Panasonic Dmr E55 Operating Instructions Manual
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Recording
Recording television programs
[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it
over.
≥When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the
cartridge.
≥You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.
≥It is not possible to record CPRM (➡page 40) protected material
onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs.
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Recording
Recording television programs
[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it
over.
≥When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the
cartridge.
≥You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.
≥It is not possible to record CPRM (➡page 40) protected material
onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs.
1Press [")
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Recording
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may
become shorter than indicated.
(Unit: hour)
§When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP (6H)” in the
SETUP menu.
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6H)” than when using
“EP (8H)”.
[Note]
When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be
possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this
case use EP (6H) mode.
FR (Flexible Recording Mode)
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RQT7301
Recording
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may
become shorter than indicated.
(Unit: hour)
§When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP (6H)” in the
SETUP menu.
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6H)” than when using
“EP (8H)”.
[Note]
When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be
possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this
case use EP (6H) mode.
FR (Flexible Recording Mode)
The unit automatically selects a...")
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Recording
Recording television programs
Refer to the control reference on page 16.
[RAM] [DVD-R]
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording
within the remaining disc space.
e.g.,
Preparation
Select the channel to record.
1While stopped
Press [F Rec].
2Press [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.
3When you want to start recording
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RQT7301
Recording
Recording television programs
Refer to the control reference on page 16.
[RAM] [DVD-R]
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording
within the remaining disc space.
e.g.,
Preparation
Select the channel to record.
1While stopped
Press [F Rec].
2Press [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.
3When you want to start recording
Press [3,4,2,1] to select...")
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RQT7301
Recording
Timer recording
[RAM] [DVD-R]
You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance.
≥When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, the VCR
Plusi system does not work. Program the timer recording
manually and select the channel on the cable TV box or satellite
receiver before the timer recording starts.
Entering VCR Plusi number is an easy way of timer recording. You
can find these codes in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.
1Press [VCR Plusr].
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Recording
Timer recording
[RAM] [DVD-R]
You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance.
≥When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, the VCR
Plusi system does not work. Program the timer recording
manually and select the channel on the cable TV box or satellite
receiver before the timer recording starts.
Entering VCR Plusi number is an easy way of timer recording. You
can find these codes in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.
1Press [VCR Plusr].
2Press the...")
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Recording
Timer recording
Refer to the control reference on page 19.
You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance.
(Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program.)
≥When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, select the
channel on the cable TV box or satellite receiver before the timer
recording starts.
1Press [PROG/CHECK].
2Press [3,4] to select “New Timer
Program” and press [ENTER].
3Press [1] to move through the items
and change the items with [3,4]....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66400/w64_dmr-e55_en_om_d-19.png "Page 20
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RQT7301
Recording
Timer recording
Refer to the control reference on page 19.
You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance.
(Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program.)
≥When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, select the
channel on the cable TV box or satellite receiver before the timer
recording starts.
1Press [PROG/CHECK].
2Press [3,4] to select “New Timer
Program” and press [ENTER].
3Press [1] to move through the items
and change the items with [3,4]....")
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Recording
≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].
Press [PROG/CHECK].
∫To change a program
Press [3,4] to select the program and press [ENTER].
(➡page 20, step 3)
∫To delete a program
Press [3,4] to select the program and press [¢CANCEL] or
[ADD/DLT].
∫To exit the timer recording list
Press [PROG/CHECK].
The message “TURN RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER
RECORDING.” is shown on the television.
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Recording
≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].
Press [PROG/CHECK].
∫To change a program
Press [3,4] to select the program and press [ENTER].
(➡page 20, step 3)
∫To delete a program
Press [3,4] to select the program and press [¢CANCEL] or
[ADD/DLT].
∫To exit the timer recording list
Press [PROG/CHECK].
The message “TURN RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER
RECORDING.” is shown on the television.
∫To put the unit on timer recording standby...")
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Playing back
Operations during play
Stop
Press [∫].
The stopped position is memorized.
“PLAY” flashes in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct
Navigator and when playing a play list.)
Resume play function
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.
Pa usePress [;].
Press again to restart play.
Search
Press [6] or [5].
≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E].
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
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Playing back
Operations during play
Stop
Press [∫].
The stopped position is memorized.
“PLAY” flashes in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct
Navigator and when playing a play list.)
Resume play function
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.
Pa usePress [;].
Press again to restart play.
Search
Press [6] or [5].
≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E].
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Audio is heard during first level...")
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Playing back
Playing discs
Refer to the control reference on page 22.
Press [AUDIO].
[RAM] [VCD]
LR>L>R
^---------------}
≥When playing a SAP broadcast recorded DVD-RAM:
MAIN()SAP
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
You can change the audio channel number each time you press the
button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack
language.
e.g., [DVD-V] English is the selected language (➡page 26, Sound
track).
Editing operations during play
Erase
[RAM] [DVD-R]
1 Press [ERASE].
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Playing back
Playing discs
Refer to the control reference on page 22.
Press [AUDIO].
[RAM] [VCD]
LR>L>R
^---------------}
≥When playing a SAP broadcast recorded DVD-RAM:
MAIN()SAP
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
You can change the audio channel number each time you press the
button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack
language.
e.g., [DVD-V] English is the selected language (➡page 26, Sound
track).
Editing operations during play
Erase
[RAM] [DVD-R]
1 Press [ERASE].
2 Press [2,1] to select...")
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RQT7301
Playing back
Using menus to play MP3
[CD] (MP3 discs only)
This unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio
recording that are finalized (➡page 40) on a computer. Files are
treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.
1Press [TOP MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select the track and
press [ENTER].
Play continues to the last track in the last group.
≥“0” indicates the track currently playing.
≥You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
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RQT7301
Playing back
Using menus to play MP3
[CD] (MP3 discs only)
This unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio
recording that are finalized (➡page 40) on a computer. Files are
treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.
1Press [TOP MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select the track and
press [ENTER].
Play continues to the last track in the last group.
≥“0” indicates the track currently playing.
≥You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15:...")
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Playing back
Using on-screen menus
1Press [DISPLAY].
≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped,
etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you
cannot select or change.
2Press [3,4] to select the menu and
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select the item and
press [1].
4Press [3,4] to select the setting.
≥Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].
To clear the on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].
§You may have to use the menus (➡page 22) on the disc to
change.
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Playing back
Using on-screen menus
1Press [DISPLAY].
≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped,
etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you
cannot select or change.
2Press [3,4] to select the menu and
press [1].
3Press [3,4] to select the item and
press [1].
4Press [3,4] to select the setting.
≥Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].
To clear the on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].
§You may have to use the menus (➡page 22) on the disc to
change.
≥The display...")
21 RQT7301 Recording ≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. ∫To change a program Press [3,4] to select the program and press [ENTER]. (➡page 20, step 3) ∫To delete a program Press [3,4] to select the program and press [¢CANCEL] or [ADD/DLT]. ∫To exit the timer recording list Press [PROG/CHECK]. The message “TURN RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING.” is shown on the television. ∫To put the unit on timer recording standby Press [ÍDVD POWER]. The unit turns off and “F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated. ≥Programs that failed to record are displayed gray. They are automatically deleted from the timer recording list at 4 a.m. two days late r. ≥During timer recording, you can change the end time as long as the recording mode is not “FR”. Check, change or delete a program TIMER RECORDINGRemaining Recording Time MODECHECKOFF ON NoCHANNELDATE 1:57 LP3/26 TUE 1:19 PM Press ENTER or VCR Plus+ to store new program. New Timer Program Icons[This program is currently recording. WThe times overlap those in another program. Recording of the program with the later start time starts when the earlier program finishes recording. -You stopped a weekly or daily timer recording. The icon disappears the next time the timer starts recording. FThe disc was full so the program failed to record. The material was copy-protected so it was not recorded. XThe program did not complete recording because the disc is dirty or some other reason. Message displayed in the CHECK line OK:Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space. > (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: ≥the disc is write-protected ≥there is no more space left ≥the number of possible titles has reached its maximum. 7301en.book 21 ページ ２００４年３月１日 月曜日 午後５時３５分
22 RQT7301 Playing back Playing discs ≥It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. ≥When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge. 1Press [
23 RQT7301 Playing back Operations during play Stop Press [∫]. The stopped position is memorized. “PLAY” flashes in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct Navigator and when playing a play list.) Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Pa usePress [;]. Press again to restart play. Search Press [6] or [5]. ≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E]. ≥The speed increases up to 5 steps. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Audio is heard during first level search forward. You can turn off the sound during search (➡page 37, “Search Audio & PLAY k1.3”). Audio is heard during all level of search. [DVD-A] (excluding moving picture parts) [CD] Skip Press [:] or [9]. ≥On the main unit, press [D] or [E]. ≥Each press increases the number of skips. Starting from a selected item Press the numbered buttons. e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5][CD] (MP3 discs only) 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5] 15: [1] ➡ [5] 15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] [DVD-A] Selecting groups While stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television ➡right) 5: [5] ≥This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television ➡right) with some discs. Quick View [RAM] The play speed can be increased without distorting the audio. Press and hold [1](PLAY/a1.3). ≥Press again to return to normal speed. ≥This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “Search Audio & PLAY k1.3” (➡page 37). Slow-motion [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD] While paused, press [6] or [5]. ≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E]. ≥The speed increases up to 5 steps. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Forward direction only. [VCD] ≥The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for 5 minutes. Frame-by-frame [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD] While paused, press [2;] or [;1]. ≥Each press shows the next frame. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Forward direction only. [VCD] Displaying the television image as a picture-in-picture Press [TIME SLIP]. The unit displays the television image as a picture-in-picture. ≥You will hear the playback audio. ≥Press [TIME SLIP] again to cancel. ≥The blue background does not appear on the receiving screen even if you select “On” from the “Blue Background” in the SETUP menu (➡page 37). Skipping the specified time (Time Slip) [RAM] [DVD-R] 1 Press [TIME SLIP]. 2Press [3,4] to select the time and press [ENTER]. Play skips the specified time. ≥Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. CM Skip [RAM] [DVD-R] Play restarts from approximately a minute later. Press [CM SKIP]. DVDR - AM PLAY Play images Current receiving images ≥You can change the channel being received by pressing [WXCH]. ≥You cannot change the channel being received while recording. 7301en.book 23 ページ ２００４年３月１日 月曜日 午後５時３５分
24 RQT7301 Playing back Playing discs Refer to the control reference on page 22. Press [AUDIO]. [RAM] [VCD] LR>L>R ^---------------} ≥When playing a SAP broadcast recorded DVD-RAM: MAIN()SAP [DVD-A] [DVD-V] You can change the audio channel number each time you press the button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack language. e.g., [DVD-V] English is the selected language (➡page 26, Sound track). Editing operations during play Erase [RAM] [DVD-R] 1 Press [ERASE]. 2 Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. ≥A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding. ≥You cannot erase when recording and playing at the same time. Create chapters [RAM] Press [CHAPTER]. ≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the start of a chapter. ≥You cannot divide when recording and playing at the same time. Changing audio during play PLAY L R DVD-RAM e.g., “L R” is selected Sound track1 ENGÎ Digital 3/2.1ch 7301en.book 24 ページ ２００４年３月１日 月曜日 午後５時３５分
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RQT7301
Playing back
Using menus to play MP3
[CD] (MP3 discs only)
This unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio
recording that are finalized (➡page 40) on a computer. Files are
treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.
1Press [TOP MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select the track and
press [ENTER].
Play continues to the last track in the last group.
≥“0” indicates the track currently playing.
≥You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
To show other pages
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Prev.” or “Next” and press [ENTER].
After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group
appears.
To exit the screen
Press [TOP MENU].While the file list is displayed
1Press [1] while a track is highlighted
to display the tree screen.
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select a group
and press [ENTER].
The file list for the group appears.
To return to the file list
Press [RETURN].
POWER
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
DVD POWER TV
TV/VIDEO
123
456
78
09
CM SKIP
AUDIO
CH
CANCELVCR Plus+
SKIP
STOPPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CHAPTER
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
PROG/CHECK
REC MODE ERASEREC
F Rec TIME SLIP STATUS DISPLAYSETUP
TOP MENU
3 4 2 1
ENTER
RETURN
Numbered
buttons
001 Both Ends Freezing
002 Lady Starfish
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Metal Glue
005 Paint It Yellow
006 Pyjamamama
007 Shrimps from Mars
008 Starperson
009 Velvet Cuppermine
010 Ziggy Starfish
Next Prev.
1
1 : My favorite
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 TOTAL TRACK TREEG 1
T 1
TOTAL 1/111
MENU
0 – 9No.
GROUP No.
Selected group
G: Group no.
T: Track no. in the group
TOTAL: Track no./Total track
no. in all groups
Using the tree screen to find a group
Tips for making MP3 discs
≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for
extended formats).
≥Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
≥Compatible sampling rate:
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
≥Maximum number of tracks and groups recognizable:
999 tracks and 99 groups
≥This unit is compatible with multi-session.
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags or packet writing.
≥Depending on recording, some items may not be playable.
≥Reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a lot of still
pictures or sessions.
≥The display order may differ from how the order is displayed on
a computer.
Naming folders and files
≥MP3 files must have the
extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.
≥At the time of recording, give
folder and file names a 3-digit
numeric prefix in the order you
want them to play (this may not
work at times).
≥English alphabets and Arabic
numerals are displayed
correctly. Other characters may
not be displayed correctly.
TREEG 7/25 001 My favorite
001 Brazilian pops
002 Chinese pops
003 Czech pops
004 Hungarian pops
005 Liner notes
006 Japanese pops
007 Mexican pops 008 Philippine pops
009 Swedish pops
001 Momoko
002 Standard number
001 Piano solo
002 Vocal
MENU
No.
G 8
T 14
TOTAL 40/111
MP3 music
0 – 9You cannot select groups
that contain no compatible
files. Selected group no. /Total group no.
If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed
as group number.
002 group
001001 (folder=group)
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
003 group
001track.mp3 (file=track)
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
004track.mp3
e.g.,
Root
Order of play
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26 RQT7301 Playing back Using on-screen menus 1Press [DISPLAY]. ≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change. 2Press [3,4] to select the menu and press [1]. 3Press [3,4] to select the item and press [1]. 4Press [3,4] to select the setting. ≥Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER]. To clear the on-screen menus Press [DISPLAY]. §You may have to use the menus (➡page 22) on the disc to change. ≥The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot change when there is no recording. Audio attribute Language Common procedures POWER VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT DVD POWER TV TV/VIDEO 123 456 78 09 CM SKIP AUDIO CH CANCELVCR Plus+ SKIP STOPPAUSEPLAY/x1.3 SLOW/SEARCH FUNCTIONS ENTER DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU RETURN SUB MENU CHAPTER ADD/DLT OPEN/CLOSE PROG/CHECK REC MODE ERASEREC F Rec TIME SLIP STATUS DISPLAYSETUP DISPLAY3 4 2 1 ENTER Disc VideoAudio PlaySound track Subtitle1 Audio channel OFF L R Î Digital 2/0 ch Menu Item Setting Disc menu–Setting disc content Sound track§ [RAM] [DVD-R] The disc’s audio attributes appear. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Select the audio and language (Audio attribute, Language ➡below). Subtitle § [RAM] [DVD-R] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information) [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language. ≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit. [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the subtitles off. Audio channel [RAM] [VCD] ➡page 24, Changing audio during play Angle § [DVD-A] [DVD-V] STILL-P (Still picture) [DVD-A] Selects the play method for still pictures. Slide Show:Plays according to the default order on the disc. Page:Select the still picture number and play. ≥RANDOM: Plays in random order. ≥Return: Returns to the default still picture on the disc. PBC (Playback control ➡page 40) [VCD] Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off. LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits ch (channel): Number of channels ENG: English FRA: French DEU: German ITA: Italian ESP: Spanish NLD: DutchSVE: Swedish NOR: Norwegian DAN: Danish POR: Portuguese RUS: Russian JPN: JapaneseCHI: Chinese KOR: Korean MAL: Malay VIE: Vietnamese THA: Thai ¢: Others 7301en.book 26 ページ ２００４年３月１日 月曜日 午後５時３５分
27 RQT7301 Playing back This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. §Only when you have selected “480P” in “TV Type” (➡page 14). Play menu–Change play sequence Repeat play ≥All[VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs) ≥Chapter[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] ≥Group[DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only) ≥PL (Play list)[RAM] ≥Title[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] ≥Tr a c k[DVD-A] [VCD] [CD] Select “OFF” to cancel. Video menu–Change picture quality Picture ≥Normal:Default setting ≥Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts ≥Fine: Details are sharper ≥Cinema:Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. MPEG-DNR Reduces noise and picture degradation. Progressive § (➡page 40) Select “ON” to enable progressive output. ≥Select “OFF” if the picture is stretched horizontally. ≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed. Transfer § (When “Progressive” is set to “ON”.) Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played (➡page 40, Film and video). ≥Auto1 (normal): Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and appropriately converts it. ≥Auto2:Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content in addition to 24 frame-per-second film content. ≥Video:Select when using Auto1 and Auto2, and the video content is distorted. Audio menu–Change sound effect V.S.S. [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] (Only with Dolby Digital with 2 or more channels) Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. ≥Turn V.S.S. off if it caused distortion. ≥V.S.S. does not work for SAP recordings. Dialog Enhancer [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a center channel) The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear. 7301en.book 27 ページ ２００４年３月１日 月曜日 午後５時３５分
28 RQT7301 Editing Editing titles/chapters [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥The maximum number of items on a disc: –Titles: 99 –Chapters: Approximately 1000 (Depends on disc contents.) [Note] ≥Once erased or shortened, it cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding. ≥You cannot edit during recording.Preparation Release protection (cartridge ➡page 15, disc➡page 33). [RAM] 1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. 2Press [3,4,2,1] to select the title. 3Press [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” 4Press [3,4,2,1] to select the chapter. To start play ➡ Press [ENTER]. To edit ➡ Step 5. ≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡above) 5Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to select the operation and press [ENTER]. ≥You can go back to the Title View. To exit the screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. Title/Chapter Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter. You can divide a title into multiple chapters. [RAM] (➡page 24, Create chapters, ➡page 29, Divide Chapter) You can change the order of chapters and create a play list. [RAM] ≥Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters after finalizing (➡page 33). [DVD-R] POWER VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT DVD POWER TV TV/VIDEO 123 456 78 09 CM SKIP AUDIO CH CANCELVCR Plus+ SKIP STOPPAUSEPLAY/x1.3 SLOW/SEARCH FUNCTIONS ENTER DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU RETURN SUB MENU CHAPTER ADD/DLT OPEN/CLOSE PROG/CHECK REC MODE ERASEREC F Rec TIME SLIP STATUS DISPLAYSETUP DIRECT NAVIGATOR SUB MENU1 : 9 ; 3 4 2 1 ENTER RETURN ChapterTitle Start End Chapter Chapter Chapter ChapterTitle Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters 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.) A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel. DVD-RAM DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View SelectPlayPrevious02/02NextSUB MENU 10 10/27 Mon 0708 8 10/27 Mon - - - - - -- - Set up Protection Cancel Protection Shorten Change Thumbnail Enter Name Properties Edit Chapter ViewErase Refer to “Title operations”. DVD-RAM DIRECT NAVIGATOR Chapter View SelectPlayPrevious01/01NextSUB MENU 08 8 10/27 Mon001--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Divide Chapter Combine Chapters Title View Erase Chapter Refer to “Chapter operations”. 7301en.book 28 ページ ２００４年３月１日 月曜日 午後５時３５分
29 RQT7301 Editing § Multiple editing is possible. § Multiple editing is possible. Title operations Erase§ [RAM] [DVD-R] Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. ≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles. Properties [RAM] [DVD-R]Information (e.g., time and date) is shown. Enter Name [RAM] [DVD-R]➡page 34, Entering text Set up Protection§ Cancel Protection§ [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 [RAM]You can remove unnecessary part 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 [RAM] [DVD-R]You can change the image to be shown as a 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]. Properties No. CH Date01 4 6/20/2002Start Rec time10:00 AM 2:15 (SP) WedDinosaur DVD-RAM DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title V 10 10/27 Mon 0708 8 10/27 M o -- -- DVD-RAM DIRECT NAVIGATOR ShortenStart NextExit 0:43.21 PLAY08End - -:- -.- - - -:- -.- -Start End DVD-RAM DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail Change Exit 0:00.01 00:00.01Change 08 Chapter operations Erase Chapter§ [RAM] Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. Divide Chapter [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 [RAM] Press [2,1] to select “Combine” and press [ENTER]. ≥The selected chapter and next chapter are combined. DVD-RAM DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Chapter Divide Exit 0:43.21 PLAY08 For quicker editing ≥Use search, Time Slip or slow-motion (➡page 23) to find the desired point. ≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the end of a title. 7301en.book 29 ページ ２００４年３月１日 月曜日 午後５時３５分
30 RQT7301 Editing Creating, editing and playing play lists [RAM] ≥The maximum number of items on a disc: –Play lists: 99 –Chapters in play lists: Approximately 1000 (Depends on disc contents.) Preparation Release protection (cartridge ➡page 15, disc➡page 33). 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 29, Divide Chapter). 6Press [2,1] to select the position to insert the chapter and press [ENTER]. ≥Repeat steps 5–6 to add other chapters. ≥Press [3] to select other source titles. 7Press [RETURN]. To exit the screen Press [RETURN] several times. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. You can arrange the chapters (➡page 28) to create a play list. ≥Editing play lists doesn’t modify the recorded data. ≥Play lists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much capacity. Creating play lists POWER VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT DVD POWER TV TV/VIDEO 123 456 78 09 CM SKIP AUDIO CH CANCELVCR Plus+ SKIP STOPPAUSEPLAY/x1.3 SLOW/SEARCH FUNCTIONS ENTER DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU RETURN SUB MENU CHAPTER ADD/DLT OPEN/CLOSE PROG/CHECK REC MODE ERASEREC F Rec TIME SLIP STATUS DISPLAYSETUP SUB MENU3 4 2 1 ENTER FUNCTIONS RETURN Title ChapterTitle Play listChapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter DVDDVD-RAM DIRECT NAVIGATOR TIMER RECORDING PLAY LIST SETUPFLEXIBLE RECORDING DISC SETTING Record Dubbing / Edit Set up Play backDISC PROTECTION OFF CARTRIDGE PROTECTION OFF DVD-RAM PLAY LIST Play List View Previous01/01Next - - - - - -- - - - - - Create DVD-RAM PLAY LIST Create08 8 10/27 Mon 01 001--- --- --- Source Title Source Chapter Chapters in PLAY LIST01/01 001/001 001/00102 002003 DVD-RAM PLAY LIST Create08 8 10/27 Mon 01 001--- --- --- --- --- --- --- Source Title Source Chapter Chapters in PLAY LIST01/01 001/001 001/00102 002003 DVD-RAM PLAY LIST Create08 8 10/27 Mon 01 001--- --- --- --- --- --- --- Source Title Source Chapter Chapters in PLAY LIST01/01 001/001 001/00102 002003 Press RETURN to exit. 7301en.book 30 ページ ２００４年３月１日 月曜日 午後５時３５分