Features - Panasonic DMR-E20 Operating Instructions Manual

Features
This unit allows recording of high quafity 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 record-
ing it
Chasing play
You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording
it (-D page 28).
Simultaneous rec and play
You can record a program while watching one you recorded previ-
ously (= page 28).
Time Slip
You can jump back 30 seconds to review a piece of action you
mLssed while recording by pressing the Time Slip button (can be set
between 1 minute and 360 minutes: _ page 29).
• Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM
eUsing a double-sided, 9.4 GB DVD-RAM allows you to record a
maximum of 12 hours.
oWhen 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.
oThere is also the FR (flexible recording) mode you can use wilh
timer recording to fit recordings efficiently onto the available space
on the disc.
• The Top Window shows you most of the
features you can use (,,. page 30)
The top 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
oThis unit records to DVD-R following the DVO-Video specifications
so you can make your own DVD-Video (-- page 7).
eThe encoder system used for recording is called "Hybrid VBR"
which allows high quality recordings.
• Exceptional picture and sound quality
when recording
eAudio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality
sound recordings.
eAs well as being able to play DVD-Video movie software, this unit
can also play other types of discs including audio COs and video
CDs. This means your recorder will be the center of your home
entertainment, from high-end home theater through to CD play.
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Getting the most from the versatility of
DVD-RAM and DVD-R
• Fast access to the program you want to
watch (=_ page 56)
Use the direct navigator to find a program you have recorded and
start play
• Edit scenes freely (-_ page 65) .AM
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 ot your favorite scenes, or take the
images you have shot with a video camera and edit them into a
movie of your own creatron
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Symbols used in these operating /
instructions
• Top window
is used to indicate operations you can access from
the top window, such as the direct navigator and
play list screen.
• 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
indicated as follows.
DVD-RAM DVDoR DVD-Video Audio Video
CDs CDs
For your reference
o_-R_ indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized
(_, pages 55 and 96) and can still be recorded on.
eDVD-R that have been finalized can use the same features
as DVD-V_deo. (Refer to lea ures ind cated rDvo-v_.)
[ Operation 1
These operating instructions describe operations mainly us-
ing 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.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system
is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
Pats 5,307,173; 5,335,079: 4,908,713: 4,751,578; and
4,706,121
Manutactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories
L DTS", "DTS Digital Surround" and *'DTS Digital Out" are reg-
istered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems lnc
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