Panasonic DMR-E55EBL Operating Instructions Manual

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19RQT7540 RecordingDepending on the content being recorded, the recording times maybecome shorter than indicated.(Unit: hour)§ When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP (6 Hour)” in theSETUP menu.The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hour)” than whenusing “EP (8 Hour)”.[Note]When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hour)” mode, play maynot be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.In this case use “EP (6 Hour)” mode.FR (Flexible Recording Mode)The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP(8 Hour) that will enable the recordings to fit in the availablerecording time on the disc with the best possible recording quality.≥You can set when programming timer recordings.≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in thedisplay.When connected to a television that has the Q Linkfunction using a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead.This function allows you to immediately start recording theprogramme that you are viewing on the TV.1 Insert a disc. (➡page 18)2 Press [¥ DIRECT TV REC].Recording starts.To stop recordingPress [∫].[RAM]Press [1] (PLAY).Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a titleand press [ENTER].Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screenPress [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].1 Press [TIME SLIP].Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.≥You will hear the playback audio.2 Press [3, 4] to select the time andpress [ENTER].≥Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. Pressagain to show the play and recording images.∫ To stop playPress [∫].∫ To stop recording2 seconds after play stopsPress [∫].∫ To stop timer recordingPress [F TIMER].≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3seconds to stop recording.Recording modes and approximaterecording timesModeDVD-RAM DVD-R(4.7 GB)Single-sided(4.7 GB)Double-sided(9.4 GB)XP (High quality) 1 2 1SP (Normal) 2 4 2LP (Long play) 4 8 4EP (Extra long play) 8 (6§) 16 (12§) 8 (6§)Direct TV RecordingEP (6 Hour)§EP (8 Hour)LPSPXPRecording timePicture qualityXPSPLPEPPlaying while you are recordingPlaying from the beginning of the title you arerecording—Chasing playbackPlaying a title previously recorded while recording—Simultaneous rec and playReviewing the recorded images while recording—Time Slip0 minPLAYRECPlay starts from 30seconds previous.The current recordingimages