Panasonic DMR-EA18K Operating Instructions Manual

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19RQT9048Advanced FeaturesSpecifying the Recording TimeRAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWThis function allows specifying the length of recordingtime up to 4 hours.During recordingrepeatedly until the desiredtime is reached.The recording time and the unit’s display changeas follows:–OFF 4:00 OFF 1:30Counter (Cancel) OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00OFF 3:00 OFF 2:00NotesThis function does not work during scheduled recording or FlexibleRecording.Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [g STOP].The unit turns off automatically when the time to stop recording isreached as long as you do not operate the unit.Flexible RecordingRAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWThe unit sets the best possible picture quality that fitsthe recording within the remaining disc space.The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR(Flexible Recording)” (➔ 18).With the unit stoppedFlexible RecordingRecord in FR mode.Max recording time 08 Hour 00 Min.08 Hour 00 Min.CancelStartSet recording timew, q to select “Hour” and “Min.”and e, r to set the recording time.When you want to start recordinge, r, w, q to select “Start”, thenRecording starts.–TipsTo exit the screenPress [RETURN].To stop recording partwayPress [g STOP].To show the remaining recording timePress [STATUS] to show the remaining recording time.Rec. 0:59StereoDVD-RAMCH 20Remaining time•••Playing while you are recordingChasing PlaybackRAMAllows playback from the beginning of what you arerecording.When recording to DVD-RAM(at least 20 seconds afterrecording starts).If the “Status Messages” in the Setup menu is setto “Automatic” (➔ 46), both the “Play” and “Rec.”indicators will be displayed on the status messagescreen for several seconds.–TipsTo stop playPress [g STOP] once.To stop recordingPress [g STOP] at least 2 seconds after chasing playback stops.Simultaneous Record and PlaybackRAMAllows playback of a previous recording, whilerecording something else.When recording to DVD-RAMe, r, w, q to select therecording to play, thenIf the “Status Messages” in the Setup menuis set to “Automatic” (➔ 46), both the “Play”and “Rec.” indicators will be displayed on thestatus message screen for several seconds.–TipsTo stop playPress [g STOP].To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screenPress [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].To stop recordingAfter play stops1. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen.2. Press [g STOP].NotesDuring playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or deleterecordings.Closed captions will not appear during simultaneous recording andplayback.Use caution while operating the control for playback. Pressing[g STOP] when the recording device is selected will cancel therecording in progress.•••