedly	most DVD players.
and create playlists. You can record on DVD-	You can record on DVD-RW and DVD-R in
RAM and DVD-RW in VR format with this unit.	Video format with this unit.

≥If a disc is recorded in VR format, the data can be exported on a computer.

∫About DVD-R DL (Dual Layer)

DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs have two layers of recording/playback surface on one side.

If the first layer (L0) becomes full during recording, the recording continues uninterrupted on the second layer (L1). However, the recorded picture is divided into 2 scenes at the point where the layers switch. The unit automatically switches layers during disc playback so you can play the whole of the disc continuously like a normal disc. However, the image or sound momentarily stop at the point where the layers switch.

∫Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit

≥ Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm (3z)	≥ CD-RW
≥ Double layer discs other than DVD-R DL	≥ CD-R
≥ iRW	≥ CD-ROM
≥ iR	≥ CD
≥ DVD-ROM
≥ DVD-Video

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