Panasonic DMR-E60S Operating Instructions Manual

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15RQT6981Recording[RAM] [DVD-R]The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fitin the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) and withthe best possible picture quality.1 While stoppedPress [F Rec].2 Press [2, 1] toselect “Hour” and“Min.” and press [3,4] to set the record-ing time.3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start”and press [ENTER].Recording starts.[Note]It may not be possible to record to the finish of the program if theremaining time doesn’t allow.For your reference≥Press [STATUS] during recording to show the remaining time.≥Recording time reduces if you repeatedly pause recording.≥The recording mode becomes FR.Pictures being recorded are unaffected.Switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.1 Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the television’s input mode to “TV”.2 Press [W, X, CH] to change channels.≥You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.PreparationConnect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals(➜page 52).1 While stoppedPress [INPUT SELECT] to select theinput channel for the equipment youhave connected.Select L1, L2, L3, or DV.≥You can also select the input channel by pressing [W, X, CH].2 Press [REC MODE] to select therecording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).3 Start play on the other equipment.4 Press [¥, REC] at the point you wantto start recording.Recording starts.To skip unwanted partsPress [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)To stop recordingPress [∫].[Note]≥When recording using L1, L2 or L3 terminals, only the soundreceived at the time of recording will be recorded.≥The audio recorded through the DV Input terminal is the audioselected in the “Select Audio CH for DV input” (➜page 45).≥If flexible recording (➜ above) is used instead of steps 2 and 4,settings can be made so that recording continues to the end of thevideo.[RAM]Automatic generation of programs and play lists is possible for usingthe “DV AUTO REC” function when connecting DV equipment (e.g.,Digital Video Camcorders) to the DV input terminal on the front ofthe unit with the DV cable. Recordings from DV camcorders can berecorded to DVD-RAM and DVD-R media, however the “DV AUTOREC” function cannot be used with DVD-R.Preparation1. Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect theequipment with the unit’s DV input terminals. (➜page 52)2. Turn on the main unit and DV equipment.3. Pause play of the DV equipment at the point you want recordingto start.1 While stoppedPress [REC MODE] to select therecording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).2 Press [FUNCTIONS].The FUNCTIONS window appears (➜page 42).3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DVAUTO REC” and then [ENTER].DV AUTO REC screen appears.(The DV equipment pauses automatically if itwas playing.)4 Press [2, 1] to select“Rec” and then [ENTER].Recording starts.When recording finishesThe confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV autorecording.To stop recordingPress [∫].[Note]≥Select the type of audio recording from the Audio menu’s “SelectAudio CH for DV input” settings (➜page 45).≥When “Cannot detect DV connection” is displayed or there is arecording problem confirm the connections, DV equipment set-tings and reset the power.If that does not work follow the instructions for “Recording from avideo cassette recorder” (➜left).≥It is not possible to carry out Chasing play or Simultaneous recand play of the program that are being recorded.≥The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.≥You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipmentappear on the television.≥Do not operate the DV equipment during recording, as this willcause recording to stop.≥Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes onthe tape in the DV equipment are not successive.≥During copying, a marker is automatically assigned to points in theoriginal recording where recording was stopped or paused.≥The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipmentwill not be recorded.≥Depending on the equipment, the DV Automatic Recording maynot operate properly.Recording the best quality pictures inthe remaining time—Flexible RecordingWatching the television while recordingRecording from a video cassette recorderFLEXIBLE RECStart CancelRecord on FR modeENTERSELECTRETURNSet up rec time2 Hour 15 Min.Maximum rec time1 Hour 00 Min.DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC)Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have beentreated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that hasbeen so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.DV AUTO REC