Flexible recording mode (fr) – Panasonic DMR-E51 User Manual

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Recording television programmes (continued)

ªTo check the remaining time and the current mode

during recording

Press [STATUS]

(28) several times.

(1) Available recording time and recording mode

(e.g.: “0:50 XP” indicates 50 minutes in XP mode)

Notes
≥The message “Cannot record. Maximum number of

programmes recorded.” is displayed if you try to start recording
when there are already 99 programmes on a disc. Erase
unneeded programmes (DVD-RAM/DVD-R) or use a new disc to
continue recording.

≥Check that disc can be recorded on (page 8).

For your reference
≥You can record up to 99 programmes on one disc.
≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during

recording. You can change them while recording is paused, but
the material is recorded as a separate programme.

≥An error message appears if you try to start recording when a

disc is full; the remaining time will be shown as “0:00”. To
continue recording, erase unneeded programmes (DVD-RAM
only (page 34), Erasing programmes) or use another disc.

≥There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (page 9).
≥The message “Can not record on the disc.” is displayed when

recording was not completed correctly. Check the discs for dirt or
scratches.

≥Recording cannot be performed correctly if you try to record PAL

system to a disc that already contains recordings using NTSC.

Flexible recording mode (FR)

[RAM] [DVD-R]

The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit
in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) and with
the best possible picture quality.

While stopped

Press [F Rec]

(26).

Press [

3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to set the recording time.

To start recording

Press [

3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “Start” and press

[ENTER]

(10).

≥Recording starts.

For your reference
≥Press [STATUS] (28) during recording to show the remaining

time.

≥It is not possible to change channel or recording mode while

flexible recording is paused.

≥Recording time reduces if you repeatedly pause recording.

One Touch Recording—Specify a time to
stop recording

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Main unit only

This is a simple way of making timer recordings when you are in a
hurry or before you go to bed. You can set the time up to 4 hours in
advance.

While recording

Press [

¥, REC] (16) on the main unit to select the

recording time.

The time increases as illustrated each time you press the button.
The counter decreases in 1-minute units after you set a time. You
can change the time again with the same operation.
When the time you set is reached, recording stops and the unit
switches to standby.

Unit’s Display
(Counter)

# 30 # 60 # 90

^ 240 ! 180 ! 120 !}

(2) Shows recording will stop in 30 minutes

ªTo cancel

During recording, press [

¥, REC] (16) until the counter appears.

≥Recording continues.

ªTo show the time remaining until recording finishes
Press [STATUS]

(28) several times.

For your reference
≥This does not work during timer recordings or while using flexible

recording.

≥You cannot use the remote control to specify a time for recording

to stop.

≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫] (7).
≥The set time is cleared if you change the recording mode or

channel while recording is paused.

Remain 0:50 XP

0:07:21 6.8.

PRG2 0:05.14 XP

PRG1 0:00.10 SP

REC

PLAY

DVD-RAM

(1)

FLEXIBLE RECORDING

Start

Cancel

Recording in FR mode

ENTER

SELECT

RETURN

Set rec. time

1 Hour 23 Min.

Maximum rec. time

1 Hour 23 Min.

REC 83

ARD

DVD-RAM

(2)

REC/OTR 30

ARD

DVD-RAM

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