Panasonic DMR-ES18 Enabling discs to be played on other equipment Finalise, DVD Management

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Press [w, q] to select “Start” and press [OK].
Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating. Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.
Press [OK].
Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press [OK].

DVD Management

Refer to the control reference on page 35.

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 finalising. Make selections before finalising the disc.

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô 35)

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

5 Press [e, r] to select “Top Menu” or “Title 1” and press [OK].

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

–Finalise

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

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

Make selections from “Auto-Play Select” (Ô above) before finalising the disc.

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô 35)

4 Press [e, r] to select “Finalise” and press [OK].

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

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

•Finalising starts. You cannot cancel finalising.

•Finalising 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 finalising. This will render the disc unusable.

7 Press [OK].

After finalising

•-R DL +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 35) although it becomes play-only after finalising.

•Titles are divided into about 5-minute ( +R DL 8-minute) chapters after finalising. 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 finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment.

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

•When finalising 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 create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment.

You cannot use Top Menu for playing on this unit.

Make selections from “Auto-Play Select” (Ô left) before creating top menu.

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô 35)

4 Press [e, r] to select “Create Top 5 Menu” and press [OK].

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

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 35)

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

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

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

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 [OK].

•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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DVD-R DL

Titles

1

Remain

3:54(LP)

 

Used

0:00

of the first layer

Disc Name

RQT9053

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Contents Operating Instructions ExampleHow to replace the fuse For Middle East and South AfricaBefore use This Unit is Intended for USE in Tropical ClimatesTable of contents Included accessories Remote control informationBatteries UseDisc handling Unit careDisc information Discs you can use for recording and playRecording format DVD Video Recording format RAMPlay-only discs Discs that cannot be playedTypes of disc for the type of connected TV Disc informationRemote control Control reference guideBm Start recording Ô Bq Channel select ÔMain unit Unit’s displayReference guide ControlConnecting a television ConnectionOther connections Ô Connecting a television and VCR ConnectionConnecting an amplifier with a digital input Terminal Connecting a stereo amplifierOther connections ConnectionChannel reception and TV aspect settings Connection/ Channel reception and TV aspect settingsPress e, r to select the TV aspect and press OK ReturnWhen recording a Important notes for recordingBilingual ProgrammeWhen finalising the disc When opening the tray without disc finalisation RQT9053Recording modes and approximate recording times Disc Insertion/EjectionRecording television programmes Press 1 2 CH to select the channelPress * REC to start recording To specify a time to stop recording -One Touch Recording Flexible RecordingPlaying while you are recording Timer recording Manually programming timer recordingsTo cancel recording when recording has already begun Press gPress w , q to select Stop Recording and press OK To release the programme from recording standbyPlaying discs Insert a disc Ô Press q PlayChanging audio during play Press AudioOperations during play Playing discsPlaying DivX video contents Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures JpegShowing the menu screen Playing MP3 files Playing still picturesUseful functions during still picture play RotateZoom Zoom outRegarding DivX VOD content Regarding MP3, DivX and still picturesDisplay the unit’s registration code MP3Using on-screen menus/Status message Using on-screen menusPress Display Press e, r to select the menuStatus message Press StatusScreen Function Menu window/Entering text Function Menu windowEntering text Using the Delete Navigator to delete Deleting titlesDeleting titles during play Editing titles/chapters Press e, r, w, q to select the chapterPress OPTION, then press e, r to Select the operation and press OKTitle operations DeleteProperties Enter NameCreating, editing and playing playlists Press w, q to select the source title and press rCreating playlists Press Function Menu Press e, r to select To Others Press OK Editing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operationsCopying from a video cassette recorder DV automatic recording DV Auto RecManual recording Start play on the other equipmentCommon procedures Setting the protectionDVD Management Providing a name for a discEnabling discs to be played on other equipment Finalise Creating Top Menu Create Top MenuPress e, r to select Create Top 5 Menu and press OK DVD ManagementChanging the unit’s settings TuningManual Tuning Press e, r to select the tabChanging the unit’s settings DiscPicture SoundDisplay ConnectionWhen the following indicator appears on the unit’s display OthersOther Settings Television operationChild Lock Safety precautions Messages On the televisionMessages On the unit’s display Frequently asked questions Set upAsked Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Guide Glossary RGBSpecifications Glossary/SpecificationsIf you see this symbol Index
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