45RQT7392Convenient functions[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC]Preparation≥Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to select the drive.≥Release protection (➡ page 44).1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DISCSETTING” or “CARD SETTING” andpress [ENTER].3 Press [3, 4] to select “Format” or“Format disc” and press [ENTER].4 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” andpress [ENTER].5 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” andpress [ENTER].A message appears when formatting is finished.6 Press [ENTER].[Note]≥To stop formattingPress [RETURN].(You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The discor card must be reformatted if you do this.)≥Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.≥When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may notbe possible to use it on any other equipment.≥You cannot format a Microdrive or mobile hard disk on this unit.[DVD-R]PreparationPress [DVD] to select the DVD drive.1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DISCSETTING” and press [ENTER].3 Press [3, 4] to select “TOP MENU”and press [ENTER].Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the background and press[ENTER].You can select thebackground that will bedisplayed as the DVD-Videotop menu after finalizing.≥You can change thumbnailsdisplayed in the top menu.(➡ page 33, ChangeThumbnail)4 Press [3, 4] toselect “Select First play” and press[ENTER].Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or “Title 1” and press[ENTER].You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing.Top Menu: The top menu appears first.Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying thetop menu.5 Press [3, 4] to select “Finalize” andpress [ENTER].1 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].2 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [ENTER].A message appears when finalizing is finished.3 Press [ENTER].[Note]≥You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’sequipment.≥If you finalize a recorded DVD-R on Panasonic equipment otherthan this unit, the background selected as “TOP MENU” may notdisplay.DVD-R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other playersdue to the condition of the recording.≥Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs.http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-RTo exit the screenPress [RETURN] several times.To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].Erasing all the contents of a disc orcard—Format≥Formatting erases all contents (including computer data),and it cannot be restored. Check carefully beforeproceeding. The contents are erased when you format it even ifyou have set protection.≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord whileformatting. This can render the disc unusable.Formatting normally takes a few minutes, however it may take upto a maximum of 70 minutes ([RAM]).Enabling DVD-R to be played on otherequipment—FinalizeAfter finalizing≥The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer recordor edit.≥When transferring (dubbing) in high speed, chapters will bereplicated.≥Titles are divided into about 5-minute§ chapters, if–the titles were directly recorded to DVD-R.–the titles were transferred (dubbed) using any mode other thanthe high speed mode.§ This time varies greatly depending on the condition and modeof recording.≥There is a pause of several seconds between titles andchapters during play.Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord whilefinalizing. This will render the disc unusable.≥Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes.BeforefinalizingAfterfinalizingDisc display on this unit DVD-R DVD-VRecording/Editing/Entering name ± tPlay on other players t ±147 852963TOP MENU LIST01Display after finalizingThumbnail(Still picture) Title Name