Panasonic DMRE55 DMRE55 User Guide - Page 33

Convenient functions Disc Name [RAM] [DVD-R] ➡ page 34, Entering text The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window. DVD DVD-RAM DOCUMENTARY DISC PROTECTION OF CARTRIDGE PROTECTION OF Play back DIRECT NAVIGATOR Disc Protection [RAM] If set, this will protect the disc from accidental erasure. Press [2, 1] to set disc protection and press [ENTER]. DISC SETTING Titles 11 DVD-RAM Used 0 : 22 Free 5:38 (EP) Disc Name Disc Protection On Format disc The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-protected. Format disc (➡ page 40, Formatting) [RAM] Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. Format them before using them in this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a disc. 1 Press [2, 1] to select "Yes" and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select "Start" and press [ENTER]. A message appears when formatting is finished. 3 Press [ENTER]. To stop formatting Press [RETURN]. ≥You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc must be reformatted if you do this. ≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while the message "Formatting .." is on the television. This can render the disc unusable. ≥Formatting normally takes a few minutes, however it may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes. ≥Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW. Select First play [DVD-R] Select whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc. Do this before finalizing the disc. Press [3, 4] to select "Top Menu" or "Title 1" and press [ENTER]. Top Menu: The top menu appears first. Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the top menu. Finalize (➡ page 40, Finalize) [DVD-R] You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video that complies with DVD-Video standards. 1 Press [2, 1] to select "Yes" and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select "Start" and press [ENTER]. A message appears when finalizing is finished. 3 Press [ENTER]. ≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while the message "Finalizing the disc" is on the television. This will render the disc unusable. ≥Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes. ≥You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer's equipment. Before finalize After finalize Disc display on this unit DVD-R DVD-V Recording/Editing/Entering name ± t Play on other players t ± DVD-R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording. ≥Visit Panasonic's homepage for more information about DVDs. For U.S.A.: http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R For Canada: www.panasonic.ca RQT7301 33