Panasonic DMR-E51 Recording from a video cassette player, When connected to the other equipment

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Recording from a video cassette player

When connected to the other equipment

[RAM] [DVD-R]

You can record audio and video being played on a video cassette player or a video camera connected to the input terminals.

Preparation

Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the power for both units is off. Then after connecting any cable, turn on the both units.

Connect the other equipment to this unit’s input terminals (page 49). Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

Insert a disc that can be recorded on.

Select the recording mode, XP, SP, LP or EP (page 19).

It is also possible to perform the flexible recording (FR) (page 20).

1While stopped

Press [W, X, CH] (18) or [INPUT SELECT] (29) to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.

Select AV1, AV2 or AV3.

2Start play on the other equipment.

3Press [¥, REC] (16) at the point you want to start recording.

ªTo skip unwanted parts

Press [;] (8) to pause recording. Press again to restart recording.

ªTo stop recording

Press [] (7).

Note

Stop play on the other equipment as well.

For your reference

Poor video quality or colouring may indicate that the material you are recording has copy protection. Select the TV system (PAL/NTSC) of the programme you wish to record (page 53).

Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.

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Contents DVD Video Recorder Contents B @ N Remote control Control reference guideMain unit Entering titlesUnit’s display Control reference guideDisplays VaroVarning VorsichtRemote control BatteriesUse Television operationDiscs Discs you can useDiscs you can use for recording and play Play-only discsDiscs that cannot be played Audio format logosTypes of disc for the type of connected DiscsConnect as following steps Connecting and Setting upSockets Connecting and Setting up Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorderAuto Setup To cancel Auto Setup before it finishesClock setting menu appears after Auto Setup finishes Selecting TV screen typePlaying discs When a menu screen appears on the televisionErasing a programme that is being played Starting play from where you stopped it Resume Function Quick View Play t1.3Fast forward and rewind-SEARCH Slow-motion playManual Skip SkippingSelecting an amount of time to skip Time Slip When using DVD-R Changing audioMarking places to play again Marker Using Display menus to mark positionsMarking positions directly Using menus to play MP3 discs Using the tree screen to find a groupRecording television programmes One Touch Recording-Specify a time to stop recording Flexible recording mode FRRecording television programmes Playing while you are recording Simultaneous recording and playTo stop play and recording Press Direct NavigatorUsing the Functions window Using the Functions windowChecking the recording during recording Time Slip Watching the television while recordingUsing the Functions window Functions window iconsTimer recording Using G-CODEnumber to make timer recordingPress G-Code 2 button Press the numeric buttons 4 to enter the G-CODEnumber To change the programme Timer recording If - appears under Name after entering a CODEnumber Manual programming To change the timer recording programmeTo put the unit on recording standby Starting and canceling programmes To clear a timer recording programmeTo put the unit on recording standby Press , Timer To check programmesWhen connected to the other equipment Recording from a video cassette player≥Select AV1, AV2 or AV3 Press ≥Stop play on the other equipment as wellEnter Title Entering titlesAbout Disc Information Disc Protection Releasing disc protectionDisc Information Use 3, 4 10 to select Disc Protection and press EnterErase all programmes FormatSelect No in or Cancel in and press Enter Press Return Finalize -Creating DVD-VideoUse 3, 4 10 to select Finalize and press Enter To stop finalizingUsing the Direct Navigator Selecting programmes to playDinosaur About the programme listErasing programmes Checking programme contentsEntering and editing programme titles Protecting programmes Releasing programme protectionPadlock mark appears Padlock mark disappearsErasing parts of a programme Dividing programmesTo erase another part of the same programme To change the point to divideUsing Play List to edit programmes Displaying Play ListPlay Scenes Edit PL Copy PL Erase Enter Title Properties About the Play List Scene screenUsing Play List to edit programmes Creating Play ListTo specify another scene Select Next after and press Enter 10, then repeat steps 3Playing Scenes Playing Play ListTo erase a Play List or a Play List Scene during play Adding Scenes to a Play List Moving a SceneTo re-edit a Play List Scene Erasing a Scene from a Play ListChecking Play LIST’s contents Copying Play ListErasing a Play List Titling Play ListCommon procedures Using Display menusDisc menu Picture menu Play menuSound menu Use 3, 4 Repeat playIf the Video CD has playback control To cancel the Child Lock Enjoying more powerful soundChild Lock Upgrading your systemConnecting a digital amplifier or system component a Connecting an analog amplifier or system component BUpgrading your system To enjoy Dolby Pro LogicUse 3, 4 10 to select Ntsc and press Enter Use 3, 4 10 to select Progressive Ntsc and press EnterTo enjoy progressive video Component Video OUT terminalConnecting a video cassette recorder Changing the unit’s settings Press FunctionsSummary of settings TuningSettings Changing the unit’s settingsPicture SoundDisplay ConnectionEntering a password Ratings Digital outputRemote Setting Use 3, 4 10 to select the Settings tab and press 2 or 1≥The Setup screen appears ≥Use 1, the factory set code, under normal circumstancesClock Settings Channel SettingsSelecting the manual tuning Handling the Tuning BOX screenAuto-Setup Restart Adding, deleting and moving channelsShipping Condition Country Settings DMR-E50GN onlyUse 2, 1 10 to select Yes and press Enter Status displays Changing the information displayedDisplay examples Press Status 28 to change the information displayedMaintenance Maintenance and HandlingDisc handling Glossary 1 chGlossary Title/Chapter DVD-VideoTrack ExampleService Unit status Solutions Number Self-diagnosisError messages Causes and solutions Error displaysInformation Troubleshooting guide PowerPicture Progressive videoTroubleshooting guide Remote controlDisplays PlayRecording and timer recording DMR-E51GCS SpecificationsDMR-E50GN Page Index