Panasonic DMR-ES15EB manual Enabling discs to be played on other equipment Finalize

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Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

–Auto-Play Select

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

You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing. Make selections before finalizing the disc.

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 36)

4 Press [e,r] to select “Auto-Play Select” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [e,r] to select items and press [ENTER].

Top Menu:The top menu appears first.

Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the top menu.

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment

–Finalize

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

Finalize the disc so you can play it on other DVD equipment. The equipment must be able to play finalized discs. To check compatibility with other equipment, refer to page 6.

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 36)

4 Press [e,r] to select “Finalize” and press [ENTER].

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

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

Finalizing starts. You cannot cancel finalizing.

Finalizing can take a few minutes, up to a maximum of 15 minutes, depending on the remaining space on the disc. ( -R DL +R DL up to 60 minutes.)

Note

Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalizing. This will render the disc unusable.

7 Press [ENTER].

After finalizing

-R-R DL +R +R DL The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit.

-RW(V)You can record and edit the disc after formatting (Ô page 36) although it becomes play-only after finalizing.

• Titles are divided into about 5-minute ( +R +R DL 8-minute) chapters after finalizing. This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode of recording.

There is a pause of several seconds between titles and chapters during play.

You cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturers’ equipment.

Discs finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording.

When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately four times).

Creating Top Menu

–Create Top Menu

+RW

+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient function. We recommend you to create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment.

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 36)

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Press [e,r] to select “Create Top

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Menu” and press [ENTER].

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Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press

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Press [w,q] to select “Start” and

 

 

press [ENTER].

 

 

Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating.

 

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Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.

 

Press [ENTER].

 

Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case, create the menu again.

You cannot use the title menu for playing on this unit.

Enabling the second layer on DL (dual- or double- layer on single side) discs to be recordable –Close First Layer

-R DL +R DL

DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side. This unit does not offer seamless recording on two layers. Recording stops when space on the first layer becomes full. You must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer. Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still available). You cannot cancel closing. Make certain before proceeding.

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 36)

4 Press [e,r] to select “Close First Layer” and press [ENTER].

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

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

Closing the layer starts. You cannot cancel closing. Closing the layer can take several minutes, up to a maximum of 30 minutes, depending on the remaining space on the first layer.

Note

Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while closing the layer. This will render the disc unusable.

7 Press [ENTER].

You cannot close the first layer when it has no recording.

By closing the layer, you can record or edit discs that have been recorded on the second layer by other equipment.

nTo confirm the layer you can record

You can confirm the remaining recording time on the layer you can record.

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Contents Region number supported by DVD RecorderExample For United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland How to replace the fuseBefore use EB and EBL area code model onlySafety precautions Table of contentsDisc handling Included accessoriesUnit care Control reference guide Remote controlMain unit Unit’s displayDiscs you can use for recording and play Disc information+R DL VR DVD Video Recording formatPlay-only discs Remote control informationDiscs that cannot be played Types of disc for the type of connected TVAV1 Output in the Setup menu Ô Connecting to a television onlyConnection Use of the supplied RF coaxial leadsConnection AV1 Output and AV2 Input in the Setup menu ÔTo view satellite/digital terrestrial programmes To record satellite/digital terrestrial programmesConnection Connecting to a television and VCRTo copy from a VCR Refer to Copying from a video cassette recorder ÔConnecting to a stereo amplifier Connecting to an amplifier with a digital input TerminalOther connections TV Tuning Auto Setup TV Tuning Auto Setup Timer recording from satellite receiver with Video Plus+Press Video Plus+ Press e to select the programmeSelecting television type and aspect Set up to match your television and remote controlTo enjoy progressive video Component and press EnterSet up to match your television and remote control When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displayTelevision operation While pressing TV, enter the code with the numbered buttonsIt is not possible to Important notes for recordingRecord continuously From the first layerWhen opening the tray without disc finalization When finalizing the discRecording modes and approximate recording times Disc Insertion/EjectionPress 1 2 CH to select the channel Recording television programmesPress * REC to start recording Flexible Recording To specify a time to stop recording-One Touch RecordingPlaying while you are recording Press e,r,w,q to select Start and press EnterUsing Video Plus+ system to make timer recordings Timer recordingTimer icon Press the numbered buttons to enter the Video Plus+ numberTo release the programme from Timer recordingRecording standby Press gCheck, change or delete a programme Making timer recordings on the televisionRecording from a satellite/digital terrestrial receiver To cancel the external controlManual Recording To skip unwanted partsChanging audio during play Playing discsInsert a disc Ô Press q Play Press AudioPlaying discs Operations during playPlaying MP3 Using menus to play MP3 and still pictures JPEG/TIFFPress Direct Navigator Press e,r to select the trackUseful functions during still Playing still pictures JPEG/TIFFPicture play Press e,r,w,q to select the still picture and press EnterUsing on-screen menus Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messagePress Display Enter Return Display StatusStatus message Functions windowPress Status Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters Editing titles/chaptersPress Direct Navigator Press e,r,w,q to select the title Press e,r,w,q to select the chapterChapter operations Title operationsCreating playlists Creating, editing and playing playlistsPress w,q to select the source title and press r Press w,q to select the position toPlaylist operations Editing and playing playlists/ chaptersDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Copying from a video cassette recorderStart play on the other equipment Deleting titles Using Delete Navigator to delete titlesDeleting titles during play Press Functions Press e,r to select Delete Press EnterDVD Management Creating Top Menu Create Top Menu Enabling discs to be played on other equipment FinalizePress e,r to select Create Top Menu and press EnterChild Lock Linked operations with the TV Q LinkPress q Play Video Plus+Summary of settings Changing the unit’s settingsUnit’s settings Press e,r to select the tabDTS Mpeg Changing the unit’s settingsPress Enter when you have finished the settings Press e,r to change the settingChanging the unit’s settings/Set the clock manually Set the clock manuallyResetting channel setting Press e,r to select TV System Press e,r to select ConnectionPress e,r to select the TV system Show Enter Name screenOn the television MessagesOn the unit’s display Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Glossary Troubleshooting guide/GlossaryLanguage code list SpecificationsQuechua 8185 Tajik 8471 Zulu 9085 If you see this symbol SpecificationsFor business users in the European Union Index