39RQT7305 Convenient functions[RAM] [DVD-R]➡ page 34, Entering textThe disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window.[RAM]If set, this will protect the disc from accidental erasure.Press [, ] to set disc protection andpress [ENTER].The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-protected.(➡ page 46, Formatting)[HDD]Erase the entire contents on the HDD.[RAM]Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. Format them before using them inthis unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of adisc.1 Press [, ] to select “Yes” andpress [ENTER].2 Press [, ] to select “Start” andpress [ENTER].A message appears when formatting is finished.3 Press [ENTER].To stop formattingPress [RETURN].pYou can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The discmust be reformatted if you do this.pDo not disconnect the AC power supply cord while themessage “Formatting ..” is on the television. This can renderthe disc unusable.pFormatting normally takes a few minutes; however, it may take upto a maximum of 70 minutes. [RAM]pFormatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.[DVD-R]Prior to finalizing, you can select thebackground that will be displayed asthe DVD-Video top menu afterfinalizing.pYou can change thumbnailsdisplayed in the Top menu.(➡ page 31, Change Thumbnail)Press [, , , ] toselect the background and press [ENTER].[DVD-R]Select whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc.Do this before finalizing the disc.Press [, ] to select “Top Menu” or“Title 1” and press [ENTER].Top Menu: The top menu appears first.Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the topmenu.(➡ page 46, Finalize)[DVD-R]You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing themon this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video that complieswith DVD-Video standards.pSet “TOP MENU” and “Select First play” (➡ above) before finalizingthe disc.1 Press [, ] to select “Yes” andpress [ENTER].2 Press [, ] to select “Start” andpress [ENTER].A message appears when finalizing is finished.3 Press [ENTER].pDo not disconnect the AC power supply cord while themessage “Finalizing the disc” is on the television. This willrender the disc unusable.pFinalizing takes up to 15 minutes.pYou cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’sequipment.pIf you finalize a recorded DVD-R on Panasonic equipment otherthan this unit, the background selected as “TOP MENU” may notdisplay.DVD-R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other playersdue to the condition of the recording.pVisit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs.For U.S.A.: http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-RFor Canada: www.panasonic.caDisc NameDisc ProtectionFormat disc/FormatDVDDVD-RAMDIRECT NAVIGATORPlay backDISC PROTECTION OFDOCUMENTARYCARTRIDGE PROTECTION OFHDDDISC SETTINGDVD-RAMTitles 11UsedFree0 : 225:38 (EP)OnDisc NameFormat discDisc ProtectionTOP MENUSelect First playFinalizeBeforefinalizingAfterfinalizingDisc display on this unit DVD-R DVD-VRecording/Editing/Entering name n VPlay on other players V n147 852963TOP MENU LIST01Display after finalizingThumbnail(Still picture)Title Name