Recording Procedures - Panasonic Diga DMR-ES35 Operating Instructions Manual

Recording procedures

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS]
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]
≥You can record up to 99 titles on a disc.
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
≥You can record up to 49 titles on a disc.
≥It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow "One time
only recording" onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL,
+RW or 8 cm (3q) DVD-RAM discs. Use a CPRM compatible DVD-
RAM.
≥Recording will take place on open space on the disc. Data will not
be overwritten.
≥If there is no space left on the recording disc, you will need to
erase unwanted titles (l 38, 52) or use a new disc.
When recording to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format), +R, +R DL or +RW
≥When recording MTS broadcasts
- If you do not connect a cable box
Select "Main" or "SAP" in "Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)" in
the Setup menu (l 57).
- If you connect a cable box
Select "Main" or "SAP" on the cable box.
≥The aspect ratio of the recorded image will be 4:3.
≥To play a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),
+R or +R DL recorded using this unit on another playback
source, the disc must first be finalized (l 55).
≥[+RW] To enable play on other DVD equipment, please use
"Create DVD Top Menu" in DVD Management menu (l 55).
Preparation
≥Release protection (disc l 53, cartridge l 53). [RAM]
≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.
≥Select an audio type you want to record. (l 25)
[1]
Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.
[2]
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive you
want to record on (DVD or VHS).
[3]
Insert a disc.
(l 22)
≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with the unit, format
it to ensure accurate recording (l 54, "Deleting all contents of
a disc –Format Disc ( DVD )").
or
Insert a video cassette with an intact accidental
erasure prevention tab.
[4]
Press [CH, , ] to select the channel.
W X
≥To select with the numeric buttons:
Antenna Mode (Airwaves)
[0] )[5]
e.g., "5":
[1] )[5]
"15":
CableTV Mode (Cable)
[0] )[0] )[5]
e.g., "5":
[0] )[1] )[5]
"15":
[1] )[1] )[5]
"115":
[5]
Press [REC MODE] to select the recording
mode.
Remaining time on the disc
[DVD]
XP, SP, LP or EP
[VHS]
SP, EP or VP
(l 22)
[6]
Press [ ¥ , REC] to start recording.
≥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 title.
∫ To pause recording
Press [;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart recording.)
≥Title is not split into separate titles. [DVD]
≥You can also press [¥, REC] to restart recording.
∫ To stop recording
∫
Press [ , STOP].
≥Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped. [DVD]
≥[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording
management information after recording finishes.
∫ To show the remaining time
[DVD]
Press [STATUS] several times. (l 37)
[VHS]
[1]
Select "Select Tape Length" from the Setup and select the
corresponding tape length. (l 58)
[2]
Press [STATUS] several times.
The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly depending
on the tape used.
Notes
≥Even if the video cassette you use is labeled "S-VHS", it is not
possible to record in the S-VHS system with the unit. It
records in the normal VHS system. [VHS]
≥When recording is paused for 5 or more minutes, the unit returns
to stop mode. [VHS]
≥The remaining tape time is only displayed during playback or
recording. [VHS]
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