Panasonic DMR-T3040 - Manual (Page 4)

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This unit allows recording of high quality video on HDD
and DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media
with fast random access. This media also out performs
past tape formats in ease of operation.
■ Maximum 52 hours on HDD (Hard Disk Drive) {-»page 19)
This model is installed with a high capacity 40 GB hard disk capable
of recording a maximum of 52 hours (6 hours continuously). The
same functions are available with HDD as with DVD-RAM and edit-
ing/recording of visual data from hard disk to DVD-RAM/R is easy-
to-perform.
■ DV Automatic Recording (-»page 31)
Simply connect a digital video camera using a single cable and you
can organize your DV tapes into play lists on the HDD or DVD-RAM.
(You cannot connect a personal computer to the unit.)
■ Auto Renewal Recording (-»page 36)
If you record a program onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every
week using timer recording, the unit will record the new program
over the old one.
■ Relief Recording (-»page 35)
\A/hen timer recording to DVD-RAM or DVD-R, the unit will compare
the remaining space on the disc and the time necessary for record­
ing. If space is insufficient the unit will record the program to HDD
instead (there is no relief recording function the other way, i.e. from
HDD to DVD-RAM or DVD-R).
■ Enjoy still pictures (JPEG) (^pages 25 and 46—49)
• It is possible to display still pictures (-^page 9) taken with a digital
camera either in a list or one by one.
• It is possible to save still pictures from a PC card onto DVD-RAM
(also onto HDD).
• You may alter the print settings (DPOF) for still pictures from a PC
card.
■ Watch a program while you are recording it
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Chasing play
You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording it.
Simultaneous rec and play
You can record a program while watching one you recorded previ­
ously.
Time Slip
• You can jump back to review a piece of action you missed while
recording by pressing the time slip button (can be set between 1
minute and 999 minutes with HDD, 1 minute and 360 minutes with
DVD-RAM in units of one minute.)
• During playback. It is possible to jump an amount of time (specified
by you) to the scene you wish to view.
■ Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM
• Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD-RAM allows you to record a
maximum of 12 hours (6 hours continuously).
• When using a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM or a DVD-R, you can get 1 hour
recording using the XP high picture quality mode, 2 hours with the
regular SP mode, 4 hours with the tong LP mode, and 6 hours with
the extra long EP mode.
• You can also use the FR (Flexible Recording) mode to fit record­
ings efficiently onto the available space on the disc (-»page 19).
■ Make your own DVD-Video
• Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on produces an origi­
nal DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards
(-»page 8).
• In addition to DVD-Video movie software, this unit can also play
other types of discs including audio CDs and Video CDs. This
means that this unit has the potential to play a central role in your
home entertainment, from high-end home theater through to CD
playback.
■ Exceptional sound and picture quality when
recording
• Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality
sound recordings. When recording in XP mode it is possible to use
LPCM (2 channel) to achieve sound recordings of even higher
quality.
• The encoder system used for recording is called “Hybrid VBR” and
allows high quality recordings.
■ Progressive Scan
By connecting the component video terminal of this unit to a pro­
gressive scan television, it is possible to enjoy the high quality pic­
ture rendered by the progressive scan function.
■ Fast access to the program you want to watch
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Use the Direct Navigator to find a program you have recorded and
start play.
■ Editing your recording niiTn
• It is possible to divide up a recorded program (-»page 40).
• Use play lists (^page 27) to select your favorite scenes and
rearrange them to play in any order you like.
■ The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the
features you can use (-»page 53)
The FUNCTIONS window has most of the features and functions
you are likely to use regularly. Just select the icon for the operation
you want to perform.
Explanatory notes
Symbols used in these operating instructions Operation
■ Troubleshooting
031 is used to indicate ways to fix potential problems.
■ Discs you can use
The features you can use with the different types of discs are
indicated as follows.
• These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the
remote control.
• The explanations herein are given on the basis that the connecting
up {-•pages 11 and 55-59) and settings have already been carried
out as prescribed in this manual.
Displays
HDD ■ RAM ■ DVD-R ■ DVD-V VCD
Hard Disk DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Video Audio CD Video CD
The displays shown in these instructions are examples only. Actual
displays depend on the disc or card and the operations you are per­
forming.
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For your reference
• filTOn indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized
(-»page 38). DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same
features as DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated ¡¡¡¡¡Si )
• Functions that can use the PC card (-»page 9) are indicated by
Should the AC power supply cord come loose by
accident or for any other reason the power supply is
cut off while recording or editing is taking piace, the
contents of the HDD or disc may be lost.