Panasonic DMRE75VP DMRE75VP User Guide - Page 27

Recording DVD ∫ Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (Unit: hour) DVD-RAM Single-sided Double-sided (4.7 GB) (9.4 GB) DVD-R (4.7 GB) XP (High quality) 1 2 1 SP (Normal) 2 4 2 LP (Long play) EP (Extra long play) 4 8 (6°) 8 16 (12°) 4 8 (6°) XP SP Picture quality LP EP (6H)° EP (8H) Recording time ° When "Recording Time in EP Mode" has been set to "EP (6H)" in the SETUP menu (l 43). The sound quality is lower compared to other recording modes when using "EP (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): The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8H) that will enable the recordings to fit in the available recording time on the disc with the best possible recording quality. ≥You can use this function in manual transfer (l 59) or timer recording (l 28). ≥All recording mode indicators on the unit's display are lit during FR. Selecting audio to record [RAM] Preparation ≥Press [DVD]. Press [AUDIO]. [. Stereo: l v l l l l SAP: v l {- Mono: Main audio (stereo) ≥If the broadcast is "Mono_SAP", audio will be monaural even if you select Stereo mode. Secondary audio program (SAP) ≥If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also recorded. Main audio (monaural) ≥Select "Mono" if reception is poor during a stereo broadcast. Flexible Recording mode (FR) [RAM] [DVD-R] The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) with the best picture quality. e.g.: disc is DVD-RAM Before FR After FR A Recorded BRemained (45 min.) ≥Recordable for 45 minutes in SP mode CProgram to be recorded (The program is 60-minute long.) DThe recording mode automatically switches from SP to LP according to the remaining time. EThe program exactly fits into the remaining time. Preparation ≥Press [DVD]. ≥Select the channel to record. [1] While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l 47) [2] Select "FLEXIBLE RECORDING" with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER]. FLEXIBLE REC Record in FR mode Maximum rec time Set recording time 1 Hour 23 Min. 1 Hour 23 Min. Start Cancel [3] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to set the recording time. ≥You can also set the recording time with the numeric buttons. ≥Maximum recording time is 8 hours. [4] Select "Start" with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER]. ≥Recording starts. For your reference ≥It is not possible to change channel or recording mode while Flexible Recording is paused. ∫ To exit the FLEXIBLE REC window without recording Press [RETURN]. ∫ To stop recording partway Press [∫, STOP]. ∫ To show the time remaining until recording finishes Press [STATUS] several times. ≥It is displayed in units of minutes. DVD-RAM REC 1:22 CH12 Stereo Remaining time e.g., "Stereo" is selected. "((" appears when the unit is receiving the audio type you selected. No Disc CH12 ((Stereo ≥If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded sound will also change. [DVD-R] Select the audio (Main or SAP) in "Select MTS" in the SETUP menu (l 44). 27