Panasonic DMR-EA18K Operating Instructions Manual

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17RQT9048Advanced FeaturesAdvanced FeaturesRecording ofmultilingualbroadcastsfrom set topboxRAMBoth Main and SAP audio can be recorded.You can change the audio during playback (➔ 24, ChangingAudio during Playback).Main SAPHello HolaSelect both “Main” and “SAP” on theset top box.-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWSelect the Main or SAP audio beforerecording.The selected audio only is recorded.MainHello Select “Main” or “SAP” onthe set top box.Recording ofWidescreenbroadcastsRAMRecorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWRecorded in 4:3 aspectIf you have a regular 4:3 aspect TV and you receive 16:9 aspect images, they will appear in the letterbox format(➔ 69, Letterbox).•Copy-onceRecordingIt is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,+R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3˝ ) DVD-RAM discs. Use the CPRM (➔ 69) compatible DVD-RAM.•RAM CPRM compatible discs only -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWYes NoWhen purchasing discs, check that they support CPRM.•12 cm (5˝)Playing thedisc on otherDVD players-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DLThe disc must be finalized after recording (➔ 41).All DVD-R, etc. discs recorded on this unit must be finalized before they can be played on other DVD players. Oncefinalized DVD-R, etc. become “read-only” and can no longer be used for recording. DVD-RW can be reused afterfinalizing.Whether DL discs recorded on this unit can be played on other DVD players will depend entirely on the capabilities ofthat player, 100% compatibility is not guaranteed.CHGSEARCHENTEROFFMENURETURNTOP MENU DISPLAYVOLONA.SURROUNDMONITOR MODEPICTURE MODEREPEATOPENDC IN 9Vê /I ê CD SEQUENTIAL DISCDOUBLE RE-MASTER ;º 1 : /6 5 /9 DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP < OPEN/CLOSE1 2 3 4 5Record to DVD-R, etc.FinalizePlay on other DVD equipment+RW We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment (➔ 41).RAM DVD-RAM can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.Recordingto DVD-R DLand +R DLDVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side.-R DL Recordings are divided when recording changes from the first layer to the second. Some images and audiomay be lost at this point.+R DL Recordings continue through the layer change with only a slight pause similar to what you will see withcommercial DVD-Video discs. Any recording exceeding 8 hours in length is automatically divided whether a layerchange is required or not.••The second layerThe availablespaceThe first layerRecording 1 Recording 2(Disc innerside)Recording/Playback direction(Disc outerside)Layer change:Recording divided,some images andaudio lost.Recording 3DVD-R DLImportant Notes for RecordingBasic Operations