Panasonic DMR-E55 - Manual (Page 33)

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[RAM] [DVD-R]
➡ page 34, Entering text
The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window.
[RAM]
If set, this will protect the disc from accidental erasure.
Press [ , ] to set disc protection and
press [ENTER].
The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-protected.
( ➡ 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 [ , ] to select “Yes” and
press [ENTER].
2
Press [ , ] to select “Start” and
press [ENTER].
A message appears when formatting is finished.
3
Press [ENTER].
To stop formatting
Press [RETURN].
pYou can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc
must be reformatted if you do this.
pDo not disconnect the AC power supply cord while the
message “Formatting ..” is on the television. This can render
the disc unusable.
pFormatting normally takes a few minutes, however it may take up to
a maximum of 70 minutes.
pFormatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.
[DVD-R]
Select whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc.
Do this before finalizing the disc.
Press [ , ] 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.
( ➡ 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 [ , ] to select “Yes” and
press [ENTER].
2
Press [ , ] to select “Start” and
press [ENTER].
A message appears when finalizing is finished.
3
Press [ENTER].
pDo not disconnect the AC power supply cord while the
message “Finalizing the disc” is on the television. This will
render the disc unusable.
pFinalizing takes up to 15 minutes.
pYou cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’s
equipment.
DVD-R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players
due to the condition of the recording.
pVisit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs.
For U.S.A.: http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R
For Canada: www.panasonic.ca
Disc Name
Disc Protection
Format disc
DVD
DVD-RAM
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Play back
DISC PROTECTION OF
DOCUMENTARY
CARTRIDGE PROTECTION OF
DISC SETTING
DVD-RAM
Titles 11
Used
Free
0 : 22
5:38 (EP)
On
Disc Name
Format disc
Disc Protection
Select First play
Finalize
Before
finalize
After
finalize
Disc display on this unit DVD-R DVD-V
Recording/Editing/Entering name n V
Play on other players V n