Panasonic dmr-hs2eb User Manual

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Recording television programmes (continued)
One Touch Recording—Specify a time to 
stop recording
[HDD] [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 !}
(1) 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.
≥It is displayed in the unit of minute.
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 pause recording and cause another 
programme to be recorded (for example, change the recording 
mode or channel).
ªTo immediately record the same TV programme that 
you are viewing on the TV (Direct TV Recording)
This function allows you to immediately start recording the same 
programme that you are viewing on the TV.
The programme position selected on the unit automatically 
changes to that of the TV programme that you are viewing on the 
TV. When you stop the recording, the unit automatically switches 
back to the previously selected programme position.
Conditions for correct operation of the Direct TV Recording 
function:
≥Your TV must be equipped with the [Q Link] function.
≥The unit must be connected to the TV via a fully-wired 21-pin 
Scart cable.
To perform Direct TV Recording:
1
Press [HDD] or [DVD] 
(6) to select the recording 
drive. 
(page 21)
2
When DVD mode was selected above: 
Press [
<, OPEN/CLOSE] (43) to open the tray and 
insert a disc.
3
Press [DIRECT TV REC] 
(17).
≥Recording of the TV programme that you are viewing on the 
TV starts.
≥In some cases, it may not be possible to change the 
programme position on the TV during Direct TV Recording.
4
Press [
(7) to stop recording.
ªLinked timer recordings with external equipment 
(EXT LINK)
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
If an external equipment (for example a satellite receiver) with a 
timer function is connected to the AV2 socket of this unit by a 21-
pin cable, it is possible to control the recording of the unit from this 
equipment. For the connection to the external equipment, see 
page 73.
Preparation
≥Make sure that “AV2 Connection” is set to “Ext Link 1” or “Ext 
Link 2”. (page 78)
≥Timer programming has to be done on the external equipment 
and switch to the timer recording standby mode. Refer to the 
equipment’s operating instructions.
1) Press [EXT LINK] 
(51) on the unit to switch the unit over to the 
timer recording standby mode.
≥As long as a video picture is being transmitted by the Satellite 
or Digital Receiver, the unit will record it.
The notice is displayed on the TV 
screen.
(Only when [EXT LINK 2] is selected)
To delete it, press [ENTER] 
(10).
2) To cancel the external control, turn off 
the timer recording standby mode of the 
unit by pressing [EXT LINK] 
(51) again.
For your reference
≥To switch TV automatically to the picture from the unit in 
playback mode, connect the AV1 socket of this unit to the TV by 
a 21-pin cable.
≥This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to the 
equipment’s operating instructions.
≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in 
some cases.
≥When “AV2 Connection” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function does 
not work if the input signal is NTSC system.
≥The play picture or menu picture is not output from AV2 socket 
during Linked timer recording standby mode.
≥Some televisions have separate terminals for RGB input and 
Q Link and this means you cannot view RGB signals and use 
Direct TV Recording at the same time. Refer to your television's 
operating instructions and select the type best suited to your 
needs. 
(1)
REC/OTR  30
ARD
LR
DVD-RAM
Yes
Cancel
DVD now recording this programme.
RETURN
ENTER
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