Panasonic DMR-E500HS Operating Instructions Manual

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47RQT7394Transfer (Dubbing)Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit.When transferring (dubbing) MPEG4 motion pictures or video titles by converting them to MPEG4 format (➡ page 54).∫ Transferring (dubbing) directionNormal speed mode: Select XP, SP, LP, EP or FR as the recording mode for transferring (dubbing) (➡ page 23).∫ Transferring (dubbing) mode∫ Transferring (dubbing) speed mode types and features§1 If you select a recording mode with better picture quality than the original, the picture quality does not improve. (However, it does preventagainst degradation of picture quality.)§2 When transferring (dubbing) play lists to DVD-R, the thumbnails may not reflect changes made to them.∫ Approximate transferring (dubbing) times (Max. speed)(excludes time required to write data management information)[Note]≥When recording or playing while transferring (dubbing), the unit may not use the maximum recording speed.≥Depending on the condition of the disc, the unit may not transfer (dub) using the maximum speed.Regarding high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-RTo high speed transfer (dub) titles (or play lists created from thosetitles), set “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” to “On” before recordingto the HDD (➡ page 62).However, in the following cases, transferring (dubbing) to DVD-Rusing the high speed mode does not work.≥Play lists created from titles using a variety of recording modes≥Play lists created from multiple titles using FR recording mode≥Play lists mixed with a variety of audio types (Dolby Digital andLPCM, etc.)≥Titles that contain many erased segments.Regarding transferring (dubbing) of digital broadcasts thatallow “One time only recording”You can transfer (dub) a recorded title to a CPRM (➡ page 68)compatible DVD-RAM; however, the title is erased from the HDD.≥You cannot use one touch transfer (dubbing). Use the transferring(dubbing) list (➡ page 48).≥Titles will not be transferred (dubbed) if they are protected(➡ page 41).≥You cannot transfer (dub) play lists created from “One time onlyrecording” titles.≥Titles with recording limitations and play lists cannot be registeredon the same transferring (dubbing) list.≥Titles or play lists cannot be transferred (dubbed) from DVD-RAM tothe HDD.You can transfer (dub) your favorite titles and play lists to an archive disc.≥Transferring (dubbing) a play list will create a title.When you want to re-edit finalized content ona DVD-R, etc.≥When you want to play a transferred(dubbed) disc on other equipment, you mustfinalize the disc after transferring (dubbing)(➡ page 60, 68).§Before recording to HDD, set “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” to “On” (➡ page 62).§Finalized DVD-R or DVD-Video on sale thatis not copy-protected, etc.High speed modeNormal speed modeHDD RAMHigh speed mode§Normal speed modeHDD DVD-RNormal speed modeHDD DVD-V§Transferring (dubbing) a title or a play list Transferring (dubbing) multiple titles and play lists togetherOne Touch Transfer (dubbing) (➡ page 48) Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list (➡ page 48)You can select transferring (dubbing) speed mode and picture quality (➡below)High speed Normal speed (XP, SP, LP, EP, FR)Features You can transfer (dub) in a very short amountof time. You can transfer (dub) even faster ifyou use a high speed recording compatibledisc.You can record and play using the HDD whilehigh speed transferring (dubbing).You can record for a long period of time on 1 disc.For example, using LP mode, you can record approximately 4hours on 1 (4.7 GB) disc (➡ page 23).e.g., 1 hour TV dramaOnly one episode using XP mode4 episodes using LP modeTransferring (dubbing)times➡below, Approximate transferring (dubbing)timesThe same amount of time it takes to record the sourcePicture quality Original picture quality Can change§1Are chapters/thumbnailsmaintained?Yes§2 No (One title is recorded as one chapter. Thumbnails return tothe default position.)Other operations whiletransferring (dubbing)You can record/play using the HDD. NoXPLP LP LP LPHDD15k high speed recording compatible DVD-RAM 8k high speed recording compatible DVD-RRecording mode Recording time Required time Speed Required time SpeedXP1 hourApprox. 12 min. 5k Approx. 8.7 min. Max. 8kSP Approx. 6 min. 10k Approx. 3.8 min. Max. 16kLP Approx. 3 min. 20k Approx. 1.9 min. Max. 32kEP (6H) Approx. 2 min. 30k Approx. 1.3 min. Max. 48kEP (8H) Approx. 1.5 min. 40k Approx. 56 sec. Max. 64k