Panasonic DMR-T3030 - Manual (Page 4)

Features Explanatory notes
This unit allows recording of high quaiity video on
DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with
fast random access. This media also outdoes past tape
formats in ease of operation.
■ 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 360 minutes in units of one minute).
■ 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 long 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).
■ The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the
features you can use (-►page 41)
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.
■ Make your own DVD-Video
• This unit will record onto DVD-R in accordance with DVD video
standards and will yield your very own original DVD video upon
finalization (-►page 34).
• The encoder system used for recording is called “Hybrid VBR”
which allows high quality recordings.
■ Exceptionai sound quaiity 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 qual­
ity.
■ Wide ranging compatibiiity yielding unbeatabie
versatiiity
As well as being able to play DVD-Video movie software, this unit
can also play other types of discs including audio CDs and video
CDs. This means your recorder will be the center of your home
entertainment, from high-end home theater through to CD play.
■ 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 picture
rendered by the progressive scan function.
■ Fast access to the program you want to watch
(-►page 20)
Use the Direct Navigator to find a program you have recorded and
start play.
■ Play iist (-►page 21) B321
Use play lists to select your favorite scenes and rearrange them to
play in any order you like. Pick out scenes from a music or sports
show and create a collection of your favorite scenes, or take the
images you have shot with a video camera and arrange them into a
movie of your own creation.
Symbols used in these operating instructions
■ Troubleshooting
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 indi­
cated as follows.
DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Video Audio CD Video CD
For your reference
• [*0*23 indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized
(-►page 34) and can still be recorded on.
• DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same features as
DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated CHEEI-)
Operation
These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the
remote control. If the name of the button Is the same, the operation
described can also be performed with the main unit.
Displays
The displays shown in these instructions are examples only. Actual
displays depend on the disc and the operations you are performing.
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 place, the
contents of the disc may be lost.
VCR Plus-!- and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gem-
star Development Corporation. The VCR Plus-l- system is manu­
factured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Pats. 5,307,173; 5,335,079; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; and
4,706,121
Manufactured under license froni Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround" and “DTS Digital Out” are regis­
tered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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