Panasonic Dmr Hs2 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording from an external device
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
Preparation
≥Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals
(➜page 58).
≥Connect DV equipment through the DV input terminal for better
results. Before connecting, turn this unit and the equipment to be
connected off. After connecting, turn the DV equipment on before
turning the unit on.
1While stopped
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the
input channel for the equipment you
have connected.
Select L1, L2, L3 or DV.
≥You can also select the input channel by pressing [W X,
CH].
2Press [REC MODE] to select the
recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).
3Start play on the other equipment.
4Press [¥, REC] at the point you want
to start recording.
Recording starts.
To skip unwanted parts
Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)
To stop recording
Press [∫].
[Note]
≥If flexible recording (➜page 20) is used instead of steps 2 and 4, set-
tings can be made so that recording continues to the end of the video.
≥In the case of some DV equipment (e.g., Digital Video Camera),
pictures and sound may not be received properly.
≥The audio recorded through the DV Input terminal is the audio
selected at “Select Audio CH for DV input” (➜page 61).
).
[HDD] [RAM]
If you connect a DV equipment (e.g., Digital Video Camera) to the
DV input terminal on the front of the unit (➜page 58) and record,
automatic generation of programs and play lists is possible.
Preparation
≥Turn off this unit and the equipment to be connected. Only turn the
power on again after connecting the equipment to the DV Input ter-
minal (➜page 58, [A] ).
≥Pause play of the DV equipment at the point you want recording to
start.
1While stopped
Press [REC MODE] to select the
recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).
2Press [FUNCTIONS].
The FUNCTIONS window appears (➜page 53).
3Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DV
AUTO REC” and then [ENTER].
DV AUTO REC screen appears. 
(The DV equipment pauses automatically if it
was playing.)
4Press [2, 1] to select
“Rec” and then [ENTER].
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press [∫].
When recording finishes
The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV auto
recording. 
[Note]
≥If recording does not begin or is interrupted, check the
connections and settings of the equipment.
≥It is not possible to carry out Chasing play or Simultaneous rec
and play of the program that are being recorded.
≥The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.
≥If “Cannot detect DV connection” is displayed on the television,
turn the DV equipment off and on once again.
≥You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment
appear on the television.
≥Do not operate the DV equipment during recording, as this will
cause recording to stop.
≥Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on
the tape in the DV equipment are not successive.
≥During copying, a marker is automatically assigned to points in the
original recording where recording was stopped or paused.
≥The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment
will not be recorded.
≥Depending on the equipment, the DV Automatic Recording may
not operate properly.
≥The audio recorded is the audio selected at “Select Audio CH for
DV input” (➜page 61).
Recording from a video cassette recorder
Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been
treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has
been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.
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DUBBINGPOSITION MEMORYMARKER
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Dubbing programs or play list
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
≥It is possible to dub a program or play list to another drive.
≥Dubbing a play list will create a program.
≥You can dub a maximum of 250 programs to HDD and 99 pro-
grams to DVD-RAM or DVD-R.
Preparation
Press [HDD] to select HDD drive.
≥You can select the kind of picture display using “Dubbing Aspect”
(➜page 61).
≥When dubbing SAP broadcast using a recording mode other than
“High Speed”, the kind of sound may be selected at “Select dub-
bing Audio to DVD-RAM”.
When dubbing SAP broadcast to DVD-R or dubbing sound using
LPCM, the setting at “Select MTS for DVD-R or LPCM” is given
priority (➜ Audio, page 61).
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
The FUNCTIONS window appears (➜page 53).
2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select
“DUBBING” and press [ENTER].
e.g.,  Dubbing from HDD to DVD-RAM
3Select the dubbing direction.
1While selecting “Dubbing direction”
Press [ENTER].
2Press [3, 4] to select the dubbing direction and press
[ENTER].
4Select items for dubbing.
1Press [3, 4] to select the dub-
bing list table and press [ENTER].
Dubbing List appears.
2Press [3, 4] to select “-- --:--” and press [ENTER].
Dubbing select screen appears.
3
Press [2, 1] to select “Select Programs” or “Select Play Lists”.
4Press [3, 4] to select the program or play list for dubbing
and press [ENTER].
≥Repeat steps 4-2 to 4-4 to register more than one.
(Check that the dubbing list “Amount” does not exceed the
“Remain” indicated).
≥You can also select the program or play list with the num-
bered buttons (0, 1j9).
e.g.,HDD programs or Play lists
“5”: [0] ➜ [0] ➜ [5]
“15”: [0] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]
DVD-RAM programs
“5”: [0] ➜ [5]
“15”: [1] ➜ [5]
5Press [RETURN].
Return to step 2.
5Select the recording mode.
1Press [3, 4] to select “Rec Mode” and press [ENTER].
2Press [3, 4] to select the recording mode and press
[ENTER].
§1Cannot be selected for programs with recording limit or play list.§2Cannot be selected for play list.
6While the screen in step 2 is displayed
Press [3, 4] to select “Start dub-
bing” and press [ENTER].
The confirmation screen will be displayed.Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to star t dubbing.
To stop dubbing
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.
≥Stopping dubbing in High Speed mode partway through will cancel the
recording and any data recorded up to that point will be lost. In all other
recording modes, if dubbing is stopped partway through, the part
recorded up to that point will be recorded as one complete program.
To add or remove from the dubbing list
While the Dubbing List (➜ step 4-1) is displayed
1Press [3, 4] to select the dubbing list and press [1].
2Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER].
≥If you select “Add”, carry out steps 4-3 and 4-4. Addition will
take place above the program selected in step 1.
≥If you select “Erase” or “Erase All”, a confirmation screen will be
displayed. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” or “No” and press
[ENTER] (Return to Dubbing List).
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AUDIOINPUT SELECTCM SKIP
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HDDDVD
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DUBBING
FUNCTIONS
HDD
Numbered
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DUBBING
ENTERRETURN
NoTIMETITLE Remain    
Rec ModeHigh Speed
Dubbing directionDVD-RAM HDD4061Amount  0 : 00
Start dubbing
Dubbing MB
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SELECT
Dubbing list table
Dubbing 
directionRecording mode
High 
SpeedXPSPLPEPFR
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Dubbing List
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MB
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0   - -   9No.
DubbingSelect Play ListsSelect Programs
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[Note]
≥The contents of dubbing lists will remain in the memory even after
the power has been turned off. In the case of the DVD drive, the
contents are erased if [
						

							Timer recording
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Timer recording
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
Preparation
≥Ensure the clock (and guide channels for VCR Plusr recording,
➜ page 14) are set correctly.
≥Cancel Disc Protection (➜page 38) or Cartridge Protection
(➜page 8) if they are currently set. [RAM]
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 32 programs up to a month in advance.
1Press [VCR Plusr].
2Press the numbered buttons to enter
the VCR Plusr code.
Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.
3Press [ENTER].
The timer recording setting screen appears. Confirm the pro-
gram and make corrections if necessary using [3, 4, 2, 1].
≥To select the recording drive
1Press [2, 1] to select “DRIVE”.
2Press [3, 4] to select “HDD” or “DVD”.
≥To change the recording mode
Press [REC MODE].
≥To enter the title of the program
Press [2, 1] to select “Enter Title” (➜page 45) and press
[ENTER].
The timer recording list appears.
Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space on
the HDD or disc.
Repeat steps 1–3 to program other recordings.
4Press [RETURN].
The timer recording list disappears and the unit enters Timer
Recording standby mode (“Á” appears on the unit display).
≥The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by press-
ing [Í, DVD POWER].
[Note]
≥The actual time recorded may be longer than the program itself
when television programs are recorded using VCR Plusi.
≥If the recording mode is not selected, the default setting will be the
setting on the unit at the time of setting timer recording (except for
when “XP” is selected, in which case the recording will be made in
“FR”).
≥“Invalid Entry” is displayed when you enter the wrong code. 
Reenter the code.
≥“All timer programs are occupied.” appears if there are already 32
programs.
Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer 
recordings
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SPDRIVEHDD
 Enter Title
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The current re-
cording mode
(shown on the
unit’s display) is
automatically
selected.
When you press [ENTER]
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You can enter up to 32 programs up to a month in advance. Each
daily or weekly program is counted as one program.
1Press [PROG/CHECK].The timer recording list appears.
2Press [ENTER].The timer recording setting screen appears.
3Press [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 (>Return to Current date)
 ≥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 (>Return to SP)
≥DRIVE
HDD()DV D
≥RENEW 
(Only when you set daily or weekly recording onto HDD
➜page 36, Auto Renewal Recording)
ON()OFF
≥Enter Title
Select “Enter Title” using [2, 1] and press [ENTER] (➜
page 45).
4Press [ENTER] when you have fin-
ished programming the timer.
The timer recording list reappears.
5Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN].
The timer recording list disappears and the unit enters Timer
Recording standby mode (“Á” appears on the unit display).
The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by pressing
[Í, DVD POWER].
Manually programming timer recordings
RETURN
SELECT
MODE DRIVECHECKOFF ON NoCHANNELDATE
1:42 SPTIMER
ENTER
New Timer Program
TIMER
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SPEnable2:00 PM 1:00 PM 64  ABC 3/ 26 TUE 01
Press ENTER or VCR Plusi to 
store new program.
A line that is ready
for programming is
highlighted.
TIMER
RECORDING
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Notes on timer programming
To cancel the unit from recording standby
Cancel all the timer recording programs using [CANCEL]
(➜page 37).
To stop recording when recording has already begun
While the recording drive is selected
Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
(Recording stops.)
≥The remaining time displayed is based on the current recording
mode.
≥Scheduled timer recordings will be activated even if playback
or other recording is already taking place.
≥When recording more than one program in a row, for HDD and
DVD-RAM the first few seconds, and for DVD-R about the first
30 seconds of all programs from the second one onwards will
not be recorded.
≥Timer recording will not be activated if editing, dubbing or Plug-
in Auto Tuning (➜page 12) is being carried out. 
≥If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to ON when manually
setting the clock (➜page 64), timer recording may not work
when summer switches to winter and vice versa.
≥When timer recording starts, the record lamp (➜page 7, Main
unit) lights, even if the unit is off.
Relief Recording
When the recording drive is set to “DVD” for timer recording, the
unit will automatically evaluate if the program will fit onto the disc
before beginning recording. If the program will not fit then the
recording drive will be altered to “HDD” automatically.
≥If the time remaining on the HDD is insufficient, as much of the
program as possible will be recorded onto the HDD.
≥If there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on,
the recording drive will be altered to HDD.
≥The recording mode will not be altered.
≥The Direct Navigator shows which programs were relief-
recorded (➜page 26).
MODE DRIVECHECKOFF ON NoCHANNELDATE
1:42 SPTIMER
New Timer Program
TIMER
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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. 
						

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Timer recording
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If you record a program onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every
week using timer recording, the unit will record the new program
over the old one.
1While the timer recording list (➜page 35, step 4) is displayed
Press [3, 4] to select the program
and then [ENTER].
2Press [2, 1] to select
“RENEW”. 
3Press [3, 4] to select “ON” and then
[ENTER].
The timer recording list reappears.
[Note]
≥If a program set for Auto Renewal Recording is protected, the program
will not be overwritten. Instead the program set for recording will be
saved as a separate program, and this program will be the one to be
overwritten when the next Auto Renewal Recording takes place.
≥When play back is taking place from the HDD, auto renewal
recording will not be carried out. The program supposed to be auto
renewal recorded will be recorded as a separate program.
≥Play list scenes made from programs that were set for Auto
Renewal Recording are erased along with auto renewal.
≥
When there is not enough space on the HDD, the program may not
be recorded completely (even if repeating a renewal recording).
1Press [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-prohibited so it was not recorded.
XThe program failed to record for some other reason.
≥Programs that failed to record are displayed gray. They
are automatically deleted from the timer recording list at
4:00 AM on the second day after recording was sched-
uled.
Auto Renewal Recording indicator [HDD]
The program will be automatically recorded over in
succession.
Relief Recording indicator
Programs that have been rerouted to the HDD because of
insufficient space.
Recording drive indicator 
HDD DVD
Message displayed in the CHECK line
Some of the information shown in the CHECK line may not be
correct while you are recording.
Enable: 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 maximum of one month from the present time)
based on the time remaining on the disc.
!: It may not be possible to record because there is
no more space left on both HDD and DVD-RAM/R.
2Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN]. 
Auto Renewal Recording
This function can be used only when weekly recording or
daily recording is selected for “DATE”.
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1Press [PROG/CHECK].
The timer recording list appears.
2Press [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.
3Press [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.
4If you pressed [ENTER] in step 3,
Move through the items with [2, 1]
and change the settings with [3, 4]
and press [ENTER].
5Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN]. 
[Note]
≥A Timer recording that is taking place in a recording mode other
than “FR” may have its end time altered.
≥Even if the power is off you can still view timer recording informa-
tion by pressing [PROG/CHECK].
Change or delete the program
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This will take approximately 10 minutes.Is it OK to start finalizing the disc?
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FUNCTIONSHDD, DVD
[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.
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.
DVD-R Menu Screen
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 28) will be lost.
Operation
e.g., DVD-RAM
To stop set up process
Press [RETURN].
≥ You can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] to 
select “Cancel” or “No” and press 
[ENTER].
Erase all programs
Entering text ➜ page 45
[HDD] [RAM]
All programs and play lists 
created from them will be erased 
irretrievably when you use this 
procedure. Check carefully 
before proceeding.
[Note]Cancel Disc Protection (➜ above) or Cartridge Protection (➜ page 8) if they are 
currently set. [RAM]
[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.
e.g., DVD-RAM
Preparation
Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.
[HDD]
Erase the entire contents on the 
HDD.
[DVD-R]
Prior to finalizing, you can select 
the background (9 kinds) that will 
be displayed as the DVD Video top 
menu after finalizing. While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to 
select “DISC  SETTING” 
and press [ENTER].
Press [3, 4] to select 
the item and press 
[ENTER].
[Note]
If the disc is dirty, clean it with the recommended cleaner (➜ page 10) before 
formatting. [RAM] 
						

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RETURNENTERSELECT
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Disc ProtectionEnter Title
On
FormatErase all programs
DISC SETTINGDVD
Formatting erases all contents on the disc, 
including computer data or still pictures. 
Check carefully before proceeding.The lock symbol appears closed 
when the disc is write-protected.
Press [2] to set (or cancel) disc 
protection and press [ENTER]. 
All programs and play lists are erased.
[Note]≥ Computer data or still pictures (JPEG) cannot be erased.
≥ The contents on the disc are erased even if you have set program protection.
[Note]≥ Cancel Disc Protection (➜ page 38) or Cartridge Protection (➜ page 8) if they are currently 
set. [RAM]
≥ If you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the menu screen after finalization. [DVD-R]
Press [2] to 
select “Start” 
and press 
[ENTER].
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the 
background 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. A message 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.
≥ These DVD-R can be played on other Panasonic 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. Play the disc using this unit if you experience problems with other equipment. 
Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs. 
http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R 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. A message 
appears when formatting is finished. Press [ENTER] to complete the procedure. 
[Note]≥ Formatting takes up to a maximum of 70 minutes (DVD-RAM) or 1 minute (HDD).≥ The contents on the disc are erased when you format it even if you have set program or disc 
protection. [RAM]
≥ The disc cannot be formatted if Cartridge Protection is activated (➜ page 8). [RAM]
≥ It may not be possible to use a disc on this unit if you cannot format it. [RAM]
≥ Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.
To stop formatting [RAM]
Press [RETURN].
You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc must be reformatted if you 
do this.
The DISC SETTING menu screen reappears.
Press [2] to 
select “Yes” 
and press 
[ENTER].
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]. 
						

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Editing programs
Erase Program
0 : 58 SP
Erase CancelCorresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.Remaining Recording Time
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
Protection
Ye sNo
Set Up Program Protection.
RETURN
ENTERSELECT
Shorten
     Segment
– – : – – . – –Start– – : – – . – –End
StartEndNextExit
0 : 00 . 01
PLAY03
RETURN ENTERSELECT
NS
Properties
No.
Date
CH3
7/13/ 2001 TUE
12On1:02 PM
ENTER
Dinosaur
Time 0:01(SP)
RETURN
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
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DVD
Divide
     Program
– – : – – . – –Divide
PreviewDivide
Exit
0 : 00 . 01
PLAY03
RETURN ENTERSELECT
NS
DVD
Numbered 
buttonsCH
VOLUME
123
789
0
10 0
4
56
SLOW/SEARCH
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP
MENUMENU
RETURNFUNCTIONSPROG/CHECKDISPLAYTIME SLIPADD/DLT
ENTER
PLAY LIST
CANCEL
HDDDVD
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
RETURN DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
HDD, DVD
DVD
All programs and play lists 
created from them will be erased 
irretrievably when you use this 
procedure. Check carefully 
before proceeding.
Erase Program
Enter Title
Properties
[HDD] [RAM]
If set, this will protect the program 
from accidental erasure.
Shorten Segment Operation
Press 
[DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Press [3, 4] to select the 
program.
≥ You can also select programs 
by entering a 2-digit number 
with the numbered buttons. 
e.g.: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]
Press [1] so the 
submenu appears.
Press [3, 4] to select 
the item and press 
[ENTER].
To clear the program list
Press [RETURN].
To stop set up processPress [RETURN].
≥ You can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select 
“Cancel” or “No” and press [ENTER].
For your reference
You can only access “Properties” if Disc 
Protection (➜ page 38) or Cartridge 
Protection (➜ page 8) is activated. Deacti-
vate the protection to access other items. 
[RAM][HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
Program information (e.g., time and 
date) is shown.
Protection
The program segment, and play 
list scenes created from it, are 
erased irretrievably when you use 
this procedure. Check carefully 
before proceeding. [HDD] [RAM]
Divide Program
You can enter up to 64 characters 
(HDD, DVD-RAM) or 44 characters 
(DVD-R).
Entering text ➜ page 45
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. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
e.g., DVD-RAM
Preparation
Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.
e.g., DVD-RAM
[HDD] [RAM]
Select a point at which to divide the 
program into two.
e.g., DVD-RAM