Panasonic Dmr Es45 Operating Instructions Manual

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Editing titles/chapters
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] and the list of titles recorded (Title 
View) is shown. You can play and edit a desired title.
For your reference
≥You cannot edit during recording or transferring (copying), etc.
≥You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu” (l62). 
Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case, 
create the menu again. [+RW]
≥Management information is recorded in unused sections when you 
edit discs. The available space these discs decreases each time 
you edit their contents. [+R] [+R]DL]
≥The maximum number of items on a disc:
-Title: 99 ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 titles)
-Chapter: Approximately 1000 
([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Approximately 254)
(Depends on the state of recording.)Note
≥Once deleted, divided or shortened, the title cannot be restored to 
its original state. Make certain before proceeding.
Preparation
≥Release protection (disc l60, cartridge l60). [RAM]
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
[1]Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[2]Use [
3, 4, 2, 1] to select a 
desired title.
≥“To show other pages” (l below)
[3]Press [SUB MENU].
[4]Use [
3, 4] to select a desired item 
and press [ENTER].
≥After this operation, follow the desired operation.
∫To stop in the middle
Press [RETURN].
For your reference
≥When the title is protected (l42), some items are not accessible. 
Release the protection to access the inaccessible items. [RAM]
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 
(Multiple editing is possible. l below)
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Editing titles/Chapters and playing 
chapters”.
Once title is deleted using this 
procedure, it cannot be retrieved. 
Check the title carefully before 
erasing to ensure it isn’t the one you 
want to keep.
[4]Select “Delete Title” 
with [
3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[5]Select “Delete” with [
2] and press [ENTER].
For your reference
≥The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing 
short titles.
≥The available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL 
does not increase when you delete titles.
≥
The available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or 
+RW increases when the last recorded title is deleted. (The 
recording space may increase slightly when other titles are deleted.)
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Editing titles/Chapters and playing 
chapters”.
Title information (e.g., date and 
time) is shown. 
[4]Select “Properties” 
with [
3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[RAM]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Editing titles/Chapters and playing 
chapters”.
[4]Select “Album View” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
≥Album View screen is displayed. 
[“Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)” l35]
Various operations
∫To show other pages
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other pages.
∫Multiple editing
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;, PAUSE]. (Repeat)
A check mark appears. Press [;, PAUSE] again to cancel.
DVD/VHS 
CHAPTERCREATE 
TV/VIDEO
RETURN
AB
SCHEDULE
DELETE ADD/DLTCH
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECH
CH
POWER POWER
PL AYPA U S E STOPSKIP/INDEX
SLOW/SEARCH
REW
FF
3
2
1
6
5 4
9
8
7
0
INPUT
SELECT
VCR/TV
F Rec
REC MODE
SUB MENU
CM SKIPTIME SLIP/     JET REW
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
DISPLAY AUDIO
RECSTATUS
TRACKING/V-LOCKTRACKING/V-LOCK
RESETRESET
CANCEL
DRIVE
 SELECT
DRIVE
SELECT
SUB MENU
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
STATUS :, 9
; 
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
Title/Chapter
Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.
Title
Chapter
You can divide a title into multiple chapters. [RAM]
(l33, “Create chapters”, l43 “Create Chapter”)
Title
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
≥You can change the order of chapters and create a playlist 
(l44). [RAM]
≥Titles are divided into chapters about 5 minutes after finalizing 
(l61). [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] (8 minutes [+R] [+R]DL]) Start End
Editing titles/Chapters and playing 
chapters
Title operations
∫ Delete Title
∫ Properties
∫ Album View
Properties
Edit Title
View Chapters
Album ViewDelete Title
e.g.; [RAM]
Delete Title
Delete Cancel
0 : 58(SP)Corresponding playlists chapters will be deleted.
Time remaining  
after deletion
ENTER
Date 10/23/2007 Mon
Channel 12Start 12:00 AM
Number 01
Date  1/  1/2007 Mon
Channel 12Start 1:02 PM
Rec. Length  1:00(
SP)
FootballProperties
ENTER
Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messages/Editing titles/chapters
e.g.; [RAM]
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Editing titles/chapters
You can perform various kinds of title editing.
Preparation
≥Release protection (disc l60, cartridge l60). [RAM]
≥Select DVD side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].
[1]Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] and use [3, 4, 2, 
1] to select a desired title.
≥“To show other pages” l41
≥“Multiple editing” l41
[2]Press [SUB MENU]. 
[3]Select “Edit Title” with [
3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[4]Use [
3, 4] to select a desired item 
and press [ENTER].
≥The editing screen for the selected item 
appears.
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN].
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Edit Title”.
[4]Select “Title Name” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
≥Refer to “Entering text”. (l58)
[RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] (“Multiple editing” l41)
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Edit Title”.
You can prevent accidental erasure of titles by setting and canceling 
the write-protection.
[4]Select “Set Protection” or “Cancel Protection” 
with [
3, 4] and press [ENTER].[5]Select “Yes” with [
2] and press [ENTER].
For your reference
Titles will be erased even if they are protected if you format the disc 
with DVD Management (l60).
[RAM]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Edit Title”.
You can remove unnecessary parts of the title such as commercials.
[4]Select “Shorten Title” 
with [
3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[5]Press [ENTER] at the 
start point and end 
point of the section 
you want to erase. 
(l43, “For quicker editing”)
[6]Select “Exit” with [3, 
4] and press [ENTER]. 
[7]Select “Delete” with 
[
2] and press 
[ENTER]. 
∫To erase another part of the same title
After setting the point in “Start” and “End”, select “Next” in step 5 and 
perform step 7, then repeat steps 5 to 7. 
For your reference
≥You may not be able to specify start and end points within 
3 seconds of each other. 
≥The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing 
short parts of titles. 
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Edit Title”.
You can change the image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the 
Title View. 
[4]Select “Change 
Thumbnail” with [
3,4] 
and press [ENTER].
[5]Press [
1, PLAY] to 
play.
[6]Press [ENTER] at the 
point you want to 
display.
(l43, “For quicker editing”)
≥To change to another point in the same title:
- Select “Change” with [3, 4] and press [1, PLAY] and then 
repeat step 6.
[7]Select “Exit” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER]. 
≥The thumbnail picture will be changed at this point.
∫ Edit Title
1Title Name
1Set Protection/Cancel Protection
DVD/VHS 
CHAPTERCREATE 
TV/VIDEO
RETURN
AB
SCHEDULE
DELETE ADD/DLTCH
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECH
CH
POWER POWER
PL AYPA U S E STOPSKIP/INDEX
SLOW/SEARCH
REW
FF
3
2
1
6
5 4
9
8
7
0
INPUT
SELECT
VCR/TV
F Rec
REC MODE
SUB MENU
CM SKIPTIME SLIP/     JET REW
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
DISPLAY AUDIO
RECSTATUS
TRACKING/V-LOCKTRACKING/V-LOCK
RESETRESET
CANCEL
DRIVE
 SELECT
SUB MENU
DRIVE
SELECT
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
RETURN
1 :, 9
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
Set Protection
Cancel Protection
Shorten Title
Change Thumbnail
Divide Title
Title Name
e.g.; [RAM]
1Shorten Title
1Change Thumbnail
Cancel Protection: 
The padlock mark 
disappears.
DIRECT NAVIGATORDVD-RAM
--
07
10  10/23 Mon
Set Protection
Set title protection.
Ye s N o
ENTER
07Set up Protection: 
The padlock mark 
appears.
DIRECT NAVIGATORDVD-RAM
--
07
10  10/23 Mon
Cancel Protection
Cancel title protection.
Ye s N o
ENTER
07
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Shorten TitleDVD-RAMStart
NextExit0:43.21
Play08End
- -:- -.- - - -:- -.- -Start EndENTER
Picture Video
Shorten Title
Delete Cancel
1 : 57(SP)Corresponding playlists chapters will be deleted.
Time remaining  
after deletion
Date 5/ 22/2006 Mon
Channel 12Start 12:00 AM
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change ThumbnailDVD-RAMChange
Exit0:00.00
0:00.00 Change
08; 
ENTER
Start play and select
the thumbnail position.
Picture Video
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[RAM]
≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Edit Title”.
You can divide a selected title into two. You must be careful when 
dividing a title because it cannot be recovered after the procedure.
[4]Select “Divide Title” 
with [
3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[5]Press [ENTER] at the 
point you want to 
divide the title.
(l lower right, “For quicker 
editing”)
≥To change the point to 
divide:
- Select “Divide” with [3, 4] 
and press [1, PLAY], and 
then repeat steps 5 to 7. 
[6]Select “Exit” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].
[7]Select “Divide” with [
2] and press [ENTER].
≥The title is divided at that point. 
∫To check the division point
By selecting “Preview” in step 5 and pressing [ENTER], play will 
begin from 10 seconds prior to the division point to 10 seconds after 
the division point. 
For your reference
≥The divided titles retain the name of the original title. They also 
retain the CPRM property (l76) of the original.
≥Video and audio just before and after the division point will be 
momentarily cut out.
≥It is not possible to carry out “Divide” in the following cases:
-When the resulting part(s) are extremely short.
-When the total number of titles is more than 99.
[1]Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] and use [3, 4, 2, 
1] to select a desired title.
≥“To show other pages” l41
[2]Press [SUB MENU].
[3]Select “View Chapters” with [
3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[4]Select a desired chapter with 
[
3, 4, 2, 1].
≥To start play l Press [ENTER].
≥To edit l Follow the steps below.
[5]Press [SUB MENU].
[6]Select a desired item with [
3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[RAM] (“Multiple editing” l41)
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “View Chapters”.
Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be 
restored. Make certain before proceeding.
[6]Select “Delete Chapter” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[7]Select “Delete” with [
2] and press [ENTER].
[RAM]
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “View Chapters”.
[6]Select “Create Chapter” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[7]Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide. 
(lbelow, “For quicker editing”)
≥Repeat this step to divide at other points. 
[8]Select “Exit” with [4] and press [ENTER].
Note
≥A short portion of the recording just after the creation point may be 
lost.
For your reference
≥The divided titles retain the name of the original title. They also 
retain the CPRM property (l76) of the original.
≥It is not possible to carry out “Create” when the resulting part(s) are 
extremely short.
[RAM]
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “View Chapters”.
[6]Select “Combine Chapters” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[7]Select “Combine” with [
2] and press [ENTER].
≥The selected chapter and next chapter are combined. 
[RAM]
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “View Chapters”.
[6]Select “View Titles” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
You go back to Title View. 
1Divide Title
Chapter operations
∫ View Chapters
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide TitleDVD-RAMPreviewDivide
Exit0:00.05
0:00.05Divide
08; 
ENTER
Picture Video
Divide Title
Divide Cancel
Once divided, this title  
cannot be recombined.
Date 5/ 22/2006 Mon
Channel 12Start 12:00 AM
Create Chapter
Combine Chapters
View Titles Delete Chapter
e.g.: [RAM]
1Delete Chapter
1Create Chapter
1Combine Chapters
1View Titles
For quicker editing
≥Use search (l32), Time Slip (l33) or slow-motion (l33) to 
find the desired point. 
≥Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to skip to the end of a title.
Delete Chapter
Delete Cancel
Delete chapter from the title?
Corresponding playlist chapters will also be deleted.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create ChapterDVD-RAMCreate
Exit0:43.21
PLAY08Picture Video
Combine Chapters
Combine CancelCombine chapters.
  Selected Chapter  Following Chapter001002
ENTER
Editing titles/chapters
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Creating, editing and playing playlist
[RAM]
You can create a playlist by gathering your favorite chapters (l41) 
from your recordings. You can also play and edit the created playlist.
≥The maximum number of items on a disc:
-Playlists: 99
-Chapters in play lists:
Approximately 1000 (Depends on the state of recording.)
≥If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the 
items entered will not be recorded.
≥You cannot create or edit a playlist while recording.
[RAM]
Preparation
≥Release protection. (disc l60, cartridge l60)
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other 
Functions” with [
3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].[3]Select “Playlists” with [
3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
≥The Playlist View appears.
[4]Select “Create” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press 
[ENTER].
[5]Use [
2, 1] to select the source title and press 
[
4]. 
≥When you want to select all chapters in the title, use [2, 1] to 
select the source title and press [ENTER], then skip to step 7.
≥Repeat steps 5 to 7 to add other titles or chapters.
[6]Use [2, 1] to select the chapter you want to add 
to a playlist and press [ENTER].
≥Press [3] to cancel.
≥You can also create a new chapter in the source title.
Press [SUB MENU] to select “Create Chapter” and press 
[ENTER] (l43, “Create Chapter”).
[7]Use [2, 1] to select the position to insert the 
chapter and press [ENTER]. 
≥The chapter is registered in the playlist.
≥Repeat steps 6 to 7 to add other chapters.
≥To select other source titles, press [3] several times to return 
to step 5.
[8]Press [RETURN].
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN].
[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only)
Preparation
≥Create playlists.
≥Select DVD side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other Functions” with [
3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “Playlists” with [
3,4] and press 
[ENTER]. 
Playlist
≥Editing playlists doesn’t modify titles.
≥Playlists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much 
capacity.
Creating playlists
DVD/VHS 
CHAPTERCREATE 
TV/VIDEO
RETURN
AB
SCHEDULE
DELETE ADD/DLTCH
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECH
CH
POWER POWER
PL AYPA U S E STOPSKIP/INDEX
SLOW/SEARCH
REW
FF
3
2
1
6
5 4
9
8
7
0
INPUT
SELECT
VCR/TV
F Rec
REC MODE
SUB MENU
CM SKIPTIME SLIP/     JET REW
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
DISPLAY AUDIO
RECSTATUS
TRACKING/V-LOCKTRACKING/V-LOCK
RESETRESET
CANCEL
DRIVE
 SELECT
SUB MENU 3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
∫
DRIVE
SELECT
RETURN
DELETE
FUNCTIONS
Numeric
buttons
Title Title
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Chapter Chapter Playlist
FUNCTIONSDVD-RAM
ProgramPlayback
CopyDelete
Other FunctionsENTERRETURN
PlaylistsDisc Protection Off
DV Camcorder Rec.Flexible Recording
SetupDVD Management
Playing playlists
- -
PLAYLISTS Playlist View
Previous Page 01/01Next
DVD-RAM- -
- -- -- -
- -- -
Create
Play
01      4   5/22 Mon
Source Title
Source ChapterPage  01/01
Page  001/001
003
0201
001002
PLAYLISTS CreateDVD-RAM
Source Chapter
Insert position001/001
Page  001/001003001002
Chapters in Playlists
Press RETURN to exit.
001/001
ENTER
Chapters in Playlists
Press RETURN to exit.
001/001001
ENTERSUB MENU
- -
PLAYLISTS Playlist View
Previous Page  02/02Next
DVD-RAM- -
- -- -- -
0807
10/23 Mon  0:30 10/23 Mon  0:01Create
SelectSUB MENUPlayPrevious NextPrevious Next
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[4]Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a playlist and press 
[ENTER].
≥Chapters are not displayed if you have not yet created a 
playlist with the disc.
≥You can also select a playlist from the Playlist View by entering 
a 2-digit number with the numeric buttons.
e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5]
“15”: [1] )[5]
≥If you enter a number larger than the total number of playlists, 
“Create” is selected.
≥“To show other pages”l41
∫To stop playlist play
Press [∫, STOP]. (The Playlist View screen appears.)
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To delete a playlist during play
[1]Press [DELETE].
≥A confirmation message will be displayed.
[2]Use [2] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].
For your reference
≥You can use fast-forward, fast-rewind, pause, and slow-motion 
while playing chapters just as you can during normal play.
[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Properties only)
Preparation
≥Create playlists. (l44)
≥Release protection (disc l60, cartridge l60). [RAM]
≥Select DVD side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other Functions” with [
3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “Playlists” with [
3,4] and press 
[ENTER].
≥Chapters are not displayed if you have not yet created a 
playlist on the disc.
[4]Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a playlist.
≥“To show other pages”l41
[5]Press [SUB MENU].
[6]Use [
3, 4] to select a desired item 
and press [ENTER].
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN].
[RAM] (“Multiple editing” l41)
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Editing playlists/chapters”.
[6]Select “Delete Playlist” 
with [
3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[7]Select “Delete” with 
[
2] and press 
[ENTER].
≥The playlist is deleted. 
≥Once a playlist has been deleted, it cannot be restored. Check 
carefully before proceeding.
≥Even if you delete the playlist, the original title is not deleted.[RAM] [-RW‹VR›]
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Editing playlists/chapters”.
[6]Select “Properties” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
Playlist information (e.g., date and length) is shown. 
[RAM]
You can perform various kinds of playlist editing. 
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other Functions” with [
3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “Playlists” with [
3,4] and press 
[ENTER].
[4]Use [
3, 4, 2, 1] to select a playlist.
≥“To show other pages”l41
[5]Press [SUB MENU], 
then select “Edit” 
with [
3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[6]Use [
3, 4] to select a 
desired item and 
press [ENTER].
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN].
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Edit”.
[6]Select “Create” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].
Refer to “Creating playlists”, steps 5–8. (l44)
“
(“Multiple editing” l41)
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Edit”.
[6]Select “Copy” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].
[7]Select “Copy” with [
2] and press [ENTER].
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Edit”.
[6]Select “Playlist Name” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
Refer to “Entering text”. (l58)
Editing playlists/chapters
Playlist operations
∫ Delete Playlist
Properties
Edit
View Chapters Delete Playlist
e.g.: [RAM]
Delete Playlist
Delete Cancel
Delete playlist ?
ENTER
∫ Properties
∫ Edit
1Create
1Copy
1Playlist Name
Number 03
Chapters: 004Date: 5/23/2006 Tue
Length: 0:05.51
DinosaurProperties
ENTER
Copy
Playlist Name
Change Thumbnail
Create
Properties
Edit
View Chapters Delete Playlist
e.g.: [RAM]
Copy
Copy Cancel
Copy this playlist?
ENTER
Creating, editing and playing playlist
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Creating, editing and playing playlist
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Edit”.
You can change the image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the 
Playlist View.
[6]Select “Change 
Thumbnail” with [
3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[7]Press [
1, PLAY] to play.
[8]
Press [ENTER] at the 
point you want to display.
(l43, “For quicker editing”)
≥To change to another point in the same title:
- Select “Change” with [3, 4] and press [1, PLAY], and then 
repeat step 8.
[9]Select “Exit” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].
≥The displayed scene is changed at this point.
[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only)
You can play/edit the chapters in a playlist.
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other Functions” with [
3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “Playlists” with [
3,4] and press 
[ENTER].
[4]Use [
3, 4, 2, 1] to select a playlist.
≥“To show other pages”l41
[5]Press [SUB MENU], and select “View Chapters” 
with [
3, 4] and press [ENTER].
[6]Use [
3, 4, 2, 1] to select a desired chapter.
≥You can also select a chapter from the chapter view by 
entering a 3-digit number with the numeric buttons.
e.g.: “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]
“15”: [0] )[1] )[5]
≥If you enter a number larger than the total 
number of chapters, the last chapter is 
selected.
≥Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify 
the source titles and source chapters.
≥“To show other pages”l41
[7]Press [SUB MENU].
[8]Use [
3, 4] to select a desired item 
and press [ENTER].
∫To play a chapter
Press [ENTER] after step 6.
∫To stop chapter play
Press [∫, STOP]. (The Chapter View screen appears.)
[RAM]
≥Follow steps 1 to 7 of “View Chapters”.
[8]Select “Add Chapter” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
≥Refer to “Creating playlists”, steps 5–8. (l44)
[RAM]
≥Follow steps 1 to 7 of “View Chapters”.
[8]Select “Move Chapter” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].[9]Use [
3, 4, 2, 1] to 
select the position to 
insert the chapter and 
press [ENTER].
≥The chapter is moved and 
inserted before the 
highlighted chapter.
[RAM]
≥Follow steps 1 to 7 of “View Chapters”.
[8]Select “Create 
Chapter” with [
3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[9]Press [ENTER] at the 
point you want to 
divide. 
(l43, “For quicker 
editing”)
≥Repeat this step to divide at 
other points.
[10]Select “Exit” with [4] and press [ENTER].
Note
≥A short portion of the recording just after the creation point may be 
lost.
For your reference
≥The divided titles retain the name of the original title. They also 
retain the CPRM property (l76) of the original.
≥It is not possible to carry out “Create” when the resulting part(s) are 
extremely short.
[RAM]
≥Follow steps 1 to 7 of “View Chapters”.
[8]Select “Combine Chapters” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[9]Select “Combine” with [
2] and press [ENTER].
≥The selected chapter and next chapter are combined. 
[RAM] (“Multiple editing” l41)
≥Follow steps 1 to 7 of “View Chapters”.
Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be 
restored. Make certain before proceeding.
[8]Select “Delete Chapter” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[9]Select “Delete” with [
2] and press [ENTER].
≥Even if you delete the chapter, the original title is not deleted. 
[RAM] [-RW‹VR›]
≥Follow steps 1 to 7 of “View Chapters”.
[8]Select “View Playlists” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
You go back to Playlist View.
1Change Thumbnail
Chapter operations
∫ View Chapters
1Add Chapter
1Move Chapter
PLAYLISTS Change ThumbnailDVD-RAMChange
Exit0:00.00
0:00.00 Change
08; 
ENTER
Start play and select
the thumbnail position.
Move Chapter
Create ChapterAdd Chapter
Combine Chapters
Delete Chapter
View Playlists
e.g.: [RAM]
1Create Chapter
1Combine Chapters
1Delete Chapter
1View Playlists
08      5/22 Mon    0:01
PLAYLISTS Move ChapterDVD-RAM
001
Previous Page  02/02Next
002003sss 
sss sss sss 
sss sss sss 
sss 
sss 
ENTER
PLAYLISTS Create ChapterDVD-RAMCreate
Exit0:43.21
Play08
ENTER
Combine Chapters
Combine CancelCombine chapters.
 
Selected Chapter      Following Chapter001002
ENTER
Delete Chapter
Delete Cancel
Delete chapter from playlist?
ENTER
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RQTV0141
Editing still pictures
[RAM] [SD]
≥You can edit pictures or albums.
≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB 
(l8).
≥Still pictures recorded on CD-R or CD-RW cannot be edited.
[1]Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[2]
[RAM]
Press the [B] button to select “Picture”.
[3]Press [
3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album or still 
picture.
≥To edit still picture:
- Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select album which contains picture 
you want to edit and press [ENTER].
≥“To show other pages” l right
≥“To select the still pictures in another folder” l35
[4]Press [SUB MENU].
≥To edit the album
≥To edit still picture
[5]Use [3, 4] to select a desired item and press 
[ENTER].
≥After this operation, follow the desired operation.
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
≥Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Editing still pictures”.
[5]Select “Add Picture” or “Create Album” with 
[
3, 4] and press [ENTER].
[6]Press [
2] to select “Start” or “Yes” and press 
[ENTER].
[7]Press [
3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album which 
contains picture you want to add and press 
[ENTER].
≥“To select the still pictures in another folder” l35
[8]Press [3, 4] to select the item and press 
[ENTER].
≥If “Select pictures to copy” is selected:
- Select the still picture you want to add and press [ENTER].
≥If “Copy all pictures” is selected:
- All the still pictures in the album will be copied.
[9]Press [2] to select “No” and press [ENTER].
≥If you want to continue copying, select “Yes” and go to step 7.
[10]Only for “Create Album”
Press [2, 1] to select “No” and press [ENTER].
≥When you select “Yes”, refer to “Entering text”. (l58)
[RAM] [SD] (Multiple editing is possible. labove)
≥Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Editing still pictures”.
Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be 
restored. Make certain before proceeding.
[5]Select “Delete Picture” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[6]Press [
2, 1] to select “Delete” and press 
[ENTER].
[RAM] [SD] (Multiple editing is possible. labove)
≥Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Editing still pictures”.
If set, this will protect the still picture from accidental erasure.
[5]Select “Set Protection” or “Cancel Protection” 
with [
3, 4] and press [ENTER].
[6]Press [
2] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
≥The lock symbol appears when the still picture is protected. Preparation
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive (DVD or SD).
≥Release protection (disc l60, cartridge l60, card l60). 
Editing still pictures
DVD/VHS 
CHAPTERCREATE 
TV/VIDEO
RETURN
AB
SCHEDULE
DELETE ADD/DLTCH
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECH
CH
POWER POWER
PL AYPA U S E STOPSKIP/INDEX
SLOW/SEARCH
REW
FF
3
2
1
6
5 4
9
8
7
0
INPUT
SELECT
VCR/TV
F Rec
REC MODE
SUB MENU
CM SKIPTIME SLIP/     JET REW
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
DISPLAY AUDIO
RECSTATUS
TRACKING/V-LOCKTRACKING/V-LOCK
RESETRESET
CANCEL
DRIVE
 SELECT
DRIVE
SELECT
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
SUB MENU
∫
B
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
:, 9
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER1
; 
Numeric
buttons
Start Slideshow
Slideshow Settings
Add Picture
Create Album
Edit Album
Select Root folder
e.g., [SD]
≥This is only displayed when there are 
other higher folders that can be viewed. 
(To select the still pictures in another 
folder l35) ≥“Start Slideshow/Slideshow settings” 
l36
Set Protection
Album View Delete Picture
Cancel ProtectionPrint Order (DPOF)
e.g., [SD]
Various operations
∫To show other pages
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other 
pages.
∫Multiple editing
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;, PAUSE]. (Repeat)
A check mark appears. Press [;, PAUSE] again to cancel.
Album and picture operations
∫ Add Picture/Create Album
∫ Delete Picture
∫ Set Protection/Cancel Protection
Creating, editing and playing playlist/Editing still pictures
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RQTV0141
Editing still pictures
[SD] (Multiple editing is possible. l47)
≥Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Editing still pictures”.
You can select a whole folder or individual pictures for printing and 
specify the number of prints to be made.
[5]Select “Print Order (DPOF)” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[6]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 prints to “0”.
For your reference
≥Print settings (DPOF) made using this unit may not be viewable on 
other equipment.
≥When this is set by this unit, any settings established by other units 
will be released.
≥Settings cannot be made for folders and files not in accordance 
with DCF standards or if there is no remaining space on the card.
[RAM] [SD]
≥Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Editing still pictures”.
[5]Select “Album View” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
≥You go back to Album View.You can perform various kinds of album editing.
[1]Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[2]
[RAM]
Press the [B] button to select “Picture”.
[3]Press [
3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album.
≥“To show other pages” l47
[4]Press [SUB MENU].
[5]Select “Edit Album” with [
3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[6]Use [
3, 4] to select a desired item 
and press [ENTER].
≥The editing screen for the selected item 
appears.
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[RAM] [SD]
You can give names to albums.
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Edit Album”.
[6]Select “Album Name” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
≥Refer to “Entering text”. (l58)
For your reference
≥Album names input using this unit may not be displayed on other 
equipment.
[RAM] [SD] (Multiple editing is possible. l47)
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Edit Album”.
Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be 
restored. Make certain before proceeding.
[6]Select “Delete Album” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[7]Press [
2] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].
For your reference
≥When deleting a album, the files not containing still pictures will 
also be deleted if they are inside the album. (This does not apply to 
folders under the album concerned.)
[RAM] [SD] (Multiple editing is possible. l47)
≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Edit Album”.
If set, this will protect the album from accidental erasure.
[6]Select “Protection Setup” or “Cancel 
Protection” with [
3, 4] and press [ENTER].
[7]Press [
2] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
≥The lock symbol appears when the album is protected.
For your reference
≥Even if the protection setting is used by this unit to protect album, 
the album may be deleted by another unit.
∫ Print Order (DPOF)
∫ Album View
DVD/VHS 
CHAPTERCREATE 
TV/VIDEO
RETURN
AB
SCHEDULE
DELETE ADD/DLTCH
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECH
CH
POWER POWER
PL AYPA U S E STOPSKIP/INDEX
SLOW/SEARCH
REW
FF
3
2
1
6
5 4
9
8
7
0
INPUT
SELECT
VCR/TV
F Rec
REC MODE
SUB MENU
CM SKIPTIME SLIP/     JET REW
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
DISPLAY AUDIO
RECSTATUS
TRACKING/V-LOCKTRACKING/V-LOCK
RESETRESET
CANCEL
DRIVE
 SELECT
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
SUB MENU
B
∫
RETURN
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
Print Order (DPOF)Set Digital Print Order (DPOF) for the picture.
Settings made with other units will be changed.
1Press ENTER to confirm.Number of prints
SELECT
∫ Edit Album
1Album Name
1Delete Album
1Protection Setup/Cancel Protection
Album Name
Delete Album
 Protection Setup
Cancel Protection
e.g., [SD]
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RQTV0141
 Transferring (Copying)
You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (copy) on the unit.
You cannot transfer (copy) titles which have been treated to prevent copying.
°Since you cannot create playlists on +RW, you cannot copy those. [+RW]
Before transferring (copying)
DirectionType of transfer (copying) you wantSuitable methodsFromTo
VHSDVD-RAM, DVD-R, 
DVD-R DL, DVD-
RW(DVD-Video 
format), +R, +R DL or 
+RW
Easy transferring (copying) with one button
≥When you want to transfer (copy) from the selected start 
point to the end of the tapeOne Touch Transfer 
(l50)
Transferring (copying) with detailed settings
≥When you want to transfer (copy) from the selected start 
point to the end of the tape
≥When you want to transfer (copy) for the limited amount of 
time
≥When you want to transfer (copy) to fit in the remaining 
capacity of the discGUI Transfer (l51)
DVD-RAM, +RW or 
DVD-RW (DVD Video 
Recording format)VHS
Easy transferring (copying) with one button
≥When you want to transfer (copy) a whole disc
≥When you want to transfer (copy) from the beginning of the 
selected title and playlist to the end of the disc°One Touch Transfer 
(l52)
Transferring (copying) with detailed settings
≥When you want to transfer (copy) multiple titles or playlists in 
combination°GUI Transfer (l53)
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW (DVD-Video 
format), +R or +R DLVHS
Easy transferring (copying) with one button
≥When you want to transfer (copy) a whole disc
≥When you want to transfer (copy) from the beginning of the 
selected title to the end of the discOne Touch Transfer 
(l52)
Transferring (copying) with detailed settingsCannot transfer
Finalized DVD-R, DVD-
R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-
Video format), +R, 
+R DL or DVD-Video 
on sale that are not 
copy-protected, etc.VHS
Easy transferring (copying) with one buttonCannot transfer
Transferring (copying) with detailed settings
≥When you want to transfer (copy) whole of a disc
≥When you want to transfer only for the specified timeDVD-Video Transfer 
(l54)
∫Caution for transfer (copying) from VHS to DVD
≥Copy-protected video tapes cannot be copied. Most video tapes 
are copy-protected to prevent illegal copying so they cannot be 
copied.
≥When a copy-protected tape is inserted, a message appears on 
the display and the recording stops on the spot.
≥If a part of a tape recorded in VP mode is copied to disc, noise 
may appear at the beginning of the copied part.
Only the following operations are allowed while transferring 
(copying):
≥Stopping transfer (One Touch or GUI Transfer) by pressing and 
holding [RETURN] for about 3 seconds or more.
≥Stopping transfer (One Touch Transfer) by pressing [
∫, STOP].
When transfer (copying) is started, the following operations 
also start automatically
≥“Status Messages” on Display  ) “Off” (l65) (One Touch or 
GUI Transfer)
∫Caution for transfer (copying) from DVD to VHS
≥Copy-protected discs cannot be copied. Most discs are copy-
protected to prevent illegal copying so they cannot be copied.
Only the following operations are allowed while transferring 
(copying):
≥Stopping transfer (One Touch or GUI Transfer) by pressing and 
holding [RETURN] for about 3 seconds or more.
≥Stopping transfer (One Touch Transfer) by pressing [
∫, STOP].
When transfer (copying) is started, the following operations 
also start automatically
≥“Status Messages” on Display  ) “Off” (l65) (One Touch or 
GUI Transfer)
≥Audio output when playing back DVD  ) Stereo (L R) [RAM] 
(One Touch or GUI Transfer)
When the playback location of the disc is recorded by the 
Resume Function (l32) and you start transferring (copying), the 
transfer (copying) is executed from the top of the title which 
contains the starting position of playback to the end of the disc.
∫Copying still pictures [RAM] [SD]
≥When you want to copy all still pictures on a SD card. (l55)
≥When you want to copy multiple still pictures in combination. (l55)
Editing still pictures/Transferring (Copying)
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RQTV0141
Transferring (Copying)
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
You can transfer (copy) programs recorded on a tape onto a disc° 
with one stroke of the button.
In One Touch Transfer (Copying), programs are automatically 
transferred (copied) onto the disc from the location of playback at 
the time when the transfer (copying) of the tape starts.
°Available discs for transfer (copying) from tape are DVD-RAM, 
non-finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), 
+R, +R DL, and +RW.
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.
DVD
≥Release protection (disc l60, cartridge l60). [RAM]
≥Insert a disc and confirm there is sufficient empty space for 
recording (l24, 40).
≥Select the recording mode. (l26)
≥When SAP broadcast program is played back on VHS, select the 
audio to be recorded on disc in “Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)” in 
the “Setup” menu. (l64) [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
VHS
≥
Insert the video cassette containing the program to be copied (l11, 
24)
.
[1]While both DVD and VHS are 
stopped
Press and hold [“ DVD] on 
the main unit for about 
3 seconds or more (until 
“START” on the unit’s 
display terminates flashing).
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
And then press [¥, REC] 
or [
1, PLAY] on the main 
unit to copy the disc with 
or without finalizing.
≥Check if transfer (copying) starts properly.
≥Copying is automatically completed when the tape reaches its 
end or the disc becomes full.
≥If you press [¥, REC] on the main unit to finalize;
After finalizing, the discs become play-only and you can also 
play them on other DVD equipment.
However, you can no longer record or edit.
≥In case the copying doesn’t complete due to shortage of 
remaining time of disc or etc., the finalizing doesn’t start.
∫To stop transfer (copying) in the middle
Press [∫, STOP] or press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 seconds 
or more.
≥However, you cannot stop finalizing after it has started.
Notes
≥While One Touch Transfer (Copying) is activated, a scheduled 
recording cannot be started.
≥When the transfer (copying) is not started or not executed, the 
“COPYING” indicator blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if the unit 
is properly prepared.
Transfer (Copying) from VHS
∫ One Touch Transfer (Copying) (VHSlDVD)
DVD/VHS 
CHAPTERCREATE 
TV/VIDEO
RETURN
AB
SCHEDULE
DELETE ADD/DLTCH
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
VOLUMECH
CH
POWER POWER
PL AYPA U S E STOPSKIP/INDEX
SLOW/SEARCH
REW
FF
3
2
1
6
5 4
9
8
7
0
INPUT
SELECT
VCR/TV
F Rec
REC MODE
SUB MENU
CM SKIPTIME SLIP/     JET REW
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
DISPLAY AUDIO
RECSTATUS
TRACKING/V-LOCKTRACKING/V-LOCK
RESETRESET
CANCEL
DRIVE
 SELECT
∫
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
1
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
E
CTRECCOPYINGCOPYING
SD CARD/DV IN
[    , STOP][   , REC]
[1, PLAY]
COPYING indicator
Numeric
buttons
≥If you press [¥, REC] on the main unit, the disc will 
automatically be finalized after copying completes.
≥If you press [1, PLAY] on the main unit, you can start 
copying without finalizing.
≥If you press [∫, STOP] on the main unit, you can cancel to 
copy.
∫Dividing a title to be copied
In One Touch Transfer (Copying) from VHS to DVD, the title is 
divided by index signal detected and then recorded. You can 
search desired titles with Direct Navigator’s Title View (l41) after 
transfer (copy) to DVD.
≥Titles recorded within 15 minutes (25 minutes in VP mode) of 
each other may not be divided properly.
≥The recording time may become longer than the original title 
depending on the number of index signals.
If you want to transfer (copy) without dividing the contents 
into titles, follow the methods below.
≥Set “Time Limit” to “On” on the GUI transfer (l51).
e.g.; [RAM]
CopyDo you want to finalize the disc after copying?
Finalize the disc to enable it for playback on
compatible DVD players.
Note: titles cannot be added to finalized discs.
Press REC to start copying. The DVD will
automatically be finalized after copying completes.
Press PLAY to start copying without finalizing.
Press STOP to cancel copying.
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