Panasonic Dmr E500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Editing
§ Multiple editing is possible.
§ Multiple editing is possible.
Title operations
Erase§
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles.
Properties
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
Enter Name
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]You can give names to recorded titles.
➡page 46, Entering text
Set up Protection§
Cancel Protection§
[HDD] [RAM]If set, this will protect the title from accidental erasure.
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.
Shorten
[HDD] [RAM]You can remove unnecessary parts of the recording such as commercials.
1Press [ENTER] at the start point and end point of the 
section you want to erase.
2Press [3,4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
≥Select “Next” and press [ENTER] to erase other sections.
3Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. 
Change Thumbnail
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]You can change the image to be shown as the thumbnail picture in the Title 
View.
1Press [1] (PLAY) to start play.
2Press [ENTER] when the image you want to use as a 
thumbnail is shown.
3Press [3,4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
Divide Title
[HDD] [RAM]You can divide a title into two.
1Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the title.
2Press [3,4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
3Press [2,1] to select “Divide” and press [ENTER].
To confirm the division point
Press [3,4] to select “Preview” and press [ENTER]. (The unit plays 10 
seconds before and after the division point.)
To change the division point
Restart play and press [3,4] to select “Divide”, then press [ENTER] at the point you want to change.
[Note]
≥The divided titles retain the name and CPRM property (➡page 68) of the original title.
≥Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily cut out.
Properties
No.
CH Date01
4 6/20/2002Start
Rec time10:00 AM
2:15 (SP) WedDinosaur
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title Vie
10 10/27 Mon
007008
8 10/27 M
o
-- --
HDD
Start
NextExit0:43.21
PLAY008End
- -:- -.- - - -:- -.- -Start End
MPEG4PICTUREVIDEODIRECT NAVIGATOR ShortenHDD
Change
Exit0:00.01
0:01.05Change
008MPEG4PICTUREVIDEODIRECT NAVIGATORChange ThumbnailHDD
Preview
ExitDivide
0:43.21
-- : -- . --Divide
008PLAYMPEG4PICTUREVIDEODIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title HDD
Chapter operations
Erase Chapter§
[HDD] [RAM]
Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
Divide Chapter
[HDD] [RAM]
1Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide.
≥Repeat this step to divide at other points.
2Press [3,4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]. 
Combine 
Chapters
[HDD] [RAM]
Press [2,1] to select “Combine” and press [ENTER].
≥The selected chapter and next chapter are combined.
For quicker editing
≥Use search, Time Slip or slow-motion (➡page 31) to find the desired point.
≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the end of a title.
Divide
Exit0:43.21
PLAY008MPEG4PICTUREVIDEODIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Chapter HDD
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Editing
Creating, editing and playing play lists
[HDD] [RAM]
≥The maximum number of items on a disc
–Play lists: 99
–Chapters in play lists: Approximately 1000
(Depends on the state of recording.)
[Note]
You cannot create or edit a play list while recording or while 
transferring (dubbing).
Preparation
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.
≥Release protection (➡page 58). [RAM]
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select “PLAY 
LIST” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Create” 
and press [ENTER].
4Press [2,1] to select the source title 
and press [4].
≥Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then 
skip to step 6.
5Press [2,1] to select the chapter you 
want to add to a play list and press 
[ENTER].
Press [3] to cancel.
≥You can also create a new chapter from the source title. 
Press [SUB MENU] to select “Divide Chapter” and press 
[ENTER] (➡page 41, Divide Chapter).
6Press [2,1] to select the position to 
insert the chapter and press [ENTER].
≥Press [3] to select other source titles.
≥Repeat steps 5–6 to add other chapters.
7Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. You can arrange the chapters (➡page 40) to create a play list.
Transferring (dubbing) (➡page 47) a play list will create a 
title.
≥Play lists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much 
capacity.
≥Editing play lists doesn’t modify the recorded data.
Creating play lists
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD
SD/PCDVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CHAPTER SETUPInfo
PROG/CHECKTV GUIDE
REC MODE ERASE
REC
STATUS TIME SLIP DISPLAYDUBBING
3 4 2 1 
ENTER
RETURN
FUNCTIONS HDD, DVD
SUB MENU
Title
ChapterTitle
Play listChapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Chapter Chapter
HDD
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TIMER RECORDING
DV AUTO RECFLEXIBLE RECORDING
SETUP
DUBBING
DISC SETTING
Connect Record
Dubbing
/ Edit
Set up Play backDISC SPACE LEFT    52:00 SPNETWORK
PLAY LIST
TV GUIDEEPG
HDDSD/PC DVD
PLAY LIST Play List View
Previous01/01Next
- -  - -  - - - -  - -  - - 
Create
HDD
PLAY LIST Create
001 8 10/27 Mon
001
001--- --- ---
Source Title
Source Chapter
Chapters in PLAY LIST001/001
001/001
001/001002
002003
HDD
PLAY LIST Create
001 8 10/27 Mon
001
001--- --- ---
--- --- --- ---
Source Title
Source Chapter
Chapters in PLAY LIST001/001
001/001
001/001002
002003
HDD
PLAY LIST Create
001 8 10/27 Mon
001
001--- --- ---
--- --- --- ---
Source Title
Source Chapter
Chapters in PLAY LIST001/001
001/001
001/001002
002003
Press RETURN to exit.
HDD
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Editing
1Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select “PLAY 
LIST” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select the play list.
To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To  e d i t ➡ Step 4.
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡page 40)
4Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to 
select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
≥If you select “Edit”, press [3,4] to select the operation and 
press [ENTER].
If you select “Chapter View”
5Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
chapter.
To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To  e d i t ➡ Step 6.
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡page 40)
6Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to 
select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can go back to the Play List View.
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
§ Multiple editing is possible.
Editing chapters in a play list does not modify the source titles and 
source chapters.
§ Multiple editing is possible.
Editing and playing play lists/chapters
PLAY LIST Play List View
SelectPlayPrevious01/01NextSUB MENU
01
- - - - - -- - - -
Create10/27 Mon  0:30
HDDPlay List View 
screen
Copy
Enter Name
Change Thumbnail
Create
Properties
Edit
Chapter ViewErase
Refer to “Play list 
operations”.
PLAY LIST Chapter View
SelectPrevious01/01NextSUB MENU
01 10/27 Mon 0:30--- ---
--- --- ---
--- ---
--- --- ---001002
Play
HDDChapter View 
screen
Move Chapter
Divide Chapter
Combine Chapters
Erase Chapter
Play List ViewAdd Chapter
Refer to “Chapter operations”.
Play list operations
Erase§Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and 
press [ENTER].
Properties
Play list information (e.g., time and date) 
is shown.
Create➡page 42, Creating play lists, Step 4–7
Copy§Press [2,1] to select “Copy” and 
press [ENTER].
Enter Name➡page 46, Entering text
Change 
Thumbnail➡page 41, Change Thumbnail
Chapter operations
Add 
Chapter➡page 42, Creating play lists, Step 4–6
Move 
Chapter
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
position to insert the chapter and 
press [ENTER].
Divide 
Chapter➡page 41, Divide Chapter
Combine 
Chapters➡page 41, Combine Chapters
Erase 
Chapter
§
➡page 41, Erase Chapter
Properties
No.
Chapters01
012Date
Time6/20/2002 Wed
0:30.05Dinosaur
PLAY LIST Move Chapter
Previous01/01Next
01 10/27 Mon 0:30--- ---
--- --- ---
--- ---
--- --- ---001002
HDD
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Editing
Editing still pictures
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC]
≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB 
(➡page 21).
Preparation
≥Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to select the drive.
≥Release protection (➡page 58).
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select 
“PICTURE” tab and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select the still 
picture.
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡page 40)
≥To select the still pictures in another folder (➡page 35)
4Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to 
select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
∫To edit still picture folders
In step 3 (➡above)
1Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Folder” and 
press [ENTER].
2Press [3,4] to select the folder.
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing 
(➡page 40)
3Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to select the operation and 
press [ENTER].
≥To select another higher folder (➡page 35)
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
§ Multiple editing is possible.
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD
SD/PCDVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
PROG/CHECKTV GUIDE
TIME SLIP DISPLAY
RETURN
3 4 2 1 
ENTER
SUB MENUHDD, DVD, 
SD/PC
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
Set up Protection
Cancel Protection
Start Slide Show
Slide IntervalDPOF Erase Picture
below
page 35
Folder NameSet up Protection
Cancel Protection
DPOF
Erase Whole  Folder
Picture and folder operation
Erase Picture§
Erase Whole Folder§
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC]
Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before 
proceeding.
≥When erasing a folder, even the files not containing still pictures will also be erased if they are inside the 
folder. (This does not apply to folders under the folder concerned.)
Set up Protection§
Cancel Protection§
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC]If set, this will protect the still picture or folder from accidental erasure.
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
The lock symbol appears when the still picture or folder is protected.
≥Even if the protection setting is used by this unit to protect a folder, the folder 
may be erased by another unit.
DPOF§
[SD] [PC]You can select a whole folder or individual pictures for printing and specify the number of prints to be 
made.
Press [2,1] to select number of print (0 to 9) 
and press [ENTER].
The DPOF mark appears.
≥This appears on the still pictures inside a folder when you make the DPOF setting for the folder.
To cancel the print setting
Set the number of print to “0”.
≥When this is set by this unit, any settings established by other units will be released.
≥Print settings (DPOF) made using this unit may not be viewable on other equipment.
≥Settings cannot be made for folders and files not in accordance with DCF standards or if there is no 
remaining space on the card.
Folder Name
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC]You can give names to still picture folders.
➡page 46, Entering text
≥Folder names input using this unit may not be displayed on other equipment.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR PICSD CARD
0001Folder     103__0002
00050006
DPOF
SELECT
Set up DPOF on the picture (JPEG).
The contents set with other units will be erased.
1Press ENTER to confirm.Number of prints
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Editing
Editing MPEG4 titles
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard disk only)
Preparation
≥Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD/PC] to select the drive.
≥Release protection (➡page 58).
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select 
“MPEG4” tab and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select the title.
4Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to 
select the operation and press [ENTER].
≥If you select “Edit”, press [3,4] to select the operation and 
press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
§ Multiple editing is possible.
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD
SD/PCDVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CHAPTER SETUPInfo
PROG/CHECKTV GUIDE
REC MODE ERASE
REC
STATUS TIME SLIP DISPLAYDUBBING
3 4 2 1 
ENTER
SUB MENU RETURNHDD, DVD, 
SD/PC
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
;: 9To show other pages
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and 
press [ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [3,4,2,1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
(Mobile hard disk only) To select the MPEG4 titles in 
another folder ➡page 37
SelectPlayPrevious002/002NextSUB MENU
10 10/27 Mon
007008
8 10/27 Mon
- - - - - - - - -- - -
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title ViewSD CARDMPEG4PICTURE
MOL005 MOL003
Set up Protection
Cancel Protection
Enter Name
Properties
Edit
Table DisplayErase
Refer to “MPEG4 
title operations” 
(➡below).
page 36, Switching the Direct 
Navigator appearance
MPEG4 title operations
Erase§
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] 
Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before 
proceeding.
Properties
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [PC] (Mobile hard 
disk only)Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
Enter Name
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] You can give names to titles.
➡page 46, Entering text
Set up Protection§
Cancel Protection§
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] If set, this will protect the title from accidental erasure.
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.
Properties
No.
CH 4
Start Date001
10:00 AM 6/20/2002Rec time
File name MOL006 Size 27 MB
Bit rate2:15
419 Kbps WedDinosaur
10 10/27 Mon
007008
8 10/27 M
o
-- --
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title ViewSD CARD
MOL005 MOL003
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Editing
Entering text
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [SD] [PC]
You can give names to recorded titles etc. or to units for 
distinguishing them on the network.
The maximum number of characters:
[Note]
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.
1Show Enter Name screen.
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select a 
character and press [ENTER].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
≥To erase a character
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the character in the name field 
and press [;].
≥Using the numbered buttons to enter characters
e.g., entering the letter “R”
1Press [7] to move to the 7th 
row.
2Press [7] twice to highlight 
“R”.
3Press [ENTER].
≥To enter a space
Press [¢CANCEL] and press [ENTER].
3Press [∫] (SET).
Returns to the previously displayed screen.
To end partway
Press [RETURN].
Text is not saved.
For your reference
If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the TOP MENU 
after finalization (➡page 60). When entering a title name, the name 
that will appear in the TOP MENU can be previewed in “Display in 
DVD-R TOP MENU” window. [HDD] [RAM]Characters
Title 64
Play list 64
Disc 64
Folder of still pictures 36
MPEG4 title 44
[DVD-R]Characters
Title 44
Disc 40
[SD] [PC]Characters
Folder of still pictures 36
[SD]Characters
MPEG4 title 44
(Network function) Characters
Unit name 16
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD
SD/PCDVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CHAPTER SETUPInfo
PROG/CHECKTV GUIDE
REC MODE ERASE
REC
STATUS TIME SLIP DISPLAYDUBBING
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
RETURN ∫ ; ¢ CANCEL
Numbered 
buttons
Title
Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 40.
Play list
Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 43.
Disc
Select “Disc Name” in step 3 on page 58.
Folder of still pictures
Select “Folder Name” in step 3 on page 44, “To 
edit still picture folders”.
MPEG4 title
Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 45.
Unit name
Select “Unit Name Setting” after step 2 on page 
16.
Select “Unit Name” in the “Add manually” screen 
on page 17.
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Transfer (Dubbing)
Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit.
When transferring (dubbing) MPEG4 motion pictures or video titles by converting them to MPEG4 format (➡page 54).
∫Transferring (dubbing) direction
Normal speed mode: Select XP, SP, LP, EP or FR as the recording mode for transferring (dubbing) (➡page 23). 
∫Transferring (dubbing) mode
∫Transferring (dubbing) speed mode types and features
§1If you select a recording mode with better picture quality than the original, the picture quality does not improve. (However, it does prevent 
against degradation of picture quality.)
§2When transferring (dubbing) play lists to DVD-R, the thumbnails may not reflect changes made to them.
∫Approximate transferring (dubbing) times (Max. speed)
(excludes time required to write data management information)
[Note]
≥When recording or playing while transferring (dubbing), the unit may not use the maximum recording speed.
≥Depending on the condition of the disc, the unit may not transfer (dub) using the maximum speed.
Regarding high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R
To high speed transfer (dub) titles (or play lists created from those 
titles), set “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” to “On” before recording 
to the HDD (➡page 62).
However, in the following cases, transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R 
using the high speed mode does not work.
≥Play lists created from titles using a variety of recording modes
≥Play lists created from multiple titles using FR recording mode
≥Play lists mixed with a variety of audio types (Dolby Digital and 
LPCM, etc.)
≥Titles that contain many erased segments.Regarding transferring (dubbing) of digital broadcasts that 
allow “One time only recording”
You can transfer (dub) a recorded title to a CPRM (➡page 68) 
compatible DVD-RAM; however, the title is erased from the HDD.
≥You cannot use one touch transfer (dubbing). Use the transferring 
(dubbing) list (➡page 48).
≥Titles will not be transferred (dubbed) if they are protected 
(➡page 41).
≥You cannot transfer (dub) play lists created from “One time only 
recording” titles.
≥Titles with recording limitations and play lists cannot be registered 
on the same transferring (dubbing) list.
≥Titles or play lists cannot be transferred (dubbed) from DVD-RAM to 
the HDD. You can transfer (dub) your favorite titles and play lists to an archive disc.
≥Transferring (dubbing) a play list will create a title.When you want to re-edit finalized content on 
a DVD-R, etc.
≥When you want to play a transferred 
(dubbed) disc on other equipment, you must 
finalize the disc after transferring (dubbing) 
(➡page 60, 68).
§Before recording to HDD, set “DVD-R High-
Speed Recording” to “On” (➡page 62).
§Finalized DVD-R or DVD-Video on sale that 
is not copy-protected, etc.
High speed mode
Normal speed mode HDD RAMHigh speed mode§
Normal speed mode HDD DVD-RNormal speed mode HDD
DV D-V
§
Transferring (dubbing) a title or a play listTransferring (dubbing) multiple titles and play lists together
One Touch Transfer (dubbing) (➡page 48)Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list (➡page 48)
You can select transferring (dubbing) speed mode and picture quality (➡below)
High speed Normal speed (XP, SP, LP, EP, FR)
FeaturesYou can transfer (dub) in a very short amount 
of time. You can transfer (dub) even faster if 
you use a high speed recording compatible 
disc.
You can record and play using the HDD while 
high speed transferring (dubbing).You can record for a long period of time on 1 disc.
For example, using LP mode, you can record approximately 4 
hours on 1 (4.7 GB) disc (➡page 23).
e.g., 1 hour TV drama
Only one episode using XP mode
4 episodes using LP mode
Transferring (dubbing) 
times➡below, Approximate transferring (dubbing) 
timesThe same amount of time it takes to record the source
Picture qualityOriginal picture quality
Can change
§1
Are chapters/thumbnails 
maintained?Ye s§2No (One title is recorded as one chapter. Thumbnails return to 
the default position.)
Other operations while 
transferring (dubbing)You can record/play using the HDD. No
XP
LP LP LP LP
HDD
1
5k high speed recording compatible DVD-RAM8k high speed recording compatible DVD-R
Recording modeRecording timeRequired timeSpeedRequired timeSpeed
XP
1 hourApprox. 12 min. 5kApprox. 8.7 min. Max. 8k
SP Approx. 6 min. 10kApprox. 3.8 min. Max. 16k
LP Approx. 3 min. 20kApprox. 1.9 min. Max. 32k
EP (6H) Approx. 2 min. 30kApprox. 1.3 min. Max. 48k
EP (8H) Approx. 1.5 min. 40kApprox. 56 sec. Max. 64k
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Transfer (Dubbing)
Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists
[HDD] > [RAM]
[HDD] > [DVD-R]
Preparation
Select the audio type for recording MTS broadcast from “Select 
MTS” (➡page 63) when transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R.
1Play the title or play list you want to 
transfer (dub).
2Press [DUBBING].
When transferring (dubbing) to 8k high speed recording 
compatible DVD-R or 5k high speed recording 
compatible DVD-RAM in High speed mode 
1Press [3] to highlight “DVD drive speed”.
2Press [2,1] to select “Top speed mode” or “Silent mode” 
and press [4].
≥Selecting “Silent mode” means the noise generated by this 
unit is less than “Top speed mode”, however the time 
required for transferring (dubbing) will increase 
(approximately) double.
3Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER]. 
≥The transfer (dubbing) speed and picture quality are set as 
follows.
The recording mode changes to FR mode if the remaining disc space 
is exceeded using one of the recording modes indicated below.
[HDD] > [RAM]: High speed mode[HDD] > [DVD-R]:
[Note]
Titles and play lists cannot be transferred (dubbed) if they contain a 
broadcast that allows “One time only recording”.
[HDD] ,-. [RAM]
[HDD] > [DVD-R]You can order titles and play lists for transfer (dubbing) as desired as 
well as select the speed and picture quality.
Preparation
Select the audio type for recording MTS broadcasts from “Select 
MTS” (➡page 63) when:
≥Transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R.
≥When “Audio for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡page 63) and 
you are transferring (dubbing) in XP mode.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select 
“DUBBING” and press [ENTER].
≥If you are not going to change the registered list press [4] 
several times (➡ step 7).
3Press [3,4] to select “Dubbing 
direction” and press [1].
1Press [3,4] to select “Source” and press [ENTER].
2Press [3,4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “Destination” and press 
[ENTER].
The same drive as the transfer (dubbing) source cannot be 
selected.
4Press [3,4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].
5Press [2] to confirm.
4Press [3,4] to select “Mode” and 
press [1].
1Press [3,4] to select “Format” and press [ENTER].2Press [3,4] to select “Video” and press [ENTER].3Press [3,4] to select “Recording mode” and press 
[ENTER]
.4Press [3,4] to select the mode and press [ENTER].5Press [2] to confirm.
5Press [3,4] to select “Create list” 
and press [1].
Select the transferring (dubbing) items and register on the list.
≥When transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R using high speed 
mode, only items indicated with “ ” can be registered.
1
Press [3,4] to select “New entry” and press [ENTER].2Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Video” or “Play List” tab 
and press [ENTER].
One Touch Transfer (dubbing)
DVD-R High-Speed Recording setting
OnOff
High speed mode Same recording mode used as when 
recording the source title (XP–EP, FR).
≥Play lists are transferred (dubbed) in FR 
mode.
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
1 HDD
SD/PCDVD
23
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIOPA G E
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPA U S EPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CHAPTER SETUPInfo
PROG/CHECKTV GUIDE
REC MODE ERASE
REC
STATUS TIME SLIP DISPLAYDUBBING
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
RETURN
STATUS ∫ ;
SUB MENUDUBBING
: 9
FUNCTIONS
1
Numbered 
buttons
Dubbing
Dub in High speed mode.
Do you want to continue?
Ye s N o
Transferring (dubbing) using the 
transferring (dubbing) list
Dubbing
HDD
DVD Select the dubbing direction.1
2
3Source
Destination Cancel all
Dubbing direction
Mode
Create listHDD > DVD
Video     High speed
0
01/01
DubbingCreate a dubbing list.
Dubbing list             0MB
Current capacity       4343MB
  No.   Size
PreviousNew entry
Next
SET
1
2
3Cancel all
Dubbing direction
Mode
Create list
Start dubbing
HDD > DVD
Video     High speedName 
HDD Create list
Select
Previous02/02Next
007
10 10/10 FRI 
008 1200MB
8  11/10 SAT- - -- - - - - - - - -
Play ListTitle
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3Press [3,4,2,1] to select the titles or play lists and 
press [ENTER].
≥To select a multiple number of items together, press [;] 
to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (➡below, 
Multiple editing).
≥To show other pages (➡below)
≥To edit the transferring (dubbing) list (➡below)
6Press [3,4] to select “SET” and 
press [ENTER].
The transferring (dubbing) list is registered.
7Press [3,4] to select “Start 
dubbing” and press [ENTER].
When transferring (dubbing) to 8k high speed recording 
compatible DVD-R or 5k high speed recording 
compatible DVD-RAM in High speed mode 
1 Press [3] to highlight “DVD drive speed”.
2 Press [2,1] to select “Top speed mode” or “Silent mode” 
and press [4].
≥Selecting “Silent mode” means the noise generated by this 
unit is less than “Top speed mode”, however the time 
required for transferring (dubbing) will increase 
(approximately) double.
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start 
transferring (dubbing).
∫To edit the transferring (dubbing) list
Select the item in step 5 (➡page 48, right column)
1 Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [3,4] to select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
§ Multiple editing is possible (➡below).
To cancel all registered transferring (dubbing) setting and lists
In step 3 (➡page 48, right column)
1 Press [3,4] to select “Cancel all” and press [ENTER].
2 Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
≥The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations.
–When a title, still picture, etc. has been recorded or erased at the 
transfer (dubbing) source
–When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit, 
open the tray, change the transfer (dubbing) direction, etc.Transferring (dubbing) list icons
To show other pages
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [3,4,2,1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)
Press [ENTER] to register to the list.
≥A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
≥When you switch between the “Video” and “Play List” tab, the 
check mark is cancelled.
Add
Move Erase
§
Erase all
Titles and play lists that can be transferred (dubbed) 
in high speed mode to DVD-R (➡page 62)
Title with “One time only recording” restriction
Titles erased from the HDD by “One time only 
recording” restriction after transferring (dubbing).
Title or play list contains still picture(s)
≥Still picture(s) cannot be transferred (dubbed).
Data size of each registered item
Data size recorded to the transfer 
(dubbing) destination
≥When transferring (dubbing) at normal 
speed, the total data size will change 
according to the recording mode.
≥When transferring (dubbing) to the HDD 
using high speed mode, data 
management information is automatically 
added so the total data size becomes 
larger than the sum of the data size for all 
registered items.
∫To stop transferring (dubbing)
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.
≥If stopped partway, transferring (dubbing) will be up to that 
point. However, in high speed mode, only titles that have 
completed transferring (dubbing) at the point stopped are 
transferred (dubbed). [Even if the title was not transferred 
(dubbed) to the DVD-R, the amount of remaining writable disc 
space becomes less.]
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫Recording and playing while transferring 
(dubbing)
You can record and play using the HDD while high speed 
transferring (dubbing).
Press [ENTER] to cancel the screen display.
≥To confirm the current progress
Press [STATUS].
[Note]
≥You cannot perform chasing play or edit, etc. while transferring 
(dubbing).
≥Timer recordings executed while transferring (dubbing) are 
recorded to the HDD regardless of the recording drive settings.
≥You cannot play a play list while transferring (dubbing) titles 
with “One time only recording” restriction (➡page 47).
01/01
Dubbing list             0MB
Current capacity       4343MB
No.  Size
PreviousNew entry
Next
SET
Name
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Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists
Refer to the control reference on page 48.
[DVD-V] > [HDD]While playing a disc, the content being played is transferred 
(dubbed) to the HDD according to the set time.
After performing steps 1–4 (“Format” is automatically set to “DVD-
Video”.) (➡page 48, right column)
5Press [3,4] to select “Time to end” 
and press [1].
6Press [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.
≥Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to 
include the operation time before play begins. 
7Press [2] to select “Time to end”.
8Press [3,4] to select “Start 
dubbing” and press [ENTER].
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start 
transferring (dubbing).
The disc top menu is displayed. 
≥Disc play automatically begins from title 1 when “Title 1” is 
selected from the “Select First play” menu when finalizing 
the disc (➡page 60).
9When the top menu is displayed
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the title 
you want to start transferring 
(dubbing), and press [ENTER].
While playing in order, all the titles after the selected title are 
recorded until the set time. (After the last title on the disc has 
finished playing the top menu is recorded until the set time is 
reached.)
To stop transferring (dubbing)
Press [∫].
You can also press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds to stop 
transferring (dubbing).
≥If stopped partway, transferring (dubbing) will be up to that point.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
[Note]
≥The screen on the right (screen saver) is 
recorded at the beginning.
≥Recorded as 1 title from the start of transfer 
(dubbing) to the end.
≥If play does not begin automatically or if the top menu does not 
display automatically, press [1] (PLAY) to start.
≥Even if you transfer (dub) a high quality video/audio DVD, the 
original picture and audio quality cannot be exactly replicated.Transferring (dubbing) a finalized 
DVD-R
≥Operations and on screen displays during transfer 
(dubbing) are also recorded.
≥Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent 
illegal copying, and cannot be transferred (dubbed).
≥The following cannot be transferred (dubbed): DVD-Audio, 
Video CD, Audio CD and so on. 
Set the time with the numbered
buttons or up/down arrow buttons.
Dubbing
Min. Set the time to the end.1
2
3Hour
00 2 Cancel all
Dubbing direction
Mode
Time to end
Start dubbing
DVD > HDD
DVD-Video     XP
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