Panasonic DMR-E51 - Manual (Page 20)

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Recording television programmes (continued)
ªTo check the remaining time and the current mode
during recording
Press [STATUS] (28) several times.
(1) Available recording time and recording mode
(e.g.: “0:50 XP” indicates 50 minutes in XP mode)
Notes
≥The message “Cannot record. Maximum number of
programmes recorded.” is displayed if you try to start recording
when there are already 99 programmes on a disc. Erase
unneeded programmes (DVD-RAM/DVD-R) or use a new disc to
continue recording.
≥Check that disc can be recorded on (page 8).
For your reference
≥You can record up to 99 programmes on one disc.
≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during
recording. You can change them while recording is paused, but
the material is recorded as a separate programme.
≥An error message appears if you try to start recording when a
disc is full; the remaining time will be shown as “0:00”. To
continue recording, erase unneeded programmes (DVD-RAM
only (page 34), Erasing programmes) or use another disc.
≥There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (page 9).
≥The message “Can not record on the disc.” is displayed when
recording was not completed correctly. Check the discs for dirt or
scratches.
≥Recording cannot be performed correctly if you try to record PAL
system to a disc that already contains recordings using NTSC.
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) and with
the best possible picture quality.
1 While stopped
Press [F Rec] (26).
2 Press [ 3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to set the recording time.
3 To start recording
Press [ 3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “Start” and press
[ENTER] (10).
≥Recording starts.
For your reference
≥Press [STATUS] (28) during recording to show the remaining
time.
≥It is not possible to change channel or recording mode while
flexible recording is paused.
≥Recording time reduces if you repeatedly pause recording.
One Touch Recording—Specify a time to
stop recording
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Main unit only
This is a simple way of making timer recordings when you are in a
hurry or before you go to bed. You can set the time up to 4 hours in
advance.
While recording
Press [ ¥, REC] (16) on the main unit to select the
recording time.
The time increases as illustrated each time you press the button.
The counter decreases in 1-minute units after you set a time. You
can change the time again with the same operation.
When the time you set is reached, recording stops and the unit
switches to standby.
Unit’s Display
(Counter)
# 30 # 60 # 90
^ 240 ! 180 ! 120 !}
(2) Shows recording will stop in 30 minutes
ªTo cancel
During recording, press [ ¥, REC] (16) until the counter appears.
≥Recording continues.
ªTo show the time remaining until recording finishes
Press [STATUS]
(28) several times.
For your reference
≥This does not work during timer recordings or while using flexible
recording.
≥You cannot use the remote control to specify a time for recording
to stop.
≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫] (7).
≥The set time is cleared if you change the recording mode or
channel while recording is paused.
π Remain 0:50 XP 0:07:21 6.8.
π PRG2 0:05.14 XP
π PRG1 0:00.10 SP
REC
PLAY
DVD-RAM
(1)
LR
FLEXIBLE RECORDING
Start Cancel
Recording in FR mode
ENTER
SELECT
RETURN
Set rec. time
1 Hour 23 Min. Maximum rec. time
1 Hour 23 Min.
REC 83
ARD
DVD-RAM
LR
(2)
REC/OTR 30
ARD
DVD-RAM
LR
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