Panasonic Diga DMR-EH675 Operating Instructions Manual

Contents

34RQT8983Timer recordingRefer to the control reference on page 30.When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enoughremaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD”. Ifthere is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on or whentimer recording starts while copying, the recording drive will bealtered to the HDD.≥The Direct Navigator shows which programmes were relief-recorded (“ ” is displayed.) (➡ 36).≥If the time remaining on the HDD is insufficient, as much of theprogramme as possible will be recorded onto the HDD.≥Relief recording is not activated when recording the programmewith VPS/PDC and it is extended so that it no longer fits on thedisc.[HDD]If you record a programme onto HDD repeatedly everyday or everyweek using timer recording, the unit will record the new programmeover the old one.This function can be used only when weekly recording or dailyrecording is selected.1 Press [PROG/CHECK].2 Press [3, 4] to select the programmeand press [OK].3 Press [2, 1] to select “RENEW”column.4 Press [3, 4] to select “ON” and press[OK].[Note]≥If a programme set for Auto Renewal Recording is protected orwhile play back is taking place from the HDD, or while copying, theprogramme will not be overwritten. Instead the programme set forrecording will be saved as a separate programme, and thisprogramme will be the one to be overwritten when the next AutoRenewal Recording takes place.≥Playlists made from programmes that were set for Auto RenewalRecording are deleted along with auto renewal.≥When there is not enough space on the HDD, the programme maynot be recorded completely.VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a very convenient system which records exactly from beginning to endof the TV programmes set in timer recording, even if the actual broadcasting time differs from the scheduled time due to delayed start or extensionof the programme duration. Also, if a programme is interrupted, for example, some special news is inserted, the recording will be pausedautomatically and resumed when the programme continues.[Note]≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in some cases.Relief Recording Auto Renewal RecordingTimerRecording 1:58 SPDVD30:24 SPHDDRemain12:54:00 15. 7. TUEModeStopStartName Date VPSPDCHDDDVD22:3022:00SUN OFFHDD1 ARDProgramme NameSPRENEWONVPS/PDC functionWhen VPS/PDC recording ≥Use VPS/PDC time for recording the TV programmes.≥If a programme listed in a newspaper or magazine has two SHOW VIEW numbers, use theS HOWVIEW number for VPS/PDC.≥VPS/PDC will activate when in this unit is set to standby mode. While this unit is on, recordingstarts and finishes at times you set initially.≥Set “VPS/PDC” to “OFF” when recording time is not VPS/PDC time.≥VPS/PDC recording is not performed when VPS/PDC time is incorrect, even if only by oneminute. To find out VPS/PDC time, consult Teletext, a newspaper or magazine, or other source.≥If you made a timer recording using the GUIDE Plus+ system, the default setting for Germany andAustria is “ON”.To change “VPS/PDC” setting (➡ 32, right column, step 3)When the VPS/PDC signal drops outbecause the broadcast signal is weak.When a TV station does not transmit aregular VPS/PDC signal.Depending on the signals sent from the TV stations, the VPS/PDC system may not work properlyeven when “VPS/PDC” has been set to “ON”.Timer recording will be performed in the normal mode (without VPS/PDC) even if it wasprogrammed for VPS/PDC.In this case, even if the timer recording is performed, the programmed timer recording will not becancelled at that particular time but at 4 a.m. two days later.If the start times of scheduledprogrammes listed in the newspaper ormagazine change at a later date.Set “VPS/PDC” to “OFF” when programming a programme whose start time has beensubsequently changed.∫ For a successful timer recordingIn the following cases, set the start time for a few minutes earlier than the beginning and the finish time for a minutes past the end.≥When making a timer recording from a broadcasting station which does not transmit VPS/PDC signals.≥When making a timer recording with VPS/PDC set to “OFF”.