Panasonic SC-RT50 - Manual (Page 33)

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[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing. Make
selections before finalizing the disc.
After performing steps 1–3 ( ➡ page 32)
4
Press [ , ] to select “Playback will
start with:” and press [ENTER].
5
Press [ , ] to select the item and
press [ENTER].
DVD’s Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
First Title on DVD: The disc content is played without
displaying the top menu.
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
Finalize the disc so you can play it on other DVD equipment. The
equipment must be able to play finalized discs. To check
compatibility with other equipment, refer to page 6.
Make selection from “Playback will start with:” (
➡ above) before
finalizing the disc.
After performing steps 1–3 (
➡ page 32)
4
Press [ , ] to select “Finalize” and
press [ENTER].
5
Press [ , ] to select “Yes” and
press [ENTER].
6
Press [ , ] to select “Start” and
press [ENTER].
pFinalizing starts. You cannot cancel finalizing.
pFinalizing can take a few minutes, up to a maximum of 15
minutes, depending on the remaining space on the disc.
(
[-R]DL] [+R]DL] up to 60 minutes.)
[Note]
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while
finalizing. This will render the disc unusable.
7
Press [ENTER].
pYou cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturers’
equipment.
pDiscs finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players
due to the condition of the recording.
pWhen finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may
take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen
(approximately four times).
[+RW]
+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient
function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW
disc on other equipment.
Make selection from “Playback will start with:” (
➡ left) before
creating Top Menu.
pYou cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit.
After performing steps 1–3 ( ➡ page 32)
4
Press [ , ] select “Create DVD Top
Menu” and press [ENTER].
5
Press [ , ] to select “Yes” and
press [ENTER].
6
Press [ , ] to select “Start” and
press [ENTER].
Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating.
Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.
7
Press [ENTER].
pRecording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case,
create the menu again.
[-R]DL] [+R]DL]
DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on
one side. This unit does not offer seamless recording on two layers.
Recording stops when space on the first layer becomes full. You
must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer.
Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still
available). You cannot cancel closing. Make certain before
proceeding.
After performing steps 1–3 ( ➡ page 32)
4
Press [ , ] to select “Close First
Layer” and press [ENTER].
5
Press [ , ] to select “Yes” and
press [ENTER].
6
Press [ , ] to select “Start” and
press [ENTER].
Closing the layer starts. You cannot cancel closing.
Closing the layer can take several minutes, up to a maximum
of 30 minutes, depending on the remaining space on the first
layer.
[Note]
pDo not disconnect the AC power supply cord while
closing the layer. This will render the disc unusable.
7
Press [ENTER].
pYou cannot close the first layer when it has no recording.
pBy closing the layer, you can record or edit discs that have been
recorded on the second layer by other equipment.
w To confirm the layer you can record
You can confirm the remaining recording time on the layer you
can record.
Selecting whether to show the Top
Menu first–Playback will start with:
Enabling discs to be played on other
equipment–Finalize
After finalizing
p
[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The disc becomes play-only and you can
no longer record or edit.
p [-RW‹V›] You can record and edit the disc after formatting
(
➡ page 32) although it becomes play-only after finalizing.
pTitles are divided into about 5-minute ( [+R] [+R]DL] 8-minute)
chapters. This time varies greatly depending on the condition
and mode of recording.
pThere is a pause of several seconds between titles and
chapters during play.
Creating Top Menu
–Create DVD Top Menu
Enabling the second layer on DL (dual-
or double-layer on single side) discs to
be recordable–Close First Layer
Disc Name
Play back will start with:
Finalize
Top Menu
DVD
MANAGEMENT
DVD-R DL Titles
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0:00 Free Time:
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