Panasonic Diga DMR-EZ48VEB Operating Instructions Manual

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24RQT9126DVD Recording Modes and DurationsEP (6Hours)2EP (8Hours)LPSPXPRecording timePicture quality1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of adouble sided disc to the other.2 When “Recording time in EP mode” has been set to “EP (6Hours)”in the Setup Menu (¼ 64).The sound quality is better when using “EP (6Hours)” than whenusing “EP (8Hours)”.3 Refer to “Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL” (¼ 23).Notes This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which variesthe amount of data recorded to suit the picture quality, so actualrecording times and remaining recording times shown by the unitwill be different. ([-R]DL] [+R]DL] The difference will be especiallynoticeable.)Use a disc enough remaining blank space. When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8Hours) mode, play maynot be possible on DVD players, even if they are compatible withDVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6Hours) mode.Tips Maximum number of titles to a disc[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] 99 titles on a disc[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 titles on a disc FR (Flexible recording mode)Using “Flexible Recording” is convenient in these kinds of situations:− When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting anappropriate recording mode diffi cult− When you want to record a long programme with the bestpicture quality possiblee.g., Recording a 90 minutes programme to 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc:− If you select XP mode, the programme will not fi t on one disc.A second disc is necessary for30 minutes of the programme.4.7 GBDVD-RAM4.7 GBDVD-RAM4.7 GBDVD-RAM4.7 GBDVD-RAM− If you select SP mode, the programme will fi t on one disc.However there will be 30 minutesremaining disc space.− If you select “Flexible Recording” the programme will fi t onone disc perfectly.You can set FR mode when programming timer recordings andfl exible recording (¼ 26).Recording ModeAdvanced RecordingVHS Recording Modes and DurationsTips To prevent recording errors:Set a timer recording period slightly longer than the actualprogramme (to make sure the programme is recorded in full). If the image quality is important to you or if you wish to storethe tape for a long period, select “SP”.The unit can play tapes recorded in LP mode on other equipment. AUTO ModeTimer recording2nd programme (45 min)30 min at SP 15 minat SP30 minat LPVideo tape (e.g.: 60-minute cassette)1st programme(30 min)– The tape length must be set correctly (¼ 68).– Picture distortion may occur when the recording mode switches.– This may not work correctly with some video cassettes.– It may not work correctly when “NTSC” is set as the “TV System”(¼ 67).DurationsSP You can record the length shownon the tape.LP2 times the length of SP mode. LP cannot be selected whenrecording NTSC signals.EP 3 times the length of SP mode.AUTOAutomatically switches therecording mode to LP (NTSC toEP) mode during a timer recordingif there is not enough tape left torecord the programme in SP mode.DVD-RAM DVD-R,DVD-RW,+R, +RW(4.7 GB)DVD-R DL3, +R DL3 (8.5 GB)Single-sided(4.7 GB)Double-sided1(9.4 GB)First layer(L0)Second layer(L1)XP(High quality) 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 55 minutes 50 minutesSP(Standard play) 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 1 hour50 minutes1 hour40 minutesLP(Long play) 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 3 hours40 minutes3 hours20 minutesEP(Extra long play) 8 (62) hours 16 (122) hours 8 (62 ) hours7 hours25 minutes(5 hours30 minutes2)6 hours50 minutes(5 hours15 minutes2 )FR(FlexibleRecording) 8 hours maximum 8 hours maximumfor one side8 hoursmaximum7 hours25 minutesmaximum6 hours50 minutesmaximumRecording Mode