Panasonic DMR-EA18K Operating Instructions Manual

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18RQT9048Recording Modes and Estimated Disc Recording TimeRecording ModeDVD-RAM DVD-R,DVD-RW, +R,+RW (4.7 GB)DVD-R DL*3 ,+R DL*3 (8.5 GB)Single-sided(4.7 GB)Double-sided*1(9.4 GB)XP (High quality) 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 minutesSP (Standard play) 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 minutesLP (Long play) 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 minutesEP (Extra long play) 8 (6*2 ) hours 16 (12* 2) hours 8 (6* 2) hours 14 hours 20 minutes(10 hours 45 minutes*2 )FR (Flexible Recording) 8 hours maximum 8 hours maximumfor one side 8 hours maximum 14 hours 20 minutesmaximum*1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of adouble sided disc to the other.*2 When “Recording Time in EP Mode” has been set to “EP-Extended Play (6H)” in the Setup menu (➔ 44).The sound quality is better when using “EP-Extended Play (6H)”than when using “EP-Extended Play (8H)”.*3 Refer to “Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL” (➔ 17).EP (6H)*2EP (8H)LPSPXPRecording timePicture qualityNotesThis unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies theamount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recordingtimes and remaining recording times shown by the unit will bedifferent. ( -R DL +R DL The difference will be especially noticeable.)Use a disc with plenty of remaining time to be sure.When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not bepossible on DVD players, even if they are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.When the format confirmation screen isdisplayedImportant:Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents (includingcomputer data), regardless of protection status of disc.RAM -RW(V) +RWThe following screen mayappear when inserting a newdisc, etc.Only format the disc if youintend to use it for recording.Do not format if you intend to view pre-recordedmaterial from the disc.This disc is not formatted properly.Do you want to format thedisc in DVD Management?FormatNoYesw to select “Yes”, thenTipsRefer to “Formatting Discs or Cards” (➔ 40) for more detail of formatting.It will take several minutes to format the disc. (DVD-RAM maytake up to a maximum of 70 minutes.)••••FR (Flexible recording mode)Using “Flexible Recording” is convenient in these kinds of situations:When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting anappropriate recording mode difficultWhen you want to record a long program with the best picturequality possiblee.g., Recording a 90 minutes program to 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc:4.7 GBDVD-RAM4.7 GBDVD-RAM4.7 GBDVD-RAM4.7 GBDVD-RAMA second disc is necessary for30 minutes of the program.If you select SP mode, the program will fit on one disc.–However there will be 30 minutesremaining disc space.If you select “Flexible Recording” the program will fit on one discperfectly.–If you select XP mode, the program will not fit on one disc.–You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings(➔ 15) and flexible recording (➔ 19).TipsMaximum number of recordings to a discRAM -R -R DL -RW(V) 99 recordings on a disc+R +R DL +RW 49 recordings on a discWhen removing a Recorded Disc-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DLAfter recording, if you press[; OPEN/CLOSE] to ejectthe disc, the following screenmay appear.Finalizing is necessary to enable playbackof the disc on compatible DVD players.Once finalized, recordings cannot be added to the disc.It will take approximately minutes. Start ?Press "REC" to start finalizing.Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to postponefinalizing. The disc can be played only onthis unit. You can Finalize it later.Finalizeto start finalizing.or;OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc without finalizing.NotesYou cannot stop finalizing once you have started it.TipsIf you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select,select “Disc Name” (➔ 40) or “Playback will start with:” (➔ 41) in“DVD Management” before finalizing.Refer to “Finalizing” (➔ 41) for more detail of finalizingIt will take a few minutes to finalize the disc. (Some discs may takeup to a maximum of 60 minutes.)•––•••••Advanced Recording