Panasonic DMR-EA18K Dvd Recorder - Multi Language - Page 19

Specifying the Recording Time RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW This function allows specifying the length of recording time up to 4 hours. During recording repeatedly until the desired time is reached. - The recording time and the unit's display change as follows: Counter (Cancel) OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00 OFF 4:00 OFF 1:30 OFF 3:00 OFF 2:00 Notes • This function does not work during scheduled recording or Flexible Recording. • Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [g STOP]. • The unit turns off automatically when the time to stop recording is reached as long as you do not operate the unit. Flexible Recording RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to "FR (Flexible Recording)" (➔ 18). With the unit stopped Flexible Recording Record in FR mode. Max recording time 08 Hour 00 Min. Set recording time 08 Hour 00 Min. Start Cancel w, q to select "Hour" and "Min." and e, r to set the recording time. When you want to start recording e, r, w, q to select "Start", then - Recording starts. Tips To exit the screen Press [RETURN]. To stop recording partway Press [g STOP]. To show the remaining recording time Press [STATUS] to show the remaining recording time. DVD-RAM Rec. 0:59 CH 20 Stereo Remaining time Playing while you are recording Chasing Playback RAM Allows playback from the beginning of what you are recording. When recording to DVD-RAM (at least 20 seconds after recording starts). - If the "Status Messages" in the Setup menu is set to "Automatic" (➔ 46), both the "Play" and "Rec." indicators will be displayed on the status message screen for several seconds. Tips To stop play Press [ g STOP] once. To stop recording Press [ g STOP] at least 2 seconds after chasing playback stops. Simultaneous Record and Playback RAM Allows playback of a previous recording, while recording something else. When recording to DVD-RAM e, r, w, q to select the recording to play, then - If the "Status Messages" in the Setup menu is set to "Automatic" (➔ 46), both the "Play" and "Rec." indicators will be displayed on the status message screen for several seconds. Tips To stop play Press [ g STOP]. To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. To stop recording After play stops 1. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen. 2. Press [ g STOP]. Notes • During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete recordings. • Closed captions will not appear during simultaneous recording and playback. • Use caution while operating the control for playback. Pressing [ g STOP] when the recording device is selected will cancel the recording in progress. 19 RQT9048 Advanced Features