Panasonic Diga DMR-EH585 Operating Instructions Manual

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23RQT9059[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recordingwithin the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FRmode.∫ Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in thesekinds of situations.[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]≥When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting anappropriate recording mode difficult≥When you want to record a long programme with the best picturequality possible[HDD]≥When you want to record a title to HDD so that it can then becopied to fit one 4.7 GB disc perfectly≥You do not need to edit the recorded title, or change the recordingmode when copying, to fit the disc space.e.g., Recording a 90 minute programme to discPreparation≥Select the channel or the external input to record.≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTION MENU].2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”and press [OK].3 Press [3, 4] to select “Flexible Rec”and press [OK].4 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set therecording time.≥You can also set the recording time with the numberedbuttons.≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.5 When you want to start recordingPress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start”and press [OK].≥Recording starts.≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear inthe display.To exit the screen without recordingPress [RETURN].To stop recording partwayPress [∫].To show the remaining timePress [STATUS].[HDD] [RAM]Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.To stop playPress [∫].To stop recording2 seconds after play stops, press [∫].To stop timer recording2 seconds after play stops1 Press [∫].2 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [OK].≥You can also change the drive and play while recording. Press[DRIVE SELECT].1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] duringrecording.2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a titleand press [OK].≥There is no sound output while searching forward orbackward.To stop playPress [∫].To exit the Direct Navigator screenPress [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].To stop recordingAfter play stops1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.2 If the recording is on the other drivePress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.3 Press [∫].To stop timer recordingAfter play stops1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.2 If the recording is on the other drivePress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.3 Press [∫].4 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [OK].[Note]“Chasing playback” and “Simultaneous rec and play” can only beused with programmes of the same encoding system (PAL/NTSC).Flexible Recording(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)4.7GBDVD-RAM4.7GBDVD-RAM4.7GBDVD-RAM4.7GBDVD-RAMIf you select XP mode, the programme will not fit one disc.If you try to record a 90 minuteprogramme in XP mode, only thefirst 60 minutes will fit on the discand the 30 minute balance will notget recorded.≥Another disc is necessary.If you select SP mode, the programme will fit one disc.If you select “Flexible Rec” the programme will fit one discperfectly.However there will be 30 minutesremaining disc space.Necessary space for recordingFlexible RecStart CancelRecord in FR mode.Set rec. time8 Hour 00 Min.Maximum rec. time8 Hour 00 Min.Maximum recording timeThis is the maximum recordingtime in EP (8 Hours) mode.Playing while you are recordingPlaying from the beginning of the title you arerecording—Chasing playbackPlaying a title previously recorded while recording—Simultaneous rec and playXPSPLPEPARDM 1 / M 2L RHDDREC 0:59Remainingtime ofrecordinge.g., HDDAdvanced recording