RQT800931 Convenientfunctionssteps 1-3 (➔ page 30)4 Press [e, r] to select “Playback willstart with:” and press [ENTER].Press [e, r] to select “Top Menu” or “First Title” andpress [ENTER].You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing.Top Menu: The top menu appears first.First Title: The disc content is played without displaying thetop menu.5 Press [e, r] to select “Finalize” andpress [ENTER].6 Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press[ENTER].7 Press [w, q] to select “Start” andpress [ENTER].A message appears when finished.8 Press [ENTER].• Finalizing starts.• You cannot cancel finalizing.NoteWhen finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may takelonger than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately fourtimes).• You cannot finalize DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +Rrecorded on other manufacturers’ equipment.• DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R finalized on this unitmay not be playable on other players due to the condition of therecording.• Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs.For U.S.A.: http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-RFor Canada: www.panasonic.caTo exit the screenPress [RETURN] several times.To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].Entering textYou can give names to recorded titles, etc.The maximum number of characters:If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.1 Show Enter Name screen.2 Press [e, r, w, q] to select acharacter and press [ENTER].Repeat this step to enter other characters.• To erase a characterPress [e, r, w, q] to select the character in the name fieldand press [h].• Using the numbered buttons to enter characterse.g., entering the letter “R”Press [7] to move to the 7th row.Press [7] twice to highlight “R”.Press [ENTER].• To enter a spacePress [ CANCEL] andpress [ENTER].• To save frequently used phrasesMaximum number of saved phrases: 20Maximum number of characters per phrase: 20Press [i] while the phrase to be saved is shown inthe name field.Press [w] to select “Save” and press [ENTER].• To cancel saving phrasePress [RETURN].• To recall a saved phrasePress [u].Press [e, r, w, q] to select the phrase to be recalledand press [ENTER].• To erase a saved phrasePress [u].Press [e, r, w, q] to select the phrase to be erasedand press [SUB MENU].Press [ENTER].Press [w] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].Press [RETURN].3 Press [g] (Set).Returns to the previously displayed screen.To end partwayPress [RETURN].Text is not saved.Enabling DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Videoformat) or +R to be played on otherequipment–FinalizeAfter finalizing• The disc becomes play-only and you can no longerrecord or edit.• You can record and edit the disc after formatting(➔ left) although it becomes play-only after finalizing.• Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters.This time varies greatly depending on the condition and modeof recording.• There is a pause of several seconds between titles and chaptersduring play.Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while finalizing.This will render the disc unusable.• Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes.-R -RW(V) +R-R +R-RW(V)Characters CharactersTitle 64 (44 ) Title 44Playlist 64 Disc 40Disc 64Scheduled recordingTitle (scheduled recording) (page 18 and 19, Step 3)Title (page 26, Step 3)Playlist (page 29, Step 5)Disc (page 30, “Providing a disc with a name”)RAM -R -RW(V) +RRAM -R-RW(V) +R_Title Name1 2 3 4 5A B C aD E F dG H IN OgJ K L jM m6 7 8 9 0b ce f / %h i $# &k l @n ] _o [SpaceP Q R S pT U V tW X Y Z wq r s ( )u v { } -x y z`|!?\. , " ' : ;1234567890ENTERPhrase SaveErasePhrase ListSetName field: shows the text you have entered123121212345