Panasonic DMR-E51 manual Erase all programmes, Format

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DISC INFORMATION (continued)

Erase all programmes

[RAM]

All programmes and play lists created from them will be erased irretrievably when you use this procedure.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

Insert a disc you have recorded on.

1While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11).

2Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “DISC INFORMATION” and press [ENTER] (10).

DISC INFORMATION

3Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Erase all programmes” and press [ENTER] (10).

DISC

Prog No 7

Free

0 : 42 (SP)

INFORMATION

Used

0 : 58

Markers

10

 

Enter Title

 

 

 

Disc Protection

Off

 

Erase all programmes

 

SELECT

Format

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

RETURN

 

 

 

 

4Use [2] (10) to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Erase all programmes

All programmes and Play Lists will be erased.

Is it OK to start erasing all programmes ?

Yes

 

No

5Use [2] (10) to select “Start” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Erase all programmes

All programmes and Play Lists will be completely erased.

It is OK to start erasing all programmes ?

Start

 

Cancel

All programmes and play lists are erased.

ªTo stop partway through

Select “No” in step 4 or “Cancel” in step 5 and press [ENTER] (10). Or

Press [RETURN] (23).

Notes

You cannot erase computer data. The disc title will also be erased.

If protection is active on even one programme (page 35), you cannot erase all programmes.

For your reference

Nothing will be erased if the disc is write-protected (pages 30 and 64).

Format

[RAM]

Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. You must format these discs before you can use them in this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a disc.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

Insert the disc you want to format.

1While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11).

2Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “DISC INFORMATION” and press [ENTER] (10).

DISC INFORMATION

3Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Format” and press [ENTER] (10).

DISC

Prog No 7

Free

0 : 42 (SP)

INFORMATION

Used

0 : 58

Markers

10

 

Enter Title

 

 

 

Disc Protection

Off

 

Erase all programmes

 

SELECT

Format

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

RETURN

 

 

 

 

4Use [2] (10) to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Format Disc

Formatting the Disc will erase all contents.

This will take approximately 1 minute.

Start formatting the disc ?

Yes

 

No

5Use [2] (10) to select “Start” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Format Disc

All contents of this disc will be completely erased.

Start formatting the disc ?

Start

 

Cancel

Formatting starts.

The message “Formatting is complete” appears when formatting is finished.

All recordings are irretrievably erased when a disc is formatted. Check the disc carefully before formatting to ensure it doesn’t contain any programmes you want to keep.

ªTo stop formatting

Select “No” in step 4 or “Cancel” in step 5 and press [ENTER] (10). Or

Press [RETURN] (23).

Notes

Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC power supply cord while the message “Formatting the disc” is on the television.

This can render the disc unusable.

(This can take up to 70 minutes. You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes by pressing [RETURN] (23). The disc must be reformatted if you do this.)

All data on the disc is erased when it is formatted, including recordings made with this unit. Data written to the disc by a computer is also erased.

For your reference

The disc cannot be formatted if the write protect tab is switched to “PROTECT”. Release the protection to continue (page 64).

Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW. The message “Unable to format” appears when you try to

format discs this unit cannot use.

If you have used the direct navigator to protect a programme (page 35), the message “Contents on the disc have been protected. Start formatting the disc?” appears in step 5.

Select “Start” if you want to format the disc. The contents will be erased even if they have been protected.

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Contents DVD Video Recorder Contents B @ N Entering titles Remote controlControl reference guide Main unitControl reference guide Unit’s displayVorsicht DisplaysVaro VarningTelevision operation Remote controlBatteries UsePlay-only discs DiscsDiscs you can use Discs you can use for recording and playDiscs Discs that cannot be playedAudio format logos Types of disc for the type of connectedConnect as following steps Connecting and Setting upSockets Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder Connecting and Setting upSelecting TV screen type Auto SetupTo cancel Auto Setup before it finishes Clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup finishesPlaying discs When a menu screen appears on the televisionErasing a programme that is being played Slow-motion play Starting play from where you stopped it Resume FunctionQuick View Play t1.3 Fast forward and rewind-SEARCHManual Skip SkippingSelecting an amount of time to skip Time Slip Changing audio When using DVD-RMarking places to play again Marker Using Display menus to mark positionsMarking positions directly Using the tree screen to find a group Using menus to play MP3 discsRecording television programmes One Touch Recording-Specify a time to stop recording Flexible recording mode FRRecording television programmes Press Direct Navigator Playing while you are recordingSimultaneous recording and play To stop play and recordingWatching the television while recording Using the Functions windowUsing the Functions window Checking the recording during recording Time SlipFunctions window icons Using the Functions windowPress the numeric buttons 4 to enter the G-CODEnumber Timer recordingUsing G-CODEnumber to make timer recording Press G-Code 2 buttonTo change the programme Timer recordingIf - appears under Name after entering a CODEnumber Manual programming To change the timer recording programmeTo put the unit on recording standby To check programmes Starting and canceling programmesTo clear a timer recording programme To put the unit on recording standby Press , TimerPress ≥Stop play on the other equipment as well When connected to the other equipmentRecording from a video cassette player ≥Select AV1, AV2 or AV3Enter Title Entering titlesAbout Disc Information Use 3, 4 10 to select Disc Protection and press Enter Disc ProtectionReleasing disc protection Disc InformationFormat Erase all programmesTo stop finalizing Select No in or Cancel in and press Enter Press ReturnFinalize -Creating DVD-Video Use 3, 4 10 to select Finalize and press EnterAbout the programme list Using the Direct NavigatorSelecting programmes to play DinosaurErasing programmes Checking programme contentsEntering and editing programme titles Padlock mark disappears Protecting programmesReleasing programme protection Padlock mark appearsTo change the point to divide Erasing parts of a programmeDividing programmes To erase another part of the same programmeAbout the Play List Scene screen Using Play List to edit programmesDisplaying Play List Play Scenes Edit PL Copy PL Erase Enter Title PropertiesSelect Next after and press Enter 10, then repeat steps 3 Using Play List to edit programmesCreating Play List To specify another scenePlaying Scenes Playing Play ListTo erase a Play List or a Play List Scene during play Moving a Scene Adding Scenes to a Play ListErasing a Scene from a Play List To re-edit a Play List SceneTitling Play List Checking Play LIST’s contentsCopying Play List Erasing a Play ListCommon procedures Using Display menusDisc menu Picture menu Play menuSound menu Use 3, 4 Repeat playIf the Video CD has playback control Upgrading your system To cancel the Child LockEnjoying more powerful sound Child LockTo enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Connecting a digital amplifier or system component aConnecting an analog amplifier or system component B Upgrading your systemComponent Video OUT terminal Use 3, 4 10 to select Ntsc and press EnterUse 3, 4 10 to select Progressive Ntsc and press Enter To enjoy progressive videoConnecting a video cassette recorder Press Functions Changing the unit’s settingsChanging the unit’s settings Summary of settingsTuning SettingsSound PictureConnection DisplayDigital output Entering a password Ratings≥Use 1, the factory set code, under normal circumstances Remote SettingUse 3, 4 10 to select the Settings tab and press 2 or 1 ≥The Setup screen appearsHandling the Tuning BOX screen Clock SettingsChannel Settings Selecting the manual tuningAdding, deleting and moving channels Auto-Setup RestartShipping Condition Country Settings DMR-E50GN onlyUse 2, 1 10 to select Yes and press Enter Press Status 28 to change the information displayed Status displaysChanging the information displayed Display examplesMaintenance Maintenance and HandlingDisc handling 1 ch GlossaryExample GlossaryTitle/Chapter DVD-Video TrackSelf-diagnosis Service Unit status Solutions NumberError messages Causes and solutions Error displaysInformation Progressive video Troubleshooting guidePower PicturePlay Troubleshooting guideRemote control DisplaysRecording and timer recording DMR-E51GCS SpecificationsDMR-E50GN Page Index