Panasonic DMR-ES20 EN - Manual (Page 14)

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Recording
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Recording television programmes
.
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may
become shorter than indicated.
(Unit: hour)
When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP ( 6Hours )” in the
SETUP menu.
The sound quality is better when using “EP ( 6Hours )” than when
using “EP ( 8Hours )”.
Note
When recording to DVD-RAM using EP ( 8Hours ) mode, play may
not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.
In this case use EP ( 6Hours ) mode.
FR (Flexible Recording) Mode
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP
( 8Hours ) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc
space with the best possible recording quality.
•
You can set when programming timer recordings.
•
All the recording modes from “XP” to “EP” appear in the display.
•
It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it
over.
•
When using 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the disc from
the cartridge.
•
You can record up to 99 titles on one disc ( 49 titles).
•
It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time
only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R or 8 cm DVD-RAM
discs. Use a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.
Preparation
•
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit
the connections to this unit.
•
Turn the unit on.
1
Press [ ; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main
unit to open the tray and insert a disc.
•
Press the button again to close the tray.
2
Press [ 1 2 CH] to select the channel.
3
Press [REC MODE] to select the
recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).
4
Press [ * REC] to start recording.
The elapsed time is shown on the display.
Recording will take place on open space on disc. Data will not
be overwritten.
•
You cannot change the channel or recording mode during
recording. You can change the channel or recording mode
while paused; however, the recording will then be as a
separate title.
•
You can change the audio being received by pressing
[AUDIO] during recording. (This does not affect the actual
recording of the audio.)
Recording modes and approximate
recording times
Mode
DVD-RAM DVD-R
DVD-RW
+R
(4.7 GB)
Single-sided
(4.7 GB)
Double-sided
(9.4 GB)
XP (High quality) 1 2 1
SP (Normal) 2 4 2
LP (Long play) 4 8 4
EP (Extra long play) 8 (6 ) 16 (12 ) 8 (6 )
FR (Automatic
mode selection) 8 hours
maximum
8 hours
maximum for
one side
8 hours
maximum
REC OPEN/CLOSE CH EXT LINK
SKIP SLOW/SEARCH
REC MODE REC
F Rec
TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
VOLUME
CH
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
DIRECT TV REC
AV
CANCEL MANUAL SKIP INPUT SELECT
AUDIO ERASE
EXT LINK
CREATE
CHAPTER
PROG/CHECK
TIMER
ShowView
Numbered
buttons
e, r, w, q
ENTER
TIME SLIP
4
3
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
h
q
2
* DIRECT
TV REC
1
2 4 g q
z TIMER
g
AUDIO
8
^ DVD
EP ( 6Hours )
EP ( 8Hours )
LP
SP
XP
Picture quality
Recording time
Recording television programmes
XP
SP
LP
EP
RAM -R -RW(V) +R
+R
When recording to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R
•
When recording bilingual TV broadcast onto DVD-R, DVD-RW or
+R, only one of either “M 1” or “M 2” audio can be recorded.
Select at “Bilingual Audio Selection” (
➔ page 35).
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The aspect ratio of the recorded images will be 4:3.
•
In order to play a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R
recorded using this unit on another playback source, the
disc must first be finalized (
➔ page 32).
Insert label-up.
Insert with the
arrow facing in.
Insert fully so it clicks
into place.
RAM SP
DVD-
To select with the numbered buttons:
e.g., 5:
[0] ➔ [5]
15: [1] ➔ [5]
XP
RAM
DVD-
Remaining time on the disc
XP
RAM
DVD-
REC
RAM