Manual Programming - Panasonic DMR-E60 Operating Instructions Manual

ªSetting for control of the recording starting and
ending time by special signal Included in the
broadcasting signal (PDC Function)
PDC stands for Programme Delivery Control.
If a TV programme, for example a football game runs longer than
scheduled, is shortened or starts earlier or later, this function
synchronizes the recording start and stop with the actual
broadcasting start and stop of the TV programme.
Conditions for correct operation of the PDC function:
≥"ON" must be displayed under [PDC] on the screen.
≥The TV station must broadcast PDC signals.
≥The programme starting time must be set correctly to the starting
time listed in the newspaper/magazine.
To activate the PDC Function:
Use [3, 4] (10) to make the "ON" indication appear.
ªIf "– –" appears under "Name" after entering a
VIDEO Plus+ number
Name stands for Programme Position/TV Station Name.
Normally, the name of the TV station or the number of the
programme position is displayed under "Name".
However, if the TV station information was not automatically set
during Preset Download or Auto Setup due to adverse reception
conditions, the "– –" indication appears instead.
In such a case, follow the operation steps below to correct it.
Use [3, 4] (10) repeatedly to select the programme
position on which the TV programme to be recorded
will be broadcast.
After you have entered the information of a TV station, it remains
stored in the unit's memory, and you do not need to enter it again
in the future.
Note
≥The built-in clock employs 24-hour system.
≥The actual time recorded may be longer than the programme
itself when television programmes are recorded using
VIDEO Plus+.
≥"Invalid Entry" is displayed when you enter the wrong code.
Reenter the code.
≥"PROG FULL" is displayed in the unit's display if there are already
16 items programmed. Delete unnecessary items (page 34).
≥The remaining time displayed is calculated based on the current
recording mode.
≥When recording more than one programme in a row, for DVD-
RAM the first few seconds, and for DVD-R about the first 30
seconds of all programmes from the second one onwards will not
be recorded.
≥Recording is not possible unless you set "Disc Protection" in
"DISC INFORMATION" to "Off". (page 37)
≥You can not record to a disc if the write protect tab on a cartridge
disc is set to protect. Release this before operation (page 74).
≥Even if the unit is put in the timer recording standby mode or the
timer recording is being performed, you can play a programme.
≥If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the
latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting
time, the [ ] flashes on the unit display. In this case, press the
, TIMER] (14) button to put the unit in the timer recording
[
standby mode.

Manual programming

[RAM] [DVD-R]
Remote control only
You can set your own programming conditions (up to 16
programmes).
Preparation
≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to "DVD".
≥Ensure that this unit's clock is set correctly.
≥Insert a disc for recording (make sure there is enough room for
the programme you are going to record plus a little extra).
1 Press [PROG/CHECK] (13).
≥The Timer Programme List screen appears.
TIMER
RECORDING
No. Name Date Start Stop
01 BBC 1 15/ 7 TUE 1:19 1:22
New Timer Programme
SELECT
Press ENTER to store
new programme.
ENTER RETURN
A line that is ready for programming is highlighted.
Press [ENTER] (10).
2
≥The Timer Programme Correction screen appears.
TIMER
RECORDING
Name Date Start
--/-- --- --:--
Please set Channel.
SELECT
ENTER RETURN
3 Use [1] (10) to move through the items and change
the items with [3, 4] (10).
≥The current settings are shown each time you press [1] (10).
≥You may use the numeric buttons (4) to enter "Name",
"Date", "Start" and "Stop".
TIMER
RECORDING
Name Date Start
15/ 7 TUE
BBC 1 1:00
≥Name (Programme Position/TV Station Name)
≥Date
Current date!)the day before one month later!)
Daily (Sunday to Saturday)!)Daily (Monday to
Saturday)!)Daily (Monday to Friday)!)Weekly
(Sundays)!)...!)Weekly (Saturdays)!)Current date...
≥Start (start time)/Stop (finish time)
The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if
you hold the button.
≥Mode (Recording mode)
XP!)FR!)EP!)LP!)SP!)XP... (page 26)
≥PDC
ON!)OFF(– – –) (page 32)
≥Title
Select "Title" and press [ENTER] (10), then refer to page 36
for entering title.
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Timer recording (continued)
Remain 1:58 SP
1:19:00 15.7 TUE
Disc
Mode PDC
space
SP OFF OK
Remain 1:58 SP
1:55:00 15.7 TUE
VPS
Stop Mode
PDC
--:-- SP ---
Title
No.
0 -- 9
Remain 1:58 SP
1:19:00 15.7 TUE
Stop Mode PDC
2:00 SP OFF
Title