Panasonic Dmr E30 Operating Instructions Manual

							30RQT6559Timer recording
Timer recording
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Preparation
≥Ensure the clock (and guide channels for VCR Plusr recording,
➜page 13) are set correctly.
≥Insert a disc for recording (make sure there is enough room for the
program you are going to record plus a little extra).
Entering VCR Plusi codes is an easy way of programming the unit
for recording. You can find these codes in newspapers and maga-
zines. You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance.1
Press [VCR Plusr].
2
Press the numbered buttons to enter
the VCR Plusr code.Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.
3
Press [ENTER].The timer recording setting screen appears. Confirm the pro-
gram and make corrections if necessary using [3, 4, 2, 1].
The current recording mode (shown on the unit’s display) is
automatically selected. In case where the recording mode
has already been set to XP, the recording mode will be auto-
matically changed to FR mode.
The timer recording list appears.
Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space on
the disc.
Repeat steps 1–3 to program other recordings.
4
Press [RETURN].The timer recording list disappears and the message “TURN
RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING” is shown on
the television.
5
Press [Í, DVD POWER].Ensure “Á” lights on the unit’s display.
To release the unit from recording standbyIf you want to record something else before the program start time,
for example:
Press [Í, DVD POWER].
The unit turns on and “Á” goes out.
≥Be sure to press [Í, DVD POWER] to return the unit to standby
mode before the scheduled recording time. Timer recording will
work only if “Á” is displayed.To stop recording when recording has already
begunPress [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
Recording stops. Recording standby is also canceled if there are
other timer recording programs. Be sure to press [Í, DVD POWER]
to put the unit on timer recording standby.[Note]≥The actual time recorded may be longer than the program itself
when television programs are recorded using VCR Plusi.
≥“Invalid Entry” is displayed when you enter the wrong code. 
Reenter the code.
≥“All timer programs are occupied.” appears if there are already 16
programs.
Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer 
recording
DVD/TV
DV DVCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO
REC MODE
RECCHVOLUME
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SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP
MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍ
∫
1p5
5≥6
2≥3≥
2p3p4
4≥5
1
2RETURNNo.
1:58 SP
VCR Plusi
Remaining Recording Time
3/26 TUE12:53  PM
--09
Enter PLUS CODE Number by using 0–9 key.
1:58 SP
Remaining Recording Time
3/26 TUE12:53  PM
VCR Plusi
1
21
21212
RETURN
SELECT
5:10 PM 4:20 PM 4 / 1 MON
Press ENTER to store
new program.
MODE
OFF ON
CHANNEL
DATE
1:58 SP
ENTER
SP
39
TIMER
RECORDING
CANCELRemaining Recording Time
3/26 TUE12:53  PM
No.--09
3
4
When you press [ENTER]
RETURN
SELECT
SP Enable 5:10 PM 4:20 PM 39 4 / 1 MON
01
MODECHECK
OFF ON No
CHANNEL
DATE
1:58 SP
TIMERENTER
New Timer Program
TIMER
RECORDING
CANCELRemaining Recording Time
3/26 TUE12:53  PM
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Timer recording
You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. Each
daily or weekly program is counted as one program.1
Press [PROG/CHECK].The timer recording list appears.
2
Press [ENTER].The timer recording setting screen appears.
3
Press [1] to move through the items
and change the items with [3, 4].≥The current settings are shown each time you press [1].
≥You may use the numbered buttons to enter the CHANNEL,
DATE, ON (start Time), and OFF (Finish Time).
≥CHANNEL (Channel number and caption)
≥DATE
Current date--->the day before one month later>
SUN-SAT>MON-SAT>MON-FRI>
WEEKLY SUN--->WEEKLY SAT
≥ON (Start time)/OFF (Finish time)
The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if
you hold the button.
≥MODE (Recording mode ➜page 19)
SP>XP>FR>EP>LP
4
Press [ENTER] when you have fin-
ished programming the timer.The timer recording list reappears.
Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space on
the disc.
Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer Program” and repeat
steps 2- 4 to program other recordings.
5
Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN].The timer recording list disappears and the message “TURN
RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING” is shown on
the television.
6
Press [Í, DVD POWER].Ensure “Á” lights on the unit’s display.
To release the unit from recording standbyIf you want to record something else before the program start time,
for example:
Press [Í, DVD POWER].
The unit turns on and “Á” goes out.
≥Be sure to press [Í, DVD POWER] to return the unit to standby
mode before the scheduled recording time. Timer recording will
work only if “Á” is displayed.To stop recording when recording has already
begunPress [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
Recording stops. Recording standby is also canceled if there are
other timer recording programs. Be sure to press [Í, DVD POWER]
to put the unit on timer recording standby.
Manually programming timer recordings
CANCEL
TIMER
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time
RETURN
SELECT
MODECHECK
OFF ON No
CHANNEL
DATE
1:58 SP
3/26 TUE 12:55 PM
ENTER
Press ENTER to store new
program.
New Timer Program
01 SP Enable2:00 PM 1:00 PM 64  ABC 3/ 26 TUEA line that is ready for programming is highlighted.
TIMER
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time
RETURNNo.
SELECT
Please set Channel.
1:58 SP
3/26 TUE 12:55 PM
ENTER
--09--:-- -- ----------
MODE
OFF ON
CHANNEL
DATE
--:-- --
----
--
3
4
TIMER
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time
1:58 SP
3/26 TUE 12:55 PM
3:00 PM 3/ 26 TUE
MODE
OFF ON
CHANNEL
DATE
SP
64  ABC
2:30 PM
!?
Notes on timer programming≥When recording in FR mode, in cases where the space
remaining on the disc is insufficient, it may not be possible to
record to the finish of the program.
≥The remaining time displayed is based on the current recording
mode. 
≥Approximately 30 seconds at the beginning of subsequent pro-
grams is not recorded when you use timer recording to record
subsequent programs to a DVD-R.
≥If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to ON when manually
setting the clock (➜page 54), timer recording may not work
when summer switches to winter and vice versa.
≥“Á” flashes when the unit couldn’t go to timer recording
standby (e.g., a disc isn’t loaded, a disc that can’t be recorded
to is loaded, or the disc is protected). Check the disc carefully.
RETURN
SELECT
SP Enable 2:00 PM 1:00 PM 64  ABC 3/ 26 TUE
01
MODECHECK
OFF ON No
CHANNEL
DATE
1:58 SP
TIMERENTER
New Timer Program
TIMER
RECORDING
CANCELRemaining Recording Time
3/26 TUE12:55  PMSP Enable 3:00 PM 2:30 PM 64  ABC 3/ 26 TUE 02 
						

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Timer recording
1
Press [PROG/CHECK].The timer recording list appears.
2
Press [3, 4] to select the program.≥You may also select programs by inputting a 2-digit number
using the numbered buttons.
≥Press [2, 1] to move to the page preceding or following the
one on display.
3
Press [CANCEL] or [ADD/DLT] to
delete,You cannot delete programs that are currently recording.or press [ENTER] to change.The timer recording setting screen appears.
4
If you pressed [ENTER] in step 3,Move through the items with [1] and
change the settings with [3, 4] and
press [ENTER].In the case of programs in the process of being recorded, it is
possible to alter only the finish time.
5
Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN]. The timer recording list disappears and the message “TURN
RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING” is shown on
the television.
To put the unit on timer recording standbyPress [Í, DVD POWER].
The unit turns off and “Á” lights on the unit’s display.
1
Press [PROG/CHECK].The timer recording list appears.
Icon explanations
WThe times overlap those in another program.
¥This program is currently recording.
FThe disc was full or the maximum number of programs or scenes
was reached so the program failed to record.
The material was copy-guarded so the material failed to record.
XThe program failed to record for some other reason.
Message displayed in the CHECK lineEnable: Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space
on the disc.
> (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display will
show until when recordings can be made (up to a maxi-
mum of one month from the present time) based on the
time remaining on the disc.
 !  :  It may not be possible to record because of write protec-
tion, because there is no more space left or because the
number of possible programs has reached its maximum.
Please check the disc.
For your reference
Programs that failed to record are displayed gray. They are deleted
at 4 a.m. two days later.2
Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN]. The timer recording list disappears and the message “TURN
RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING” is shown on
the television.
To put the unit on timer recording standbyPress [Í, DVD POWER].
The unit turns off and “Á” lights on the unit’s display.
To change or delete the program
DVD/TV
DV DVCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO
REC MODE
RECCHVOLUME
TV
TVDV D
123
789
0
10 0
4
56
SLOW/SEARCH
SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP
MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍ
2≥3≥4
3
1
≥5≥1p2
5≥2
3
Í, POWER DVD
Numbered
buttons
!?
To check programsTIMER
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time
RETURN
SELECT
LP Enable 1:22 PM 1:19 PM 64  ABC 3/ 26 TUE 01MODECHECK
OFF ON No
CHANNEL
DATE
1:57 LP
3/26 TUE 1:19 PM
W
F
ENTER
New Timer Program 02
03
04
0564  ABC
64  ABC
64  ABC
64  ABCSUN-SAT
3/ 26 TUE
3/ 25 WED
3/ 25 WED2:30 PM
2:30 AM
9:00 AM
8:00 AM2:40 PM
3:30 AM
10:00 AM
9:00 AMLP
SP
SP
SPCANCEL
X06
64  ABC3/ 25 WED 10:00 AM 11:00 AMSPW
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Editing
Entering text
This page shows how to enter text for:
≥Disc titles (➜page 34)
≥Program titles (➜page 36)
≥Play list titles (➜page 38)[RAM] [DVD-R]
1
After the titling screen appearsPress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the char-
acter and press [ENTER].Repeat step 1 to enter other characters.
2
Press [∫].The title is entered and the screen disappears.
≥You can also finish entering the title by selecting “SET” and
pressing [ENTER].
Using the numbered buttons to enter characterse.g., entering the letter “R”
1Press [7] to move to the
7th row.
2Press [7] twice to highlight
“R”.
3Press [ENTER].
≥You may enter a space by
pressing [100] and then
[ENTER].To erase a character1Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character you want to
erase in the title field.
2Press [;].
You can also erase characters by selecting “ERASE” and press-
ing [ENTER].
DVD/TV
DV DVCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO
REC MODE
RECCHVOLUME
TV
TVDV D
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FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍ Í
1
2;
Numbered
buttons
ENTER_Enter Title
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Timer recording
1
Press [PROG/CHECK].The timer recording list appears.
2
Press [3, 4] to select the program.≥You may also select programs by inputting a 2-digit number
using the numbered buttons.
≥Press [2, 1] to move to the page preceding or following the
one on display.
3
Press [CANCEL] or [ADD/DLT] to
delete,You cannot delete programs that are currently recording.or press [ENTER] to change.The timer recording setting screen appears.
4
If you pressed [ENTER] in step 3,Move through the items with [1] and
change the settings with [3, 4] and
press [ENTER].In the case of programs in the process of being recorded, it is
possible to alter only the finish time.
5
Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN]. The timer recording list disappears and the message “TURN
RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING” is shown on
the television.
To put the unit on timer recording standbyPress [Í, DVD POWER].
The unit turns off and “Á” lights on the unit’s display.
1
Press [PROG/CHECK].The timer recording list appears.
Icon explanations
WThe times overlap those in another program.
¥This program is currently recording.
FThe disc was full or the maximum number of programs or scenes
was reached so the program failed to record.
The material was copy-guarded so the material failed to record.
XThe program failed to record for some other reason.
Message displayed in the CHECK lineEnable: Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space
on the disc.
> (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display will
show until when recordings can be made (up to a maxi-
mum of one month from the present time) based on the
time remaining on the disc.
 !  :  It may not be possible to record because of write protec-
tion, because there is no more space left or because the
number of possible programs has reached its maximum.
Please check the disc.
For your reference
Programs that failed to record are displayed gray. They are deleted
at 4 a.m. two days later.2
Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN]. The timer recording list disappears and the message “TURN
RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING” is shown on
the television.
To put the unit on timer recording standbyPress [Í, DVD POWER].
The unit turns off and “Á” lights on the unit’s display.
To change or delete the program
DVD/TV
DV DVCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO
REC MODE
RECCHVOLUME
TV
TVDV D
123
789
0
10 0
4
56
SLOW/SEARCH
SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP
MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍ
2≥3≥4
3
1
≥5≥1p2
5≥2
3
Í, POWER DVD
Numbered
buttons
!?
To check programsTIMER
RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time
RETURN
SELECT
LP Enable 1:22 PM 1:19 PM 64  ABC 3/ 26 TUE 01MODECHECK
OFF ON No
CHANNEL
DATE
1:57 LP
3/26 TUE 1:19 PM
W
F
ENTER
New Timer Program 02
03
04
0564  ABC
64  ABC
64  ABC
64  ABCSUN-SAT
3/ 26 TUE
3/ 25 WED
3/ 25 WED2:30 PM
2:30 AM
9:00 AM
8:00 AM2:40 PM
3:30 AM
10:00 AM
9:00 AMLP
SP
SP
SPCANCEL
X06
64  ABC3/ 25 WED 10:00 AM 11:00 AMSPW
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Editing
Entering text
This page shows how to enter text for:
≥Disc titles (➜page 34)
≥Program titles (➜page 36)
≥Play list titles (➜page 38)[RAM] [DVD-R]
1
After the titling screen appearsPress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the char-
acter and press [ENTER].Repeat step 1 to enter other characters.
2
Press [∫].The title is entered and the screen disappears.
≥You can also finish entering the title by selecting “SET” and
pressing [ENTER].
Using the numbered buttons to enter characterse.g., entering the letter “R”
1Press [7] to move to the
7th row.
2Press [7] twice to highlight
“R”.
3Press [ENTER].
≥You may enter a space by
pressing [100] and then
[ENTER].To erase a character1Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character you want to
erase in the title field.
2Press [;].
You can also erase characters by selecting “ERASE” and press-
ing [ENTER].
DVD/TV
DV DVCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO
REC MODE
RECCHVOLUME
TV
TVDV D
123
789
0
10 0
4
56
SLOW/SEARCH
SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP
MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍ Í
1
2;
Numbered
buttons
ENTER_Enter Title
1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Disc setting
VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO
REC MODE
RECCHVOLUME
123
789
0
10 0
4
56
SLOW/SEARCH
SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP
MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCEL
[RAM] [DVD-R]
You can enter up to 64 characters 
(DVD-RAM) or 40 characters 
(DVD-R).Enter Title[RAM]If set, this will protect the disc from 
accidental erasure. The setting may 
be activated/deactivated as you wish.Disc Protection
Format
Finalize[DVD-R]You can play DVD-R on compatible 
DVD players by finalizing them on 
this unit, effectively making them into 
DVD-Video.For your reference≥ You can only finalize DVD-R recorded on this unit. ≥ You cannot record or perform editing such as giving titles and  
    erasing programs on DVD-R that have been finalized.≥ The markers you entered (➜ page 25) will be lost.
Prog #Disc Protection
DISC SETTING
Enter Title
OffFormat
RETURNENTERSELECT
7
Used Total MarkFree
10 0 : 580 : 42 (SP)
DISC SETTING
Disc Protection
Set up disc protection.Ye s N o
Format disc
Formatting the disc will erase all contents.
This will take approximately 1 minute.
Is it OK to start formatting the disc?
Ye s N oFinalize
This will take approximately 10 minutes.
Is it OK to start finalizing the disc?
Ye s N o
OperationWhile stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].e.g., DVD-RAM
To stop partway throughPress [RETURN],
or select “Cancel” or “No” and press 
[ENTER].
Erase all programs
Erase all programs
All programs and Play Lists will 
be erased.
Ye s N o
Entering text 
➜ page 33
For your reference≥ The contents on the disc are erased when you format it even if you have set 
    program or disc protection.≥ The disc cannot be formatted if the disc is protected with the write-protect  
    tab 
(➜ page 19)
.
≥ It may not be possible to use a disc on this unit if you cannot format it.≥ Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to 
select “DISC  SETTING”
and press [ENTER].
Press [3, 4] to select 
the item and press 
[ENTER].Erase all programs
FUNCTIONS RETURN3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
[RAM]All programs and play lists created 
from them will be erased 
irretrievably 
when you use this 
procedure. Check it carefully 
before proceeding.
For your reference
Nothing will be erased if the disc is write-protected.[RAM]Some DVD-RAM are 
unformatted. Format them before 
using them in this unit. Formatting 
also allows you to erase the entire 
contents of a disc.
ENTER_Enter Title
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Formatting erases all contents on the disc, 
including computer data. Check the contents 
carefully to ensure it doesn’t contain anything 
you want to keep.The lock symbol appears closed 
when the disc is write-protected.Press [2] to set (or cancel) disc 
protection and press [ENTER]. 
The DISC SETTING menu screen reappears.[Note]≥ You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected. [RAM]
≥ If you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the menu screen after 
   finalization. [DVD-R]
All programs and play lists are erased.
Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC power supply cord while the 
message “Now  erasing.
” is on the television. This can render the disc 
unusable.
The message “Finish erasing all programs.” appears when erasure is finished. 
Press [ENTER] to complete the procedure. 
[Note]≥ Data recorded on equipment other than this unit will only be erased if it has 
   been saved in the 
“DV D - RTAV
” folder.
≥ The disc title will also be erased.
Press [2] to select 
“Start
” and press 
[ENTER].
Press [2] to 
select “Yes
” and 
press [ENTER].Press [2] to select 
“Start
” and press 
[ENTER]. Press [2] to 
select “Yes
” and 
press [ENTER].
Formatting starts.
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.
Formatting takes up to 70 minutes. The message “Formatting is completed.”  
appears when formatting is finished. Press [ENTER] to complete the procedure.
[Note]If the disc is dirty, clean it with the recommended cleaner (➜ page 9) before  
formatting.To stop formattingPress [RETURN].
You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc must be  
reformatted if you do this.DISC SETTINGRETURNENTERSELECT
Prog # 7
Used Total MarkFree
10 0 : 580 : 42 (SP)Disc ProtectionEnter Title
OnFormatErase all programs
Press [2] to 
select “Yes
” and 
press [ENTER].Press [2] to select  
“Start
” and press  
[ENTER].
Finalizing starts.
Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC power supply cord while the 
message “Finalizing the disc
” is on the television. This will render the disc 
unusable.
Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes. The message “Finalizing is finished” appears 
when finalizing is finished. Press [ENTER] to complete the procedure. 
After finalizing..The video and audio is recorded according to the DVD-Video specifications, 
and your very own DVD-Video is created.
≥ Programs longer than 5 minutes are divided into about five-minute chapters.
≥ Titles you entered with this unit appear as menus.≥ These DVD-R can be played on other DVD players, but this is not guaranteed.  
Play may not be possible due to the player you are using, the DVD-R, or the 
condition of the recording. Use this unit to play the disc if the player is unable.  
Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs. 
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Disc setting
VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO
REC MODE
RECCHVOLUME
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MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCEL
[RAM] [DVD-R]
You can enter up to 64 characters 
(DVD-RAM) or 40 characters 
(DVD-R).Enter Title[RAM]If set, this will protect the disc from 
accidental erasure. The setting may 
be activated/deactivated as you wish.Disc Protection
Format
Finalize[DVD-R]You can play DVD-R on compatible 
DVD players by finalizing them on 
this unit, effectively making them into 
DVD-Video.For your reference≥ You can only finalize DVD-R recorded on this unit. ≥ You cannot record or perform editing such as giving titles and  
    erasing programs on DVD-R that have been finalized.≥ The markers you entered (➜ page 25) will be lost.
Prog #Disc Protection
DISC SETTING
Enter Title
OffFormat
RETURNENTERSELECT
7
Used Total MarkFree
10 0 : 580 : 42 (SP)
DISC SETTING
Disc Protection
Set up disc protection.Ye s N o
Format disc
Formatting the disc will erase all contents.
This will take approximately 1 minute.
Is it OK to start formatting the disc?
Ye s N oFinalize
This will take approximately 10 minutes.
Is it OK to start finalizing the disc?
Ye s N o
OperationWhile stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].e.g., DVD-RAM
To stop partway throughPress [RETURN],
or select “Cancel” or “No” and press 
[ENTER].
Erase all programs
Erase all programs
All programs and Play Lists will 
be erased.
Ye s N o
Entering text 
➜ page 33
For your reference≥ The contents on the disc are erased when you format it even if you have set 
    program or disc protection.≥ The disc cannot be formatted if the disc is protected with the write-protect  
    tab 
(➜ page 19)
.
≥ It may not be possible to use a disc on this unit if you cannot format it.≥ Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to 
select “DISC  SETTING”
and press [ENTER].
Press [3, 4] to select 
the item and press 
[ENTER].Erase all programs
FUNCTIONS RETURN3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
[RAM]All programs and play lists created 
from them will be erased 
irretrievably 
when you use this 
procedure. Check it carefully 
before proceeding.
For your reference
Nothing will be erased if the disc is write-protected.[RAM]Some DVD-RAM are 
unformatted. Format them before 
using them in this unit. Formatting 
also allows you to erase the entire 
contents of a disc.
ENTER_Enter Title
1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
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π;
!?!?
35RQT6559
Editing
Formatting erases all contents on the disc, 
including computer data. Check the contents 
carefully to ensure it doesn’t contain anything 
you want to keep.The lock symbol appears closed 
when the disc is write-protected.Press [2] to set (or cancel) disc 
protection and press [ENTER]. 
The DISC SETTING menu screen reappears.[Note]≥ You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected. [RAM]
≥ If you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the menu screen after 
   finalization. [DVD-R]
All programs and play lists are erased.
Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC power supply cord while the 
message “Now  erasing.
” is on the television. This can render the disc 
unusable.
The message “Finish erasing all programs.” appears when erasure is finished. 
Press [ENTER] to complete the procedure. 
[Note]≥ Data recorded on equipment other than this unit will only be erased if it has 
   been saved in the 
“DV D - RTAV
” folder.
≥ The disc title will also be erased.
Press [2] to select 
“Start
” and press 
[ENTER].
Press [2] to 
select “Yes
” and 
press [ENTER].Press [2] to select 
“Start
” and press 
[ENTER]. Press [2] to 
select “Yes
” and 
press [ENTER].
Formatting starts.
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.
Formatting takes up to 70 minutes. The message “Formatting is completed.”  
appears when formatting is finished. Press [ENTER] to complete the procedure.
[Note]If the disc is dirty, clean it with the recommended cleaner (➜ page 9) before  
formatting.To stop formattingPress [RETURN].
You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc must be  
reformatted if you do this.DISC SETTINGRETURNENTERSELECT
Prog # 7
Used Total MarkFree
10 0 : 580 : 42 (SP)Disc ProtectionEnter Title
OnFormatErase all programs
Press [2] to 
select “Yes
” and 
press [ENTER].Press [2] to select  
“Start
” and press  
[ENTER].
Finalizing starts.
Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC power supply cord while the 
message “Finalizing the disc
” is on the television. This will render the disc 
unusable.
Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes. The message “Finalizing is finished” appears 
when finalizing is finished. Press [ENTER] to complete the procedure. 
After finalizing..The video and audio is recorded according to the DVD-Video specifications, 
and your very own DVD-Video is created.
≥ Programs longer than 5 minutes are divided into about five-minute chapters.
≥ Titles you entered with this unit appear as menus.≥ These DVD-R can be played on other DVD players, but this is not guaranteed.  
Play may not be possible due to the player you are using, the DVD-R, or the 
condition of the recording. Use this unit to play the disc if the player is unable.  
Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs. 
http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R 
						

							36RQT6559Editing
Editing programs
Erase Program
0 : 58 SP
Erase CancelCorresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.Remaining Recording Time
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
ProtectionYe s
No
Set Up Program Protection.
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
Shorten
     Segment
– : – – . – –Start
– : – – . – –EndStartEndNextExit0 : 00 . 01
PLAY
3
RETURN ENTERSELECTN
SDivide
     Program
– : – – . – –Divide
PreviewDivideExit0 : 00 . 01
PLAY
3
RETURN ENTERSELECTN
S
Properties
No.
Date
CH3
7/13/ 2001 TUE
12On 1:02 PM
ENTERSoccer
Time 0:01
(SP)
RETURN
DIRECT NAVIGATORNo DATECH TIME EDITTITLE
  9 : 00 PMAuto action
02
6/20 WED6
33
1
1
1
1
1
11 : 00 PMUSJ
03
6/20 WED13
ENTERRETURN
0   ~   9No TOTAL 3
SELECT
01
6/20 WED4
10 : 00 AM
Dinosaur
The program, and play lists 
created from it, is erased 
irretrievably when you use this 
procedure. Check it carefully 
before proceeding.Erase Program
Enter Title
Properties[RAM]If set, this will protect the program 
from accidental erasure. The setting 
may be activated/deactivated as you 
wish.Shorten Segment Operation
Press 
[DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Press [3, 4] to select 
the program.
Press [1] so the 
submenu appears.
≥ You can also select programs by 
   entering a 2-digit number with the 
   numbered buttons.
   Example:       “5”:  [0] ➜ [5]  Press [3, 4] to select 
the item and press 
[ENTER].
To clear the program list
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].To stop partway throughPress [RETURN],
or select “Cancel” or “No” and press 
[ENTER].
For your reference
When the disc is write-protected, 
you can only access “Properties”. 
Release the write-protection to 
access other items. [RAM][RAM] [DVD-R]
[RAM] [DVD-R]Program information (e.g., time and 
date) is shown.ProtectionThe program segment, and play 
list scenes created from it, is 
erased irretrievably when you use 
this procedure. Check it carefully 
before proceeding.[RAM]Divide Program[RAM]Select a point at which to divide a 
program into two.[Note]≥ The divided programs retain the title 
of the original program. They also  
remain CPRM property (➜ page 8) 
of the original.
≥ A minute portion of the recording 
directly preceding the division point 
may be lost.You can enter up to 64 characters 
(DVD-RAM) or 44 characters (DVD-R). Entering text 
➜ page 33
You must be sure you wish to 
divide a program because once a 
program has been divided it 
cannot be returned to its original 
for m.
CHVOLUME
123
789
0
10 0
4
56
SLOW/SEARCH
SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP
MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCEL
Numbered 
buttons
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
RETURN 3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER6, 5
!?
[RAM] [DVD-R]
ENTER_Enter Title
1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
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π;
37RQT6559
Editing
The program is erased.[Note]≥ The disc’s available recording time may not increase after 
   erasing short programs.
≥ Computer data cannot be erased.
≥ The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when 
    you erase programs.
The lock symbol 
appears when the 
program is write-
protected.
Press [2] to set (or 
cancel) protection 
and press [ENTER].≥ Use search and slow-motion to find the start and end points. 
≥ Play pauses when the end of the program is reached during this procedure.
≥ You may not be able to specify points within 3 seconds of each other.
≥ You cannot specify an end point before a start point. 
≥ You cannot specify points if you have recorded still pictures on other equipment.
≥ The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing short segments.
Repeat to enter other sections.
Press [3, 4] to 
select “Exit
” and 
press [ENTER]. 
Press [2] to 
select “Erase
” 
and press 
[ENTER]. 
Press [ENTER] at the 
point you want to 
divide the program.Press [3, 4] to select “Next
” and press [ENTER], then press 
[2] to select “Erase
” and press [ENTER].
Press [2] to select 
“Divide
” and press 
[ENTER].
≥ Use search and slow-motion to find the points.
≥ It is not possible to carry out Divide Program in the following cases:
    –When the resulting part(s) are extremely short.
    –When the total number of programs is more than 99.The program list reappears.
≥ By selecting “Preview” and pressing [ENTER], play will begin from a point 10 seconds prior to the division point. You may wish to 
   make sure that the division point is at an appropriate location. If it is not necessary to change the division point, select “Exit” and 
   press [ENTER]. To change the division point, press [RETURN], select “Division Program” and redo from the start.
0:19  SP Remaining Recording Time
Shorten Segment
Corresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.
Erase Cancel
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
DIRECT NAVIGATORNo DATECH TIME EDITTITLE01
6/20 WED4
Dinosaur
USJ Soccer
02
6/20 WED6
036/20 WED13
33
1
1
1
1
1
ENTER
0   ~   9No TOTAL 3
SELECT
RETURN
10:00 AM
 9:00 PM
11:00 PM
Shorten
     Segment
0 : 00 . 01Start
– : – – . – –End
3
StartEndNextExit0 : 00 . 01
PLAY
3
RETURN ENTERSELECTN
S
0 : 00 . 01Start
End
3
StartEndNextExit0 : 10 . 15
RETURN ENTERSELECT
0 : 10 . 15
N
SShorten
     Segment
33
Divide ProgramDivide Cancel
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
The program is divided.
[Note]≥ You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected. [RAM]
≥ The full title is shown in the Properties screen, but if you  
   enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the program list.
≥ If you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the menu screen after 
   finalization. [DVD-R]
Press [2] to 
select “Erase
” and 
press [ENTER].
Press [ENTER] at 
the start point of 
the section you 
want to erase.Press [ENTER] at 
the end point of the 
section you want to 
erase.
Press [3, 4] to 
select “Exit
” 
and press 
[ENTER].
Once you divide the program,  
it will not be restored to the original. 
						

							36RQT6559Editing
Editing programs
Erase Program
0 : 58 SP
Erase CancelCorresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.Remaining Recording Time
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
ProtectionYe s
No
Set Up Program Protection.
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
Shorten
     Segment
– : – – . – –Start
– : – – . – –EndStartEndNextExit0 : 00 . 01
PLAY
3
RETURN ENTERSELECTN
SDivide
     Program
– : – – . – –Divide
PreviewDivideExit0 : 00 . 01
PLAY
3
RETURN ENTERSELECTN
S
Properties
No.
Date
CH3
7/13/ 2001 TUE
12On 1:02 PM
ENTERSoccer
Time 0:01
(SP)
RETURN
DIRECT NAVIGATORNo DATECH TIME EDITTITLE
  9 : 00 PMAuto action
02
6/20 WED6
33
1
1
1
1
1
11 : 00 PMUSJ
03
6/20 WED13
ENTERRETURN
0   ~   9No TOTAL 3
SELECT
01
6/20 WED4
10 : 00 AM
Dinosaur
The program, and play lists 
created from it, is erased 
irretrievably when you use this 
procedure. Check it carefully 
before proceeding.Erase Program
Enter Title
Properties[RAM]If set, this will protect the program 
from accidental erasure. The setting 
may be activated/deactivated as you 
wish.Shorten Segment Operation
Press 
[DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Press [3, 4] to select 
the program.
Press [1] so the 
submenu appears.
≥ You can also select programs by 
   entering a 2-digit number with the 
   numbered buttons.
   Example:       “5”:  [0] ➜ [5]  Press [3, 4] to select 
the item and press 
[ENTER].
To clear the program list
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].To stop partway throughPress [RETURN],
or select “Cancel” or “No” and press 
[ENTER].
For your reference
When the disc is write-protected, 
you can only access “Properties”. 
Release the write-protection to 
access other items. [RAM][RAM] [DVD-R]
[RAM] [DVD-R]Program information (e.g., time and 
date) is shown.ProtectionThe program segment, and play 
list scenes created from it, is 
erased irretrievably when you use 
this procedure. Check it carefully 
before proceeding.[RAM]Divide Program[RAM]Select a point at which to divide a 
program into two.[Note]≥ The divided programs retain the title 
of the original program. They also  
remain CPRM property (➜ page 8) 
of the original.
≥ A minute portion of the recording 
directly preceding the division point 
may be lost.You can enter up to 64 characters 
(DVD-RAM) or 44 characters (DVD-R). Entering text 
➜ page 33
You must be sure you wish to 
divide a program because once a 
program has been divided it 
cannot be returned to its original 
for m.
CHVOLUME
123
789
0
10 0
4
56
SLOW/SEARCH
SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP
MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCEL
Numbered 
buttons
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
RETURN 3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER6, 5
!?
[RAM] [DVD-R]
ENTER_Enter Title
1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1002345
ABC a
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NOg
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SETERASESELECT0100
PQRS p
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`^| 
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\
.
,

:
; ––
RETURN
π;
37RQT6559
Editing
The program is erased.[Note]≥ The disc’s available recording time may not increase after 
   erasing short programs.
≥ Computer data cannot be erased.
≥ The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when 
    you erase programs.
The lock symbol 
appears when the 
program is write-
protected.
Press [2] to set (or 
cancel) protection 
and press [ENTER].≥ Use search and slow-motion to find the start and end points. 
≥ Play pauses when the end of the program is reached during this procedure.
≥ You may not be able to specify points within 3 seconds of each other.
≥ You cannot specify an end point before a start point. 
≥ You cannot specify points if you have recorded still pictures on other equipment.
≥ The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing short segments.
Repeat to enter other sections.
Press [3, 4] to 
select “Exit
” and 
press [ENTER]. 
Press [2] to 
select “Erase
” 
and press 
[ENTER]. 
Press [ENTER] at the 
point you want to 
divide the program.Press [3, 4] to select “Next
” and press [ENTER], then press 
[2] to select “Erase
” and press [ENTER].
Press [2] to select 
“Divide
” and press 
[ENTER].
≥ Use search and slow-motion to find the points.
≥ It is not possible to carry out Divide Program in the following cases:
    –When the resulting part(s) are extremely short.
    –When the total number of programs is more than 99.The program list reappears.
≥ By selecting “Preview” and pressing [ENTER], play will begin from a point 10 seconds prior to the division point. You may wish to 
   make sure that the division point is at an appropriate location. If it is not necessary to change the division point, select “Exit” and 
   press [ENTER]. To change the division point, press [RETURN], select “Division Program” and redo from the start.
0:19  SP Remaining Recording Time
Shorten Segment
Corresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.
Erase Cancel
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
DIRECT NAVIGATORNo DATECH TIME EDITTITLE01
6/20 WED4
Dinosaur
USJ Soccer
02
6/20 WED6
036/20 WED13
33
1
1
1
1
1
ENTER
0   ~   9No TOTAL 3
SELECT
RETURN
10:00 AM
 9:00 PM
11:00 PM
Shorten
     Segment
0 : 00 . 01Start
– : – – . – –End
3
StartEndNextExit0 : 00 . 01
PLAY
3
RETURN ENTERSELECTN
S
0 : 00 . 01Start
End
3
StartEndNextExit0 : 10 . 15
RETURN ENTERSELECT
0 : 10 . 15
N
SShorten
     Segment
33
Divide ProgramDivide Cancel
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
The program is divided.
[Note]≥ You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected. [RAM]
≥ The full title is shown in the Properties screen, but if you  
   enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the program list.
≥ If you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the menu screen after 
   finalization. [DVD-R]
Press [2] to 
select “Erase
” and 
press [ENTER].
Press [ENTER] at 
the start point of 
the section you 
want to erase.Press [ENTER] at 
the end point of the 
section you want to 
erase.
Press [3, 4] to 
select “Exit
” 
and press 
[ENTER].
Once you divide the program,  
it will not be restored to the original. 
						

							38RQT6559Editing
Editing play lists
[RAM]
CHVOLUME
123
789
0
10 0
4
56
SLOW/SEARCH
SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP
MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCEL
Numbered 
buttons
PLAY
LIST
RETURN 3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER:, 9
6, 5
Play Scenes
Operation
While stoppedPress [PLAY LIST].
Press [3, 4] to select 
the list.
Press [1] so the 
submenu appears.
To clear the play list screen
Press [PLAY LIST].To stop partway throughPress [RETURN],
or select “Cancel” or “No” and press 
[ENTER].
For your reference
When the disc is write-protected, you 
can only access “Play Scenes” and 
“Properties”. Release the write-
protection to access other items.The copied play list appears at the bottom of the list.
You can enter up to 64 characters. 
The full title is shown in the 
Properties screen, but if you enter a 
long title, only part of it is shown in 
the play list screen.
Play list information (e.g., time and 
date) is shown.
Edit Scenes
Press [2, 1] to select 
the item and press 
[ENTER].
Press [3, 4] to select 
the item and press 
[ENTER].≥ Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Next 1” and press [ENTER] to show scene 
10 and later.
≥ You can also select a page of scenes  by entering a 3-digit number with the 
   numbered buttons.
   Example:       “5”:    [0] ➜ [0] ➜ [5]
                         “15”:  [0] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]
≥ One disc can have a maximum of 99 play lists and 999 scenes. These 
limits may be reduced under some conditions.PL Copy
PL Erase
Enter Title
PropertiesPress [2] to select 
“Erase
” and press 
[ENTER].
≥ To create a new list, select “` `” 
   and press [ENTER] (➜ page 40). 
≥ You can also select a play list by 
   entering a 2-digit number with the  
   numbered buttons.
   Example:       “5”:  [0] ➜ [5]
Press [2] to select 
“Copy
” and press 
[ENTER].
➜ page 21, Playing play list scenes
The play list is erased.
Properties
No.
Scenes 0:05.51Date
To t a l 3
0046/22/2001 FRI
RETURN
ENTER
Dinosaur
Erase this PLAY LIST?
EraseErase PLAY LIST
Cancel
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
Copy this PLAY LIST?
CopyCopy PLAY LIST
Cancel
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
PLAY LIST
---
---
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1
1
1
1
1
002
003
004001
--- ----
/----:--
0   ~   9NoRETURN ENTERSELECT
PLAY LIST
Edit Scenes0   ~   9Select Page
001 / 001
  3 10/21 0:02 004 DinosaurPrev. NextAdd
Move
Re-edit
Erase
RETURN ENTERSELECT
---
---
------
002
003
004
--- 001 00:00.19
Entering text 
➜ page 33
ENTER_Enter Title
1 1
2
3
4
5
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8
9
0
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π;
03 10/21 0040:06
Dinosaur Auto action
01 10/23 0040:03
39RQT6559
Editing
The play list screen reappears.Repeat to erase other scenes.Press [3, 4] to 
select “Exit
” 
and press 
[ENTER].
Press [3, 4] to select “Next
” and press [ENTER]. (Repeat to add other scenes.)
Repeat to move other scenes.
Press [3, 4] to select “Prev.
” or “Next
” and press [ENTER]. (Repeat to re-edit other scenes.)
The new scene is inserted 
before the highlighted scene.
The scene is moved and inserted 
before the highlighted scene.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the position 
to which you want to move the scene to 
and press [ENTER].
Press [2] to select 
“Yes
” and press 
[ENTER].
≥ The selected scene is erased 
    from the play list.
≥ The play list itself is erased if 
    you erase all the scenes in it.The re-edited scene 
replaces the old one.
∫ Add
∫ Erase ∫ Re-edit ∫ Move
PLAY LISTRe-edit Scenes
0 : 00 . 05Start
EndStart1EndNextExit Scene No.0 : 35 . 20
RETURN ENTERSELECT
0 : 35 . 20
33PLAY LIST No.31
PLAY LIST
Add Scenes
0 : 00 . 05Start
End
3
Start1EndNextExit Scene No.0 : 00 . 05
RETURN ENTERSELECT
--:--.--
PLAY
1PLAY LIST No.3 Dinosaur
Press [3, 4] to 
select “Exit
” 
and press 
[ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select the 
position you want to 
add the scene and 
press [ENTER].Press [ENTER] 
at the start point 
of the scene.Press [ENTER] 
at the end point 
of the scene.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select the scene 
and press [ENTER].
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select the scene 
and press [ENTER].Press [ENTER] at 
the start point of 
the scene.Press [ENTER] 
at the end point 
of the scene.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select the scene 
and press [ENTER].
The scene is added.
The scene is moved.
PLAY
Prev.
Erase ScenesYe s N o
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
Erase this scene?
Cautionary notes regarding scene edit screens
≥ Use skip, search and slow-motion to find the points.
≥ You cannot specify an end point before a start point. 
≥ You may not be able to specify points within 3 seconds of each other.
≥ Play pauses when the end of the last program is reached during this 
procedure.
≥ You cannot specify points if you have recorded still pictures on other 
equipment. 
						

							38RQT6559Editing
Editing play lists
[RAM]
CHVOLUME
123
789
0
10 0
4
56
SLOW/SEARCH
SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP
MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCEL
Numbered 
buttons
PLAY
LIST
RETURN 3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER:, 9
6, 5
Play Scenes
Operation
While stoppedPress [PLAY LIST].
Press [3, 4] to select 
the list.
Press [1] so the 
submenu appears.
To clear the play list screen
Press [PLAY LIST].To stop partway throughPress [RETURN],
or select “Cancel” or “No” and press 
[ENTER].
For your reference
When the disc is write-protected, you 
can only access “Play Scenes” and 
“Properties”. Release the write-
protection to access other items.The copied play list appears at the bottom of the list.
You can enter up to 64 characters. 
The full title is shown in the 
Properties screen, but if you enter a 
long title, only part of it is shown in 
the play list screen.
Play list information (e.g., time and 
date) is shown.
Edit Scenes
Press [2, 1] to select 
the item and press 
[ENTER].
Press [3, 4] to select 
the item and press 
[ENTER].≥ Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Next 1” and press [ENTER] to show scene 
10 and later.
≥ You can also select a page of scenes  by entering a 3-digit number with the 
   numbered buttons.
   Example:       “5”:    [0] ➜ [0] ➜ [5]
                         “15”:  [0] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]
≥ One disc can have a maximum of 99 play lists and 999 scenes. These 
limits may be reduced under some conditions.PL Copy
PL Erase
Enter Title
PropertiesPress [2] to select 
“Erase
” and press 
[ENTER].
≥ To create a new list, select “` `” 
   and press [ENTER] (➜ page 40). 
≥ You can also select a play list by 
   entering a 2-digit number with the  
   numbered buttons.
   Example:       “5”:  [0] ➜ [5]
Press [2] to select 
“Copy
” and press 
[ENTER].
➜ page 21, Playing play list scenes
The play list is erased.
Properties
No.
Scenes 0:05.51Date
To t a l 3
0046/22/2001 FRI
RETURN
ENTER
Dinosaur
Erase this PLAY LIST?
EraseErase PLAY LIST
Cancel
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
Copy this PLAY LIST?
CopyCopy PLAY LIST
Cancel
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
PLAY LIST
---
---
NoDATE TOTAL
SCENE
EDIT TITLE
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1
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39RQT6559
Editing
The play list screen reappears.Repeat to erase other scenes.Press [3, 4] to 
select “Exit
” 
and press 
[ENTER].
Press [3, 4] to select “Next
” and press [ENTER]. (Repeat to add other scenes.)
Repeat to move other scenes.
Press [3, 4] to select “Prev.
” or “Next
” and press [ENTER]. (Repeat to re-edit other scenes.)
The new scene is inserted 
before the highlighted scene.
The scene is moved and inserted 
before the highlighted scene.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the position 
to which you want to move the scene to 
and press [ENTER].
Press [2] to select 
“Yes
” and press 
[ENTER].
≥ The selected scene is erased 
    from the play list.
≥ The play list itself is erased if 
    you erase all the scenes in it.The re-edited scene 
replaces the old one.
∫ Add
∫ Erase ∫ Re-edit ∫ Move
PLAY LISTRe-edit Scenes
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PLAY LIST
Add Scenes
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End
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Press [3, 4] to 
select “Exit
” 
and press 
[ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select the 
position you want to 
add the scene and 
press [ENTER].Press [ENTER] 
at the start point 
of the scene.Press [ENTER] 
at the end point 
of the scene.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select the scene 
and press [ENTER].
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select the scene 
and press [ENTER].Press [ENTER] at 
the start point of 
the scene.Press [ENTER] 
at the end point 
of the scene.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select the scene 
and press [ENTER].
The scene is added.
The scene is moved.
PLAY
Prev.
Erase ScenesYe s N o
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ENTERSELECT
Erase this scene?
Cautionary notes regarding scene edit screens
≥ Use skip, search and slow-motion to find the points.
≥ You cannot specify an end point before a start point. 
≥ You may not be able to specify points within 3 seconds of each other.
≥ Play pauses when the end of the last program is reached during this 
procedure.
≥ You cannot specify points if you have recorded still pictures on other 
equipment. 
						

							40RQT6559Editing
Creating play lists
[RAM]
Specify start and end points to create scenes, then specify the order
they are played. These scenes are not recorded separately so this
doesn’t use much capacity. 
1
While stoppedPress [PLAY LIST].
2
Press [3, 4] to select “– – – –/– –” and
press [ENTER].
3
Press [ENTER] at the start point.
4
Press [ENTER] at the end point.To specify another scene
Select “Next” and press [ENTER], then repeat steps 3 and 4.
5
Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and
press [ENTER].The play lists screen appears.
To stop partway throughPress [RETURN].To clear the play list screenPress [PLAY LIST].
For your reference
≥You cannot create or edit play lists if the disc is write-protected.
≥Play pauses when the end of the last program on the disc is
reached during this procedure.
≥One disc can have a maximum of 99 play lists and 999 scenes.
These limits may be reduced under some conditions.
DVD/TV
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REC MODE
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DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍ
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Creation
41RQT6559
Advanced operation
Using the FUNCTIONS window
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
By using the function window you may access the main functions
quickly and easily.
1
While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].e.g., DVD-RAM
2
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item.Refer to the relevant pages for details.
Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.
≥Some items will be grayed out and cannot be selected if:
-the disc is write protected
-the disc is not formatted
-there is nothing recorded on the disc.
3
Press [ENTER].Your selection is entered and the FUNCTIONS window disap-
pears. If the operation requires further selections, another
screen appears.
To clear the FUNCTIONS windowPress [FUNCTIONS] or [RETURN].
DVD/TV
DV DVCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO
REC MODE
RECCHVOLUME
TV
TVDV D
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SLOW/SEARCH
SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP
MENU
MENURETURN
FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
TIME SLIP
ADD/DLTENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCELPOWERÍÍ
2≥3
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Refer to
DISC SETTING➜page 34, Disc setting
TIMER 
RECORDING➜page 30, Timer recording
SET UP➜page 51, Changing the unit’s settings
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR➜page 20, Using the Direct Navigator
➜page 36, Editing programs
RESUME PLAY
➜page 17, Playing discs
PLAY
PLAY FROM TOP[RAM] [DVD-R]
Play will begin with the oldest program
on the disc (Program 1).
[DVD-V]
Play will avoid playing the introductory
parts and begin playing the contents
immediately. (The performance of this
function varies from disc to disc.)
FLEXIBLE REC➜page 19, Flexible Recording—record-
ing the best quality pictures in a set 
time
CREATE PLAY
LIST➜page 40, Creating play lists
PLAY LIST➜page 21, Playing play lists
➜page 38, Editing play lists
TOP MENU
➜page 17, When a menu screen 
appears on the television
MENU
PROGRAM
PLAY➜page 24, Program play
RANDOM PLAY➜page 24, Random play
DVD-RAM
DISC PROTECTION OFF 
CARTRIDGE PROTECT OFFTime
DateCH
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FUNCTIONS
SET UP
TIMER RECORDING
RESUME PLAY PLAY LIST
FLEXIBLE REC
CREATE PLAY LIST
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DISC SETTING
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PLAY FROM TOP