Panasonic DMR-E500H Operating Instructions Manual

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21RQT7751Getting startedHDD, disc and card information§Conventionally recorded programmes≥We recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?The following chart indicates the differences. Select based uponwhat you require.[Note]When “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” is set to “On” therestrictions on secondary audio recording etc. are also applied toDVD-RAM. Turn this setting “Off” if high speed transfer (dubbing) toDVD-R is not necessary when recording a programme (➡page 63).HDD and discs you can use for recording and playType LogoData that canbe recordedand playedInstructionsHard disk drive(HDD)≥400 GBIndicated intheseinstructions with[HDD]—Video§Still picturesMPEG4Temporary storage≥You can record up to 709 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode] (➡ page 25, Recording modes andapproximate recording times).≥You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip)(➡page 25).≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”. You can transfer (dub) arecorded title to a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM, however the title is erased from the HDD(➡page 70).≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ page 34, 52).≥You can play and transfer (dub) MPEG4 motion pictures taken on a SD Video Camera etc.(➡page 36, 54)≥You can record MPEG4 data at the same time as recording a TV programme (➡ page 24).DVD-RAM≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB,12 cm≥2.8 GB, 8 cm[RAM]Video§Still picturesMPEG4Re-writable discs for backup use≥You can record approximately up to 8 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode] on a single-sided disc and16 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode] on a double-sided disc (➡page 25, Recording modes andapproximate recording times).≥You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip) (➡page 25).≥Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4 GB) arecommercially available.≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” when using CPRMcompatible discs (➡ page 70). You cannot transfer (dub) a recorded title.≥This unit is compatible with 1k–5k recording speed discs.≥You can transfer (dub) up to 40k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatibledisc (➡page 47).≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ page 34, 52).≥You can play and transfer (dub) MPEG4 motion pictures taken on a SD Video Camera etc.(➡page 36, 54)DVD-R≥4.7 GB, 12 cm≥1.4 GB, 8 cm[DVD-R]Video§One time recording discs for backup use (recordable until the disc is full)≥You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode] (➡ page 25, Recording modes andapproximate recording times).≥By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only) (➡ page 61, 70).≥You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”.≥This unit is compatible with 1k–8k recording speed discs.≥You can transfer (dub) up to 64k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatibledisc (➡page 47).(Y: Possible, t: Impossible) DVD-RAM DVD-RRe-writable Y tEdit Y §1Play on other players Y §2 Y §3Recording both M 1 and M 2 of bilingualbroadcast Y t §4Recording broadcasts that allow one copy Y §5 tRecording 16:9 aspect picture Y §6§ 1 You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Availablespace does not increase after erasing.§ 2 Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.§ 3 After finalizing the disc (➡page 61, 70).§ 4 Only one is recorded (➡ page 64, Bilingual Audio Selection).§ 5 CPRM (➡ page 70) compatible discs only.§ 6 The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.Accessory discsDVD-RAM9.4 GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge:LM-AD240ME (compatible with high speed recording k5)LM-AD240LE (compatible with high speed recording k3)4.7 GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge:LM-AB120ME (compatible with high speed recording k5)LM-AB120LE (compatible with high speed recording k3)4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:LM-AF120ME (compatible with high speed recording k5)LM-AF120LE (compatible with high speed recording k3)DVD-R4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:LM-RF120ME (compatible with high speed recording k8)LM-RF120LE (compatible with high speed recording k4)21