Panasonic DMREZ27EB Operating Guide
Discs you can record on
Recording
Function
Re-writable
Copy-once
recording
recording
(CPRM compatible
discs only)
Playing
on other
equipment
You can record onto the second layer of dual- or double-layer discs
after closing the first layer.
DVD Video format
To play
on other equipment,
Use the Finalise feature!
Use the Finalise feature!
: Can do,
: Cannot do
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1
2a
2a
2b
2b
Disc Type
DVD-R, etc. recorded on this unit cannot be played on other players immediately after recording. Using
the Finalise feature allows you to play these discs on other players. (However, once the disc is finalised
you will no longer be able to record to the disc.)
the Finalise feature allows you to play these discs on other players. (However, once the disc is finalised
you will no longer be able to record to the disc.)
(RAM compatible
equipment only)
Auto finalisation is always offered before an unfinalised disc is ejected.
Finalise the disc so that it can be played on other DVD players.
OK
Select
“Yes” or “No”
Set
Auto Finalisation
Formatting
We recommend you use a DVD-RAM for repetitive recording of digital broadcast, editing
title/chapter after recording and for other various functions.
title/chapter after recording and for other various functions.
“Formatting Discs” (
➔ page 44 of Operating Instructions)
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment.
Important: Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents
(including the contents that have been recorded on a
PC), regardless of protection status of disc.
(including the contents that have been recorded on a
PC), regardless of protection status of disc.
REC
After recording
Finalise
Finalise the disc so that it can be played
on other DVD players.
Note : Recording or Editing is not possible
after finalising. This may take up to 9 min.
Press the REC button to start finalise.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit.
This disc cannot be played on other
DVD players without finalising.
Finalise and eject.
Eject.
Finalising takes up to 15 minutes.
(Do not disconnect the AC mains
lead while finalising!)
(Do not disconnect the AC mains
lead while finalising!)
This disc cannot be played
on other DVD players.
on other DVD players.
This disc is not formatted properly.
Do you want to format the disc now?
OK
RETURN
SELECT
Format
No
Yes
The following screen may appear when inserting a new disc
or a disc that has been recorded on other equipment.
or a disc that has been recorded on other equipment.
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2
REC
“Finalising” (
➔ page 45 of Operating Instructions)