Panasonic DMR-ES40VS DMRES40 User Guide - Page 24

Recording DVD Recording TV programs Í TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons ∫ 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER µ DVD/VHS POWER TV POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH VOLUME VHS OPERATION SELECT DVD TRACKING/V-LOCK AUDIO CANCEL/RESET VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP/INDEX SLOW/ REW SEARCH FF PLAY DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU FUNCTIONS SUB MENU S RETURN TIME SLIP SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS JET REW REC REC MODE DVD ERASE ADD/DLT DUBBING CREATE CHAPTER VCR/TV VHS DVD CH, W, X DVD CH, W, X AUDIO ; FUNCTIONS RETURN STATUS REC MODE VCR/TV Preparation ≥Press [DVD]. ∫ Recording procedures [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] ≥You can record up to 99 titles on a disc (49 titles [+R]). ≥It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow "One time only recording" onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R or 8 cm (3q) DVD-RAM discs. Use a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM. ≥Recording will take place on open space on the disc. Data will not be overwritten. ≥If there is no space left on the recording disc, you will need to erase unwanted titles (l 21, 33) or use a new disc. When recording to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R ≥When recording MTS broadcasts - If you do not connect a cable TV box Select "Main" or "Secondary Audio Program (SAP)" in "Select MTS" in the SETUP menu (l 42). - If you connect a cable TV box Select "Main" or "SAP" on the cable TV box. ≥The aspect ratio of the recorded image will be 4:3. ≥In order to play a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R recorded using this unit on another playback source, the disc must first be finalized (l 31). Preparation ≥Release protection (disc l 30, cartridge l 30). [RAM] ≥Select an audio type you want to record. (l 25) [1] Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on. [2] Insert a disc. (l 8) ≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with the unit, format it to ensure accurate recording (l 31, "Format Disc"). [3] Press [CH, W, X] to select the channel. To select with the numbered buttons: Antenna Mode (Airwaves) e.g., "5": [0] )[5] "15": [1] )[5] 24 VQT0R73 CableTV Mode (Cable) e.g., "5": [0] )[0] )[5] "15": [0] )[1] )[5] "115": [1] )[1] )[5] [4] Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP). Remaining time on the disc [5] Press [¥, REC] to start REC recording. ≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording. You can change them while recording is paused, but the subsequent material is recorded as a separate title. ∫ To pause recording Press [;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart recording.) ≥Title is not split into separate titles. ≥You can also press [¥, REC] to restart recording. ∫ To stop recording Press [∫, STOP]. ≥Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped. ≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes. [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] ∫ Recording modes and approximate recording times XP (High quality) SP (Normal) LP (Long play) EP (Extra long play) (Unit: hour) DVD-RAM Single-sided Double-sided (4.7 GB) (9.4 GB) DVD-R DVD-RW +R (4.7 GB) 1 2 1 2 4 2 4 8 4 8 (6°) 16 (12°) 8 (6°) ≥Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. Picture quality XP SP LP EP (6H)° EP (8H) Recording time ° When "Recording Time in EP Mode" has been set to "EP-Extended Play (6H)" in the SETUP menu. (l 41) The sound quality is lower compared to other recording modes when using "EP-Extended Play (8H)". Note When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode. FR (Flexible Recording mode l 25): ≥You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings.