Panasonic dmr-es10 Instruction Manual

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2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5
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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.
■ 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.
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format)
 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5
″)
 1.4 GB, 8 cm (3
″)
+R
 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5
″)
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Before finalizing
Before finalizing
After finalizing
After finalizing
Re-writable discs
One time recording discs 
(recordable until the disc is full)
8 hours
8 hours
Only after finalizing the disc.
(
➔ page 31)
Only after finalizing the disc.
(
➔ page 31)
×
×
×
×
×
Only one is recorded
(
➔ page 33, Select MTS)
×
Only one is recorded
(
➔ page 33, Select MTS)
×
(The picture is recorded in 4: 3 
aspect.)
×
(The picture is recorded in 4: 3 
aspect.)
(Available space on DVD-RW 
(DVD-Video format) increases 
only when the last recorded title 
is erased.)*2
(Available space does not 
increase after erasing.)
×
×
Audio CD
Video CD
––––
Music and audio 
recorded 
(including CD-R/
RW*3*4)
CD-R and 
CD-RW*3*4 with 
music recorded in 
MP3
Still pictures 
(JPEG and TIFF) 
recorded on CD-R 
and CD-RW*3*4
Music and video recorded 
(including CD-R/RW*3*4)
-RW(V)
+R
DVD-V
DVD-V
The available space does not increase if these are erased.
Erase this to increase the available space.
Title 1
Title 2
The last 
recorded title
The available 
space
- - - -
CD
VCD
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
Disc handling
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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