Panasonic DMR-ES30V Recording TV programs, Selecting audio to record, ∫ Recording procedures

Recording DVD

Recording TV programs

∫Recording procedures

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

≥You can record up to 99 titles on a disc (49 titles [+R]).

≥It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time

only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R or 8 cm (3q) DVD-RAM discs. Use a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM

≥Recording will take place on open space on the disc. Data will not be overwritten.

≥If there is no space left on the recording disc, you will need to erase unwanted titles (l 22, 33) or use a new disc.

When recording to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R ≥When recording MTS broadcasts

-If you do not connect a cable TV box

Select “Main” or “SAP” in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu (l 44).

-If you connect a cable TV box

Select “Main” or “SAP” on the cable TV box. ≥The aspect ratio of the recorded image will be 4:3.

≥In order to play a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R recorded using this unit on another playback source, the disc must first be finalized (l 31).

Preparation

≥Release protection (disc l 30, cartridge l 30). [RAM]

≥Select an audio type you want to record. (l right below) ≥Press [DVD].

[1]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.

[2]Insert a disc. (l 8)

≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with the unit, format it to ensure accurate recording (l 31, “Format Disc”).

[3]Press [CH, W, X] to select the channel.

To select with the numeric buttons:

Antenna Mode

(Airwaves)

e.g., “5”: [0] )[5] “15”: [1] )[5]

CableTV Mode (Cable)

e.g., “5”: [0] )[0] )[5] “15”: [0] )[1] )[5] “115”: [1] )[1] )[5]

[4]Press [REC MODE]

to select the recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).

Remaining time on the disc

[5]Press [¥, REC] to

start recording.

≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording. You can change them

while recording is paused, but the material is recorded as a separate title.

∫To pause recording

Press [;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart recording.)

≥Title is not split into separate titles.

≥You can also press [¥, REC] to restart recording.

∫To stop recording

Press [∫, STOP].

≥Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped.

≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes. [-R][-RW‹V›] [+R]

∫Recording modes and approximate recording times

			(Unit: hour)
	DVD-RAM		DVD-R
	Single-sided	Double-sided	DVD-RW
	(4.7 GB)	(9.4 GB)	+R
			(4.7 GB)
XP (High quality)	1	2	1
SP (Normal)	2	4	2
LP (Long play)	4	8	4
EP (Extra long play)	8 (6°)	16 (12°)	8 (6°)

≥Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.

	XP
	SP
quality
	LP
Picture	EP (6H)°
	EP (8H)
	Recording time

°When “Recording Time in EP Mode” has been set to “EP (6H)” in the SETUP menu. (l 43)

The sound quality is lower compared to other recording modes when using “EP (8H)”.

Note

When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.

FR (Flexible Recording model 26):

≥You can set FR mode when transferring (dubbing) or programming scheduled recordings.

Selecting audio to record

[RAM]

Preparation ≥Press [DVD].

Press [AUDIO].

Stereo # SAP # Mono
^----------------------------	}
Stereo:		Main audio (stereo). If the broadcast is “Mono_SAP”,
		audio will be monaural even if you select Stereo
		mode.
SAP:		Secondary audio program (SAP). If recorded in SAP,
		main audio is also recorded.
Mono:		Main audio (monaural). Select “Mono” if reception is
		poor during a stereo broadcast.
	e.g., “Stereo” is selected.		No disc
	“((” appears when the unit is receiving
			CH 12
	the audio type you selected.
			((Stereo

≥If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded sound will also change.

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu. (l 44)

Recording Playback

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