Panasonic DMR-E60 Operating Instructions Manual

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35Recording from a video cassette playerWhen connected to non-DV equipment[RAM] [DVD-R]You can record audio and video being played on a video cassetteplayer or a video camera connected to the input terminals.Preparation≥Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the power forboth units is off.Then after connecting any cable, turn on the both units.≥Connect the other equipment to this unit’s input terminals(page 59).≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.≥Insert a disc that can be recorded on.≥Select the recording mode, XP, SP, LP or EP (page 26).≥It is also possible to perform the flexible recording (FR)(page 27).1 While stoppedPress [W, X, CH] (23) or [INPUT SELECT] (22) toselect the input channel for the equipment you haveconnected.≥Select AV1, AV2, AV3 or AV4.2 Start play on the other equipment.3 Press [¥, REC] (31) at the point you want to startrecording.When connected to DV equipment[RAM] [DVD-R]You can record audio and video being played on a DV equipmentconnected to the DV input terminal.Preparation≥Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the power forboth units is off.Then after connecting any cable, turn on the both units.≥Connect the other equipment to this unit’s input terminals(page 54).≥Use a DV cable to connect the equipment.≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.≥Insert a disc that can be recorded on.≥Select the recording mode, XP, SP, LP or EP (page 26).≥It is also possible to perform the flexible recording (FR)(page 27).1 While stoppedPress [W, X] (23) or [INPUT SELECT] (22) to selectthe input channel for the equipment you haveconnected.≥Select DV.2 Start play on the other equipment.3 Press [¥, REC] (31) at the point you want to startrecording.Audio mode for DV inputStereo 1:Records sound (L1, R1) when DV recording is taking place.Stereo 2:Records added sound such as narration (L2, R2) subsequent tooriginal recording.Mix:Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.≥L1+L2 are recorded in L and R1+R2 are recorded in R. In thecase of bilingual broadcast, Stereo 1 is recorded when recordingto DVD-R or if recording in LPCM. Details of recording are givenin “Bilingual Audio Selection” (page 62).ªTo skip unwanted partsPress [;] (8) to pause recording.Press again to restart recording.ªTo stop recordingPress [∫] (7).Note≥Stop play on the other equipment as well.≥This unit does not support recording the signal from a personalcomputer.≥The audio recorded through the DV Input terminal is the audioselected in the “Audio mode for DV input”.For your reference≥Poor video quality or colouring may indicate that the material youare recording has copy protection.≥If you connect an other equipment with RGB output capability tothe AV2 socket on this unit, the output signal of the equipmentmust be set to RGB when you have set “AV2 Input” to “RGB (PALonly)”.≥Select the TV system (PAL/NTSC) of the programme you wish torecord (page 63).≥Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorded usingthis unit.≥We recommend connecting one piece of DV equipment at a time.≥When DV equipment is connected, it is not possible to use theDV terminal and operate the unit from other equipment.≥In the case of some DV equipment, pictures and sound may notbe received properly.≥If there is no television picture when playing back from anexternal device, turn the external device off and then on onceagain.≥Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been treated toprevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so treatedcannot be recorded using this unit.≥When recording from DV equipment, the audio setting can bemade at “Audio Mode for DV Input”. (page 62)To select the TV system (PAL/NTSC)You can select the TV system (PAL/NTSC) of the programme youwish to record (page 63).PreparationSwitch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.1 Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONSwindow.2 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press[ENTER] (10).3 Use [3, 4] (10) to select the “Connection” andpress [2] or [1] (10).4 Use [3, 4] (10) to select “TV System” and press[ENTER] (10).5 Use [3, 4] (10) to select the TV system and press[ENTER] (10).SETUPTAB SELECTTV AspectNormal (4:3) TVTuningSETUPRETURNSettingsDiscPictureSoundDisplayConnectionTV SystemNorm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-Video)Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-RAM)AV1/AV2 SettingsSETUPSettingsDiscPictureSoundDisplayConnectionTuningSELECTENTERTV SystemRETURNPALNTSC