PANASONIC LQMD800
Owner's Manual

Recording programs
RAM DVD-R � Use a disc that can be recorded on and that has enough space available. � Ensure the write protect tab is not set to �PROTECT�. � Ensure the disc is not write-protected with DISC INFORMATION. RAM � When using a disc in this unit for the first time, format it for more precise recording.
� There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (see page 11). � DVD-RAM use a more reliable recording system than DVD-R. Use DVDRAM for important recordings. � The condition of the unit and video input may cause the picture to be momentarily disrupted. � Scratches and dirt on a disc may make it impossible to record for a few seconds.

To pause recording
Press [PAUSE ]. Press again to restart recording.

To stop recording
Press [STOP ].

(1) Press [OPEN/CLOSE

] to open the tray and insert a disc.

� Insert one disc only within the tray�s guides. � Press [OPEN/CLOSE ] to close the tray. � Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (With double-sided discs, load so the label for the side you want to record is facing up.) � Disc with cartridge Press to the rear � Disc without cartridge Label up

Re-inserting double-sided discs
You can get up to 8 hours recording when you use double-sided discs and use the �LP� mode.

Recording modes and approximate recording times in hours
DVD-RAM Single-sided (4.7 GB) 1 2 4 Double-sided (9.4 GB) 2 4 8 DVD-R (4.7 GB) 1 2 4

Arrow in

XP (High quality) SP (Normal) LP (Long play)

(2) Select the input on the MENU window.
� Select �(VIDEO)�, SV(S-VIDEO)�, or �DV�.

When using DVD-R
� You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video. � The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video signal input.

(3) Select the recording mode.
� Select �XP�, �SP�, or �LP�.

(4) Select the audio mode. (5) Adjust the audio recording level.
� Adjust the audio REC Level control (CH1/MIC or CH2) on the front panel. � Select �LPCM� or �Dolby Digital�.

Recording sound using LPCM
To obtain higher quality recordings using LPCM, prepare as follows: (1) Select �LPCM� in the SETUP menu, �Sound�-�Audio Mode for XP/SP Recording�. (2) Set recording mode to �XP� or �SP�.

(6) Press [REC Notes:

] to start recording.

� The program which has already been recorded is not overwritten.
� This unit does not support recording the signal from a computer. � If recording is impossible when using DV IN, check the connections and the settings of DV equipment, turn the unit off, and then turn it on again. � You can record up to 99 programs on one disc. � The message �Cannot record. Maximum number of programs recorded.� is displayed if you try to start recording when there are already 99 programs on a disc. Erase unneeded programs (DVD-RAM/DVD-R) or use a new disc to continue recording. � Do not vibrate the unit while recording.

Note:
� Sound recordings made using LPCM require more information than usual. Consequently the picture quality of LPCM recordings may worsen.

When using DVD-R or discs with LPCM recording
When recording bilingual audio with connecting to a decoder or a digital receiver, select the audio type either �M1(Main audio)� or �M2(Secondary audio)� on the connected devices. (You cannot select the audio type on this unit.)

For your reference:
� Poor video quality or coloring may indicate that the material you are recording has copy protection. � Select the TV system (NTSC/PAL) of the program you wish to record. � We recommend connecting one piece of DV equipment at a time. � When DV equipment is connected, it is not possible to use the DV terminal and operate the unit from other equipment. � In the case of some DV equipment, pictures and sound may not be received properly. � If there is no monitor television picture when playing back from an external device, turn the external device off and then on once again. � 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. � When recording from DV equipment, the audio setting can be made at �Audio Mode for DV Input�. � You cannot change the input or the recording mode during recording or when recording is paused. � 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 programs (DVD-RAM only, �Erasing programs�) or use another disc. � If the character set recorded on a disc is different from the set designated for each region when recording to, editing, or finalizing its disc, titles may not be displayed. When using discs recorded with a DVD video recorder for a different destination, do not perform all operations except play.

For your reference:
RAM
� Both audio types of �M1� and �M2� can be recorded. (When playing, you can select either one.)

Note:
DVD-R
� You cannot use the DISPLAY menu to change audio type when a DVD-R is in the disc tray.

To check the remaining time and the current mode during recording
Press [STATUS] several times to show the following displays.

Available recording time and recording mode (e.g., : �0:50 XP� indicates 50 minutes in XP mode)

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