Using Dvd-R, Dvd-Rw And +R On This Unit; Main Unit - Panasonic Diga DMR-EH50 Operating Instructions Manual

I Recording modes and approximate recording times
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may
become shorter than indicated.
HDD
Mode
(80 GB)
XP (High quality) 17
SP (Normal) 34
LP (Long play) 68
EP (Extra long 142
play) (106 _2)
FR (Automatic 142 hours
mode selection) maximum
DVD-RAM
Single- Double-
sided sided _1
(4.7 GB) (9.4 GB)
1 2
2 4
4 8
8 (6 _2) 16 (12 _2)
8 hours 8 hours
maximum maximum
for one side
(Unit: hour)
DVD-R
DVD-RW
+R
(4.7 GB)
1
2
4
8 (6 ÷2)
8 hours
maximum
_1It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a
double sided disc to the other.
_2When "Recording time in EP mode" is set to "EP (6 Hours)" in the
SETUP menu (= 55).
The sound quality is better when using "EP (6 Hours)" than when
using "EP (8 Hours)".
=l'ff_'l When recording to DVD-RAM using "EP (8 Hours)" mode,
play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with
DVD-RAM. Use "EP (6 Hours)" mode if playback may be on other
equipment.
FR (Flexible Recording Mode)
You can set FR (Flexible Recording) mode when transferring
(dubbing) or programming timer recordings.
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP
(8 Hours) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc
space with the best possible recording quality.
For example with a 90 minute recording to an unused DVD-RAM, the
picture quality is adjusted to between "XP" and "SP".
oWhen recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted
to precisely fit a transferred (dubbed) title on a 4.7 GB disc.
oAII the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the
display.
I efore recording ]
olt is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD
drive simultaneously.
=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.
• 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 the HDD or CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.
=When transferring (dubbing) in high speed mode to DVD-R,
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, after you have recorded to
the HDD, set "Rec for High Speed dubbing" to "On" before
recording to the HDD (-, 24).
Refer to the "Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit" for more
information (= 7).
I fter recording
ol_ll _Z_] FJ'£IIn order to play a disc recorded using this unit on
other playback equipment, the disc must first be finalized (- 52).
To specify a time to stop recording--One Touch
Recording
During recording
Press [O REC] on the main unit to select the recording
time.
oYou can specify up to 4 hours later.
• The unit display changes as shown below.
30 (min.) _ 60 (min.) _ 90 (min.) _ 120 (min.)
4, Counter (cancel) _ 240 (rain.) _ 180 (min.) _J
oThis does not work during timer recordings (= 26) or while using
Flexible Recording (= 24).
olf you change the channel or recording mode while recording is
paused, the time specified to stop recording is cancelled.
=The unit does not turn off automatically after the time to stop
recording is reached.
To cancel
Press [O REC] on the main unit several times until the counter
appears.
oThe time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording
continues.
To stop recording partway
Press [m].
I hen using DVD-RW I
When you insert a new DVD-RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-
Video format) recorded on a computer or other equipment, a format
confirmation screen is displayed. Format the disc to use it. However,
all the recorded contents are erased.
This disc is not formatted proper_y,
Format the disc in DiSC NANAGENENT?
Press [_1] to select "Yes" and press [ENTER].
To format a disc
"Erasing all the contents of a disc or card=Format" (= 51)
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