26Specifying the Recording Time[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS]Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape.This function allows specifying the length of recordingtime up to 4 hours.[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits therecording within the remaining disc space.The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR(Flexible Recording)” (¼ 24).Flexible RecordingWith the unit stoppedF RecFlexible RecordingStart CancelRecord in FR mode.Set recording timeMax recording time 08 Hour 00 Min.08 Hour 00 Min., to select “Hour” and “Min.”and , to set the recordingtime.When you want to start recording, , , to select “Start”,then OK− Recording starts.NotesThis function does not work during scheduled recording or FlexibleRecording.Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [ STOP].The unit turns off automatically when the time to stop recording isreached as long as you do not operate the unit.During recordingRECrepeatedly until the desired timeis reached.− The recording time and the unit’s display changesas follows:Counter (Cancel) OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00 OFF 4:00 OFF 1:30 OFF 3:00 OFF 2:00 [RAM] Allows playback of a previous recording, whilerecording something else.Playing while you are recordingChasing PlaybackWhen recording to DVD-RAMPLAY (at least 20 seconds afterrecording starts).− If the “Status Messages” in the Setup menu isset to “Automatic” (¼ 62), both “Play” and “Rec.”indicators will be displayed on the status messagescreen for several seconds.[RAM] Allows playback from the beginning of what you are recording.Simultaneous Record and PlaybackWhen recording to DVD-RAM, , , to select therecording to play, then OK− If the “Status Messages” in the Setup menuis set to “Automatic” (¼ 62), both “Play” and“Rec.” indicators will be displayed on the statusmessage screen for several seconds. You can play DVD or VHS while recording to the otherdrive. The recording will not be affected− DVD playback (¼ 17)− VHS playback (¼ 17)TipsTo exit the screenPress [RETURN].To stop recording partwayPress [ STOP].To show the remaining recording timePress [STATUS] to show the remaining recording time.Remaining timeRec. 0:59StereoDVD-RAMCH 20Advanced RecordingTipsTo stop playPress [ STOP].To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screenPress [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].To stop recordingAfter play stops1. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen.2. Press [ STOP].TipsTo stop playPress [ STOP] once.To stop recordingPress [ STOP], at least 2 seconds after chasing playback stops.Notes During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or deleterecordings. You cannot play a tape with the DVD PRIORITY output terminalsor HDMI AV OUT terminal while recording or making a scheduledrecording on a disc (¼ 70).Closed captions will not appear during simultaneous recording and playback.Use caution while operating the controls for playback. Pressing[ STOP] when the recording device is selected will cancel therecording in progress.Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals