Panasonic DMR-ES40VS Operating Instructions Manual

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Editing31VQT0R73[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›]≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DISC MANAGEMENT”.[4] Select “Format Disc” with [3, 4] and press[ENTER].[5] Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].[6] Select “Start” with [2] and press [ENTER].≥Formatting starts.≥A message appears when formatting is finished.Note≥Formatting normally takes a few minutes; however it may takeup to a maximum of 70 minutes. ([RAM])≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord whileformatting. This can render the disc unusable.[7] Press [ENTER].To stop formatting [RAM]Press [RETURN].≥You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The discmust be reformatted if you do this.Note≥When a disc has been formatted using this unit, it may not bepossible to use it on any other equipment.≥DVD-R, +R and CD-R/RW cannot be formatted.≥You can format DVD-RW only as DVD-Video format on this unit.≥The disc cannot be formatted if the write protect tab (l 30) isswitched to “PROTECT”. Release the protection to continue.≥The message “Unable to format” appears when trying to formatdiscs the unit cannot use.[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DISC MANAGEMENT”.Select whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc. Do thisbefore finalizing the disc.[4] Select “Playback will start with:” with [3, 4]and press [ENTER].[5] Use [3, 4] to select a desired item and press[ENTER].≥Top Menu: The top menu appears first.≥First Title: The disc content is played without displaying thetop menu.[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DISC MANAGEMENT”.≥Make selection from “Playback will start with:” before finalizing thedisc. (l below left)You can play DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R oncompatible DVD players by finalizing it on the unit, effectively makingit into DVD-Video that complies with DVD-Video standards.The menu you create with the unit can also be used on DVD players.[4] Select “Finalize” with [3, 4] and press[ENTER].[5] Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].[6] Select “Start” with [2] and press [ENTER].≥Finalizing starts.≥You cannot cancel finalizing.≥A message appears when finalizing is finished.Note≥Finalizing takes about 15 minutes.≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord whilefinalizing. This can render the disc unusable.[7] Press [ENTER].Note≥You can only finalize DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +Rthat were recorded on the unit.≥When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may takelonger than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately4 times).≥After finalizing- The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or editit. [-R] [+R]- You can record and edit the disc after formatting (l left) althoughit becomes play-only after finalizing. [-RW‹V›]- DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R finalized on the unitmay not be playable on other players depending on the conditionof the recording.- There is a pause of several seconds between titles during play.- Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters°.° This time varies greatly depending on the condition and modeof recording.≥Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs.For U.S.A.: http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-RFor Canada: http://www.panasonic.ca1 Format DiscFormatting erases all contents (including computer data), andthey cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.The contents are erased when you format a disc even if you haveset protection.1 Playback will start with:Format DiscFormatting the disc will erase all contents.This will take approximately 1 minute.Do you want to continue?Yes Noe.g., DVD-RAMFormat DiscProtected contents will also be erased.Are you sure you want to continue?Start CancelPlayback will start with:Top MenuFirst Title1 FinalizeFinalizeFinalizing will take approximately ≤ minutes.Do you want to continue? (Required forplayback on compatible DVD players.)Yes NoFinalizeFinalizing is necessary to enable playbackof the disc on compatible DVD players.You will be unable to record on this disconce it is finalized.Are you sure you want to continue?Start CancelDVDEditing