Panasonic Diga DMR-EH55 Operating Instructions Manual

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25RQT8415Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.(The times provided on this chart are an estimate.)§1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other.§2 When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP (6 Hours)” in the Setup menu (➡ 66).The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)” than when using “EP (8 Hours)”.§3 You cannot record directly to DVD-R DL and +R DL discs with this unit. The table shows the recording time when copying.[+R]DL] You cannot copy in EP mode.§4 When recording to the HDD in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode , you cannot perform high-speed copy to +R, +R DL or +RWdiscs.≥[RAM] When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hours)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.Use “EP (6 Hours)” mode if playback may be on other equipment.FR (Flexible Recording Mode)You can set FR (Flexible Recording) mode when copying or programming timer recordings.The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8 Hours) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space withthe best possible recording quality.For example with a 90 minute recording to an unused DVD-RAM, the picture quality is adjusted to between “XP” and “SP”.≥When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted to precisely fit a copied title on a 4.7 GB disc.≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display.[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]When you insert a new disc or a disc recorded on a computer orother equipment, a format confirmation screen is displayed. Formatthe disc to use it. However, all the recorded contents are deleted.Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].To format a disc“Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format” (➡ 61)[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]The following screen appears when you have not processed the discfor play on other equipment.∫ To finalize the discPress [¥ REC] on the main unit.≥You cannot stop this process once you have started it.≥If you want to set the background, play menu select or provide adisc name, select “Top Menu (➡ 62)”, “Auto-Play Select (➡ 62)” or“Disc Name (➡ 60)” in “DVD Management” before finalizing.∫ To open the tray without disc finalizationPress [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit.Recording modes and approximate recording timesRecording Mode HDD(160 GB)DVD-RAM DVD-RDVD-RW+R+RW(4.7 GB)DVD-R DL§3(8.5 GB)+R DL§3(8.5 GB)Single-sided(4.7 GB)Double-sided§1(9.4 GB)XP (High picturequality recordingmode)36 hours 1hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min. 1 hour 45 min.SP (Standardrecording mode) 70 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min. 3 hours 35 min.LP (Long recordingmode) 138 hours 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 min. 7 hours 10 min.EP (Extra longrecording mode)§4284 hours(212 hours§2 )8 hours(6 hours§2)16 hours(12 hours§2)8 hours(6 hours§2)14 hours 20 min.(10 hours 45 min.§2)FR (FlexibleRecording Mode)§4284 hoursmaximum8 hoursmaximum8 hoursmaximum forone side8 hoursmaximum 14 hours 20 min. 9 hours maximumDisc Insertion/EjectionRECRECWhen the format confirmation screen is displayedThis disc is not formatted properly.Format it using DVD Management?FormatNoYesENTERSELECTRETURNWhen removing a recorded discFinalize the disc so that is can be playedon other DVD players.Note: Recording or Editing is not possibleafter finalizing. This may take up to min.FinalizePress the REC button to start finalize.Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit.The disc cannot be played on otherDVD players without finalizing.Recording television programmesDownloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals