Panasonic DMR-EA38VK Operating Instructions Manual

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22RQT9058Advanced RecordingDVD Recording Modes and Estimated Disc Recording TimeEP (6H) 2EP (8H)LPSPXPRecording timePicture quality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−ExtendedPlay (6H)” in the Setup menu (¼ 55).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” (¼ 21).VHS Recording Modes and Estimated Recording TimeNotes This 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 willbe different. ([-R]DL] [+R]DL] The difference will be especiallynoticeable.) Use a disc with plenty of remaining time to be sure.When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play maynot be possible on DVD players, even if they are compatible withDVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.TipsMaximum number of recordings recorded to a disc[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] 99 recordings on a disc[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 recordings on a discNotesA tape recorded in VP mode by the unit cannot be playedback by other VCRs.It takes more time for automatic tracking to work when playingtapes recorded with VP mode, and it may not work at all withsome tapes. Do tracking manually if this is the case (¼ 35).TipsIf the image quality is important to you or if you wish to store thetape for a long period, select “SP”.The unit can play tapes recorded in LP mode on other equipment.AUTO ModeScheduled recording2nd program (60 min)30 min at SP 15 minat SP45 minat EPVideo tape (e.g.: 60-minute cassette)1st program(30 min)– It is not possible to automatically activate VP mode.– The tape length must be set correctly (¼ 60, Select TapeLength).– Picture distortion may occur when SP switches to EP.– AUTO Mode may not function on some tapes.RecordingMode DurationsSP You can record the length shown onthe tape.EP 3 times the length of SP mode.VP 5 times the length of SP mode.AUTOAutomatically switches the recordingmode to EP mode during a scheduledrecording if there is not enough tapeleft to record the program in SP mode.Recording 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 side8 hoursmaximum14 hours 20 minutesmaximumFR (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 difficult− When 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:− If you select XP mode, the program will not fit on one disc.A second disc is necessary for30 minutes of the program.4.7 GBDVD-RAM4.7 GBDVD-RAM4.7 GBDVD-RAM4.7 GBDVD-RAM− 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 fi t on onedisc perfectly.You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings andfl exible recording (¼ 24).