Panasonic RAM discs

richie wild · 28-11-2006, 10:54

has anyone noticed this.....

using new panasonic ram discs on three different machines, the picture quality drops in and out. i set the machines to 2hr quality, but the quality drops to 4hr and 6hr during any recording on any machine (dmr-e50 and 55). are these machines not compatible with new RAM discs? many packs tried!

skinj · 28-11-2006, 11:09

Never had any problems or had any reported to us in the shop.
Obviously the machines are nly trying to record for less than 2 hours or has the timer been set for more than that?

richie wild · 28-11-2006, 16:52

i just select 2hr and press record - not using timers.

MetaMartian · 12-12-2006, 12:29

Richie,

I beleive the problem you are having is due to a setting that you can change in the menus. I think it's called dynamic compression or something.

Sorry but I can not remember where exactly as I am working away form home.

Basically there is a setting on the Panny Ram recorders that alters the quality of a recording based on space left on the disc, so if you just press record as the disc gets closer to filling up, it alters the quality (higher compression obviously) to allow for more space on the disc.

Just set it to off. After this if the disc fills up it will just stop recording instead of lowering the quality to fit more on.

hope this helps.

richie wild · 12-12-2006, 18:03

thanks MM, i've found it in "functions/flexible rec". it was set to 6hrs, i've made it 2. i'll report back shortly.

jackthom · 13-12-2006, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by richie wild

thanks MM, i've found it in "functions/flexible rec". it was set to 6hrs, i've made it 2. i'll report back shortly.

I've known someone in the past who had the machine set to record in SP but then instead of just using the record button when required, was using the flexible record function which promptly reverted to 6hrs or whatever, giving the lowest quality possible!

Insaneperson · 13-12-2006, 19:48

BTW what are the "new" panasonic ram discs? Are their any major differences?

richie wild · 14-12-2006, 08:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Insaneperson

BTW what are the "new" panasonic ram discs? Are their any major differences?

by new i meant brand new, latest and, of course, cheaper ram discs. the first lot i had were £35!!!!!

28-11-2006, 10:54	#1
richie wild Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: wirral Posts: 9,276	Panasonic RAM discs has anyone noticed this..... using new panasonic ram discs on three different machines, the picture quality drops in and out. i set the machines to 2hr quality, but the quality drops to 4hr and 6hr during any recording on any machine (dmr-e50 and 55). are these machines not compatible with new RAM discs? many packs tried!

28-11-2006, 11:09	#2
skinj Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,206	Never had any problems or had any reported to us in the shop. Obviously the machines are nly trying to record for less than 2 hours or has the timer been set for more than that?

28-11-2006, 16:52	#3
richie wild Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: wirral Posts: 9,276	i just select 2hr and press record - not using timers.

12-12-2006, 12:29	#4
MetaMartian Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1	Richie, I beleive the problem you are having is due to a setting that you can change in the menus. I think it's called dynamic compression or something. Sorry but I can not remember where exactly as I am working away form home. Basically there is a setting on the Panny Ram recorders that alters the quality of a recording based on space left on the disc, so if you just press record as the disc gets closer to filling up, it alters the quality (higher compression obviously) to allow for more space on the disc. Just set it to off. After this if the disc fills up it will just stop recording instead of lowering the quality to fit more on. hope this helps.

12-12-2006, 18:03	#5
richie wild Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: wirral Posts: 9,276	thanks MM, i've found it in "functions/flexible rec". it was set to 6hrs, i've made it 2. i'll report back shortly.

13-12-2006, 12:37	#6
jackthom Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Northumberland Posts: 4,536	Quote: Originally Posted by richie wild thanks MM, i've found it in "functions/flexible rec". it was set to 6hrs, i've made it 2. i'll report back shortly. I've known someone in the past who had the machine set to record in SP but then instead of just using the record button when required, was using the flexible record function which promptly reverted to 6hrs or whatever, giving the lowest quality possible!

13-12-2006, 19:48	#7
Insaneperson Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,381	BTW what are the "new" panasonic ram discs? Are their any major differences?

14-12-2006, 08:11	#8
richie wild Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: wirral Posts: 9,276	Quote: Originally Posted by Insaneperson BTW what are the "new" panasonic ram discs? Are their any major differences? by new i meant brand new, latest and, of course, cheaper ram discs. the first lot i had were £35!!!!!

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