Panasonic DMR-EH575 Flexible Recording, Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OK

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Flexible Recording

(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode.

Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these

kinds of situations.

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

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

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

[HDD]

When you want to record a title to HDD so that it can then be copied to fit one 4.7 GB disc perfectly

You do not need to edit the recorded title, or change the recording mode when copying, to fit the disc space

e.g., Recording a 90 minute programme to disc

If you select XP mode, the programme will not fit one disc.

 

 

If you try to record a 90 minute

 

 

programme in XP mode, only the

 

 

first 60 minutes will fit on the disc

4.7GB

4.7GB

and the 30 minute balance will not

get recorded.

DVD-RAM

DVD-RAM

 

 

Another disc is necessary.

If you select SP mode, the programme will fit one disc.

However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

If you select “Flexible Rec” the programme will fit one disc perfectly.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Necessary space for recording

Preparation

Select the channel or the external input to record.

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Flexible Rec” and press [OK].

 

Flexible Rec

 

Maximum recording time

 

Record in FR mode.

 

Maximum rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

 

 

This is the maximum recording

 

 

 

Set rec. time

 

8 Hour 00 Min.

 

 

 

time in EP (8 Hours) mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start

 

 

Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and

“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the recording time.

You can also set the recording time with the numbered buttons.

You cannot record more than 8 hours.

5 When you want to start recording

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start” and press [OK].

Recording starts.

All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in

 

XP

 

SP

the display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LP

 

 

 

 

EP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To exit the screen without recording

 

 

e.g., HDD

Press [RETURN].

 

 

 

 

 

To stop recording partway

Remaining

 

HDD

 

Press [].

time of

 

REC 0:59

 

 

ARD

 

To show the remaining time

recording

 

 

 

M 1 / M 2

 

Press [STATUS].

 

 

L R

 

Playing while you are recording

[HDD] [RAM]

Playing from the beginning of the title you are recording—Chasing playback

Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.

There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.

To stop play

Press [].

To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops, press [].

To stop timer recording

2 seconds after play stops

1Press [].

2Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [OK].

Playing a title previously recorded while recording— Simultaneous rec and play

You can also change the drive and play while recording. Press [DRIVE SELECT].

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during recording.

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title and press [OK].

There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.

To stop play

Press [].

To exit the Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording

After play stops

1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.

2If the recording is on the other drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

3Press [].

To stop timer recording

After play stops

1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.

2If the recording is on the other drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

3Press [].

4Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [OK].

[Note]

Recording television programmes

“Chasing playback” and “Simultaneous rec and play” can only be

RQT8881

used with programmes of the same encoding system (PAL/NTSC).

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Contents Guide Plus+ system is available in the following countries ExampleInside of product This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate ClimatesTable of contents HDD and discs you can use for recording and play HDD and disc informationDVD Video Recording format DVD-Video formatHDD and disc information +VR +R/+RW Video Recording formatRecording modes and approximate recording times +R DLDiscs that cannot be played Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmHDD and disc information DVD-RNtsc Ntsc Ntsc TV≤§1 PAL TVImportant notes for recording Important notes for recording/HDD Hard HDD Hard disk drive handling careDisk drive handling care Unit care Disc handlingRemote control information Included accessoriesRemote control information Disc handling/Unit care/Included accessories/TheControl reference guide Remote controlMain unit Standby/on switch Í/IUnit’s display Control reference guideConnecting a television and VCR Connecting a televisionUsing a 21-pin Scart cable Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cablesCable ConnectionThan the 21-pin Scart terminal Connecting a stereo amplifier Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminalOther connections ConnectionRegarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM function Connecting with an Hdmi compatible televisionConnecting with an Hdmi compatible television and receiver What is Q Link? What is Viera Link Hdavi Control ?Press and hold ¥ Direct TV REC for 1 second QLinkLinked operations with the TV Viera Link Easy control only with Viera remote controlHdavi ControlTM/Q Link To change the on-screen menu language to English If the clock setting menu appearsPress 3, 4 to select the TV Aspect and press OK Press Guide Guide Plus+ system settingsConfirm the message on the screen Guide Plus+ systemEditing programme lists Guide Plus+ data downloadPress Guide Press Option Press 3, 4 to select Editor and press OKPress 3, 4 to select Setup and press OK Changing the settingsGuide Plus+ system settings Press 3, 4 to select an item and press OKPress 3, 4 to select Progressive Set up to match your television and remote controlTo enjoy progressive video Television operationTest by turning on the television and changing channels Press 3, 4 to select Setup Press OKPress 3, 4 to select To Others Press Function Menu Press OK Press 3, 4 to select OthersPress Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drive Recording television programmesPress W X CH to select the channel Press ¥ REC to start recordingRecording television programmes Disc Insertion/EjectionTo finalise the disc To open the tray without disc finalisationTo specify a time to stop recording- One Touch Recording Recording settings for High Speed CopyRecording television programmes Press ¥ REC on the main unit to select the recording timePress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OK Flexible RecordingPlaying while you are recording Press 1 Play during recordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Press OK Timer recordingUsing the Guide Plus+ system to make timer recordings Operations in the Guide Plus+ system Press PROG/CHECK Press 3, 4 to select New TimerPress ShowView Programme and press OKPress Drive Select to select the recording drive and press To cancel recording when recording has already begunPress 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press OK To release the unit from recording standbyVPS/PDC function Auto Renewal Recording For a successful timer recordingRelief Recording Recording broadcasts from external equipment Making timer recordings on the televisionTurn off this unit Press EXT LinkPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Quick View Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsOperations during play Press Audio Changing audio during playPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Playing recorded video contents/Playing playRegarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegPress Direct Navigator Playing DivX discsPress 3, 4 to select the title and press OK Selecting file type to playPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Regarding DivX VOD contentDivX R Video On Demand Display the unit’s registration codePlaying still pictures Playing MP3 discsPress 3, 4 to select the track and press OK Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OKPress 3, 4 to select Zoom in and press OK Useful functions during still picture playPress Status twice To select the still pictures in another folderUsing on-screen menus Using on-screen menus/Status messageCommon procedures Disc menu-Setting the disc content Press DisplayPress Status Status messagesPress Direct Navigator Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the title Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapterCancel Protection § Set up Protection §Title operations Partial DeleteCreating playlists Creating, editing and playing playlistsPress 2, 1 to select the source title and press Press ReturnPlaylist operations Editing and playing playlists/chaptersAdd Chapter MoveDeleting titles during play Delete NavigatorPress Delete ¢ Available disc space after deletingDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Copying titles or playlistsApproximate copying times Max. speed Copying titles or playlists Speed and recording mode when copyingTo stop copying Before copyingCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy Recording and playing while copying To return to the previous screenTo edit the copying list Copy Navigator/Copying list icons and functionsWhen the top menu is displayed Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeSet Copy Time DVD-V HDDManual recording Copying from a video cassette recorderDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Show Enter Name screen Entering textPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Press SetSetting the protection Common proceduresHDD and disc management Providing a name for a discDeleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titles Deleting all the contents of a disc- FormatEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise Selecting the background style-Top MenuCreating Top Menu-Create Top Menu HDD and disc managementChild Lock Function Menu windowPress 3, 4 to select an item Hold appears on the unit’s displayTabs Menus Options Changing the unit’s settingsOPEN/CLOSE Disc Summary of settingsChanging the unit’s settings Sound Changing the unit’s settingsDTS MpegOn-Screen Messages Hdmi SettingsGrey Background FL DisplayOthers Press 3, 4 to select Manual Tuning and press OK TuningPress 3, 4, 2 To select aRefer to the control reference on Auto-Setup Restart To change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSCTV System Press 3, 4 to select the TV system and press OKPress 3, 4 to change the setting Manual Clock SettingPress OK when you have finished the settings Press 2, 1 to select the item you want to changeOn the television MessagesMessages On the unit’s displaySet up Frequently asked questions14-16 CoverVPS/PDC? Guide Plus+Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Timer recording does not stop Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot recordEven when is pressed When copying, it takes a longYou want to cancel the ratings PasswordPlay Play fails to start even when Play is pressedTo reset this unit To return all the settings other UpdatedPreset To reset the ratings levelGlossary RGB Specifications Safety precautions Index