Panasonic DMR-ES40VS Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording25VQT0R73[RAM]Press [AUDIO].Stereo # SAP # Mono^----------------------------}[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]Select the audio [Main or Secondary AudioProgram (SAP)] in “Select MTS” in the SETUPmenu. (l 42)While recordingPress [¥, REC] to select the recording time.≥You can also press [¥, REC] on the main unit.The unit’s displayEach time you press the button:Counter (Cancel) # OFF 0:30 # OFF 1:00 # OFF 1:30^------- OFF 4:00 ! OFF 3:00 ! OFF 2:00 !----------}For your reference≥This does not work during scheduled recording or FlexibleRecording.≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫, STOP].≥The set time is cleared if you change the recording mode orchannel while recording is paused.Preparation≥Connection (without Audio/Video cable)- Make sure that the “TV” indicator is lit on the unit’s display. If it isnot lit, press [VCR/TV] to light it.≥Connection (with Audio/Video cable)- Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the input mode to “TV”.Press TV’s [CH, W, X] to select the desired TVchannel.For your reference≥You can also do this if the unit is making a scheduled recording.≥The recording is unaffected.[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fitin the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) with thebest picture quality.Preparation≥Press [DVD].≥Select the channel to record.[1] While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].[2] Select “OtherFunctions” with [3, 4]and press [ENTER].[3] Select “FLEXIBLERECORDING” with[3, 4] and press[ENTER].[4] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] toset the recording time.≥Maximum recording time is 8hours.[5] Select “Start” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press[ENTER].≥Recording starts.∫To exit the FLEXIBLE RECORDING window withoutrecordingPress [RETURN].∫To stop recording in the middlePress [∫, STOP].∫To show the time remaining until recording finishesPress [STATUS].Selecting audio to recordStereo: Main audio (stereo). If the broadcast is “Mono_SAP”,audio will be monaural even if you select Stereomode.SAP: Secondary audio program (SAP). If recorded in SAP,main audio is also recorded.Mono: Main audio (monaural). Select “Mono” if reception ispoor during a stereo broadcast.Specifying the time when recording willstopWatching the TV while recordingCH 12((StereoNo disce.g., “Stereo” is selected.“((” appears when the unit is receivingthe audio type you selected.Flexible Recording mode (FR)Using “FLEXIBLE RECORDING” is convenient in these kindsof 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 minute program to discIf you select XP mode, the program will not fit on one disc.4.7 GBDVD-RAM4.7 GBDVD-RAM4.7 GBDVD-RAM4.7 GBDVD-RAMIf you select SP mode, the program will fit on one disc.If you select “FLEXIBLE RECORDING” theprogram will fit on one disc perfectly.A second disc is necessary for30 minutes of the program.However there will be 30 minutesremaining disc spaceFUNCTIONS DVDDVD-RAM Cartridge Protection OffDisc Protection OffDIRECT NAVIGATORSCHEDULEVCR Plus+123Other Functions ReturnPLAYLISTSFLEXIBLE RECORDINGDV AUTO RECORDINGSETUPDISC MANAGEMENTENTERPlaybackScheduleFLEXIBLE RECORDINGStart CancelRecord in FR mode.Set recording time1 Hour 23 Min.Maximum rec. time1 Hour 23 Min.Rec. 1:22DVD-RAM RemainingtimeDVDRecording