41Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (continued)Protecting programmes/Releasing programme protection[RAM]You can prevent accidental erasure of programmes by write-protecting them.Preparation≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.After performing steps 1 to 3 of “Erasingprogrammes”(page 40), perform the following steps:4 Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Protection” and press[ENTER] (10).5 Use [2] (10) to select “Yes” and press [ENTER](10).ªTo stop partway throughSelect “No” in step 5 and press [ENTER] (10).OrPress [RETURN] (28).For your referenceProgrammes will be erased even if they are protected if you formatthe disc with DISC INFORMATION (page 38).Erasing parts of a programme[RAM]The specified parts of the programme are erased completelywhen you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved. Checkthe programme carefully to ensure it isn’t one you want tokeep.Preparation≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.After performing steps 1 to 3 of “Erasingprogrammes”(page 40), perform the following steps:4 Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Partial Erase” and press[ENTER] (10).5 Use search functions such as fast-forward andslow-motion to find the start point of the part youwant to erase and press [ENTER] (10).6 Use search functions such as fast-forward andslow-motion to find the end point of the part youwant to erase and press [ENTER] (10).7 Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Exit” and press [ENTER](10).8 Use [2] (10) to select “Erase” and press [ENTER](10).≥Play lists created with the erased part are also erased.ªTo stop partway throughSelect “Cancel” in step 8 and press [ENTER] (10).OrPress [RETURN] (28).ªTo erase another part of the same programmeSelect “Next” in step 7 and perform step 8, then repeat steps 5–8.For your reference≥Use search and slow-motion to find the points.≥You cannot specify an end point before a start point or a startpoint after an end point.≥You may not be able to specify start and end points within3 seconds of each other.≥You cannot specify start and end points if the picture recorded isstilled.≥The unit pauses play when the end of the programme is reachedduring this procedure.≥The disc’s available recording time may not increase aftererasing short parts of programmes.≥Play lists created with the erased part are also erased.ProtectionYes NoSet Up Programme Protection ?RETURNENTERSELECTDIRECT NAVIGATORNo. DateName Time EditTitle01 23/7 WEDBBC 1 DinosaurUSJFootball02 23/7 WEDBBC 103 23/7 WEDBBC 13311111ENTER0 – 9No.TOTAL 3 SELECTRETURN10:009:0011:00ProtectionYes NoCancel Programme Protection ?RETURNENTERSELECTDIRECT NAVIGATORNo. DateName Time EditTitle01 23/7 WEDBBC 1 DinosaurUSJFootball02 23/7 WEDBBC 103 23/7 WEDBBC 13311111ENTER0 – 9No.TOTAL 3 SELECTRETURN10:009:0011:00PartialEraseStart– : – – . – –End3StartNextExitPLAY03RETURNENTERSELECT0 : 00 . 050 : 00 . 05End0 : 00 . 05Start End3StartEndNextExit0 : 10 . 15RETURNENTERSELECT0 : 10 . 15033PartialErase0:19 SPRemaining TimePartial eraseCorresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.Erase CancelRETURNENTERSELECTThe padlock mark appears. The padlock mark disappears.