Panasonic DMR-EA38VK Operating Instructions Manual

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18RQT9058When copying begins, the VHS tape is played back starting at the tape’scurrent position, and recorded to the disc.[VHS] ¼ [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]Copying Recordings (VHS ¼ DVD)Preparation:Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit theconnections to this unit (example: AV input, etc.).[RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection (¼ 47).Insert a disc with enough space for recording. Set the DVD recording mode (determined by program length andavailable time on selected media ¼ 22).Insert the VHS tape containing the program to be copied. Stop the tapeat the point where you want to start copying from.TipsAdditional navigationYou can begin the same kind of copy by using COPY Navigator. Use the operations listedbelow instead of step 1 shown above.1. Press [FUNCTIONS].2. Press [, ] to select “Copy” then press [OK].COPY Navigator screen appears.3. Press [, ] to select “VHS to DVD” then press [OK].Segmenting a recording to be copiedWhen copying from VHS to DVD, recordings on the DVD are divided according to indexsignals detected on the tape.− Recordings that are too short may not be divided correctly.− The time it takes to record may become longer than the original recording depending on thenumber of index signals.To cancel copying in the middlePress [ STOP].− You can also press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 or more seconds to cancel copying inthe middle.However, you cannot stop fi nalizing after it has started.When copying multilingual broadcast program[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]Before starting copy, try playing the VHS and pressing [AUDIO], and then select audio trackthat you want to copy. Audio can also be switched during copy.Copying RecordingsPLAY to copy without finalizing.− If you press [ STOP], you can cancel copying.On the main unitWhile both DVD and VHS are stoppedCOPYINGCOPYINGPress and hold for about3 seconds.RECto copy and automatically finalizewhen done (see page 49 for more information on finalizing).− If you press [ STOP], you can cancel copying.− or −NotesIf copying doesn’t complete due toshortage of remaining time, discspace, or other reasons, fi nalizingwon’t start.When copying doesn’t start, the“COPYING” indicator on the main unitblinks for about 7 seconds. Check ifthe unit is properly prepared.If a part of a tape recorded in VPmode is copied to disc, noise mayappear at the beginning of the copiedpart.[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]SLOW/SEARCHSCHEDULEOKFUNCTIONSPAUSESTOP6549870REC MODERETURNSUB MENUCM SKIPCM SKIPDIRECTNAVAIGATAAORDISPLAYAUDIOREC F Rec STATUSCHAPTERCREATEINPUT SELECTCANCEL DELETEPLAYA BSETUPSKIP/ INDEX REWEWWW FFFFFFTIME SLIP// JET REWRESET22COPYINGCOPYINGRECREC MODEREC MODEINPUT SELECTINPUT SELECTCOPYING indicator− COPY will appear in the unit’s display when the copying process begins.− Copying is automatically completed when the tape reaches its end or thedisc becomes full.Tips Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicateusable discs. Refer to pages 66and 67.