Panasonic DMR-ES15 Recording modes and approximate recording times, Disc Insertion/Ejection

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Recording modes and approximate recording times

Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.

 

DVD-RAM

 

DVD-R,

Recording Mode

 

 

9.4 GB

 

DVD-RW,

4.7 GB

 

(Double-

 

+R, +RW

 

 

 

 

 

 

sided*1)

 

4.7 GB

XP (High picture

1 h.

 

2 h.

 

1 h.

quality)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP (Standard)

2 h.

 

4 h.

 

2 h.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LP (Long

4 h.

 

8 h.

 

4 h.

recording)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EP (Extra long

8 h.

 

16 h.

 

8 h.

recording)

(6 h.*2)

 

(12 h.*2)

 

(6 h.*2)

FR (Flexible

8 h. maximum

8 h. maximum

8 h. maximum

Recording)

 

for one side

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording Mode

DVD-R DL, +R DL*3

8.5 GB

 

First layer (L0)

 

Second layer (L1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XP (High picture

55 min.

 

 

 

50 min.

quality)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP (Standard)

1 h. 50 min.

 

 

1 h. 40 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LP (Long

3 h. 40 min.

 

 

3 h. 20 min.

recording)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EP (Extra long

7 h. 25 min.

 

 

6 h. 50 min.

recording)

(5 h. 30 min.*2)

 

(5 h. 15 min.*2)

FR (Flexible

7 h. 25 min. maximum

6 h. 50 min. maximum

Recording)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*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 – Extended Play (6H)” in the Setup menu (Ô page 37).

The sound quality is better when using “EP – Extended Play (6H)” than when using “EP – Extended Play (8H)”.

*3 It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the second layer.

Note

This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the amount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be different. (The difference will be especially noticeable with DVD-R DL and +R DL.)

Use a disc with plenty of remaining time.

RAM When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD- RAM. Use EP (6H) mode if playback may be on other equipment.

FR (Flexible Recording)

The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8H) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality.

You can use FR mode in Scheduled recording (Ô page 20, step 3) and Flexible recording (Ô page 19).

Using “FR mode” is convenient in these kind of situations

When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an appropriate recording mode difficult

When you want to record a long program with the best picture quality possible

e.g., Recording a 90 minutes program to disc

If you select XP mode

The program will not fit one disc.

60 minutes

 

30 minutes

4.7GB

4.7GB

 

DVD-RAM

DVD-RAM

 

Full

Another disc is necessary.

If you select SP mode

The program will fit one disc.

There will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Remains

If you select FR mode

The program will fit one disc perfectly.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Fit

Important notes for recording

Disc Insertion/Ejection

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

RAM -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

When you insert a new disc and a disc recorded on a computer or other equipment, a format confirmation screen might be displayed. Format the disc to use it. However all the recorded contents are deleted.

Format

This disc is not formatted properly. Do you want to format the

disc in DVD Management?

Yes

 

No

ENTER

Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

Several steps are necessary to format a disc. Refer to “Deleting all contents of a disc –Format Disc ( DVD )” (Ô page 34).

When remove a recorded disc

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL

When you press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit while stopped: The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc for play on other equipment.

Make compatible for playback on other DVD players ( Finalize )

Finalizing is necessary to enable playback of the disc on compatible DVD players.

Once finalized, titles cannot be added to the disc. It will take approximatelyminutes. Start ?

Press "REC" to start finalizing.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to postpone finalizing. The disc can be played only on this unit. You can Finalize it later.

nWhen finalizing the disc

Press [* REC].

You cannot stop this process once you have started it.

If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select, select “Disc Name” (Ô page 34) or “Playback will start with:”

(Ô page 35) in “DVD Management” before finalizing.

n When opening the tray without disc finalization

RQT8314

Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit.

 

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Contents If you have any questions contact Warranty can be found onExample U.S.A -800-211-PANA7262 CanadaInside of product FCC NoteFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A Accessories Table of contentsDiscs you can use for recording and play Disc informationDVD-R DVD-R DL*1 DVD-RW +RWDiscs that cannot be played Play-only discsDisc information Logo InstructionsUnit care Remote control informationDisc handling Control reference guide Remote controlMain unit 9 blConnection When the unit is not to be used for a long timeUnit’s RF OUT terminal Connect the unit directly to the televisionConnection Connecting to the Component Video in terminal Connecting to the S Video in terminalTo enjoy higher picture quality ConnectionConnecting an amplifier or system component If the antenna connector doesn’t matchPress e,r to select On or Off and press Enter Plug-in Auto TuningPress e,r to select the language and press Enter Press Enter Press Enter to start Plug-in Auto TuningPress the numbered buttons to select ChannelChannel captions/Television type Clock settings Remote control settingsAdjust Time Zone Television operationRecorded in 169 aspect Widescreen Recorded in 43 aspect Important notes for recordingCprm compatible disc only Second layerWhen opening the tray without disc finalization When finalizing the discRecording modes and approximate recording times Disc Insertion/EjectionRecording mode XP, SP, LP, or EP Press REC Mode to selectRecording television programs Press 1 2 CH to select the channelFlexible Recording To specify a time to stop recording -One Touch RecordingPlaying while you are recording Selecting audio to recordPress e, r to select New Scheduled Scheduled recordingRecording and press Enter Press To move through the itemsStandby Release program from recordingPlaying discs When a menu screen appears on the televisionInsert a disc Ô Press q Play Selecting recorded titles to play -Direct NavigatorQuick View RAM Operations during playSlow-motion Frame-by-framePlaying MP3 Using menus to play MP3 and still pictures JPEG/TIFFPress Direct Navigator Press e,r to select the track and press EnterUseful functions during still picture play Playing still pictures JPEG/TIFFUsing on-screen menus Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messagesPress Display Press e, r to select the menuPress Functions Functions windowPress e,r to select an item Status messagesEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Editing titles/chaptersDelete Title Title operationsProperties Title NameCreating playlists Creating, editing and playing playlistsPlaylist operations Editing and playing playlists/chaptersManual recording Copying from a video cassette recorderDV camcorder recording Start play on the other equipmentDeleting titles Entering textSelecting recorded titles to delete Delete NavigatorDeleting all contents of a disc -Format Disc DVD Setting the protection -Disc ProtectionDVD Management Providing a disc with a name -Disc NameCreating Top Menu Create DVD Top Menu Enabling discs to be played on other equipment FinalizeSummary of settings Changing the unit’s settingsCommon procedures Press e,r to select the tabChanging the unit’s settings DTS Changing the unit’s settingsOn the unit’s display MessagesOn the television PCM DTS Frequently asked questionsSet up Frequently asked questions/Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guideTroubleshooting guide Product information Product ServiceGlossary Specifications Para disfrutar de una mejor calidad de imagen Instalación básicaConexión con un televisor y una videograbadora Selección del tipo de televisor Sintonización automáticaPulse Enter Reproducción mientras está grabando Grabación de programas de televisiónPulse 1 2 CH para seleccionar el canal Inserte un disco Ô página Pulse q Play Reproducción de discosOperaciones durante la reproducción Cuando aparece una pantalla de menú en el televisorIndex If you see this symbolCompany, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
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