Panasonic DMR-ES40VS, Operating Instructions Manual

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Getting started
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VQT0R73
Getting started
Warning and Important Information ..................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................3
Precautions for installation................................................................3
About descriptions in these operating instructions ...........................3
Useful features..................................................................................3
Contents ...........................................................................................4
Concerning discs ..............................................................................6
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Discs you can use for recording and play
[12 cm (5
z
)/8 cm (3
z
)]..................................................................6
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Play-only discs [12 cm (5
z
)/8 cm (3
z
)].........................................7
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Discs that cannot be played .......................................................7
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Concerning logo marks ..............................................................7
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Disc handling ..............................................................................8
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Inserting discs ............................................................................8
Maintenance .....................................................................................8
Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit ....................................9
Accessories ......................................................................................9
Remote control ...............................................................................10
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Batteries and remote control ....................................................10
Main unit .........................................................................................11
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The unit’s display......................................................................11
STEP 1 Connection .......................................................................12
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Connecting a TV and VCR .......................................................12
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Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver ...........................13
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If the antenna connector does not match .................................13
- Other antenna connections to the unit ...................................13
- Other antenna connections from the unit to the TV ...............13
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DVD output and DVD/VHS output ............................................14
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Connecting an amplifier or system component ........................14
- To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video
(digital connection).................................................................14
- Connection to a stereo amplifier (analog connection)............14
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To enjoy even higher fidelity.....................................................14
- Connection to the S-VIDEO IN terminal.................................14
- Connection to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals ..........14
STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning ..........................................................15
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If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails .......................................................16
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Adding and deleting channels ..................................................16
STEP 3 Channel settings...............................................................16
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Guide channel settings for VCR Plus
i
system........................16
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Channel captions......................................................................17
- Preset Channel Captions .......................................................17
- Manual Channel Captions......................................................17
STEP 4 Set up to match your TV and remote control ....................18
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When other Panasonic products respond to
this remote control....................................................................18
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TV operation .............................................................................18
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Selecting TV type .....................................................................19
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Removing Interference .............................................................19
DVD
Playback
Playing discs...................................................................................20
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To stop play..............................................................................20
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To pause play...........................................................................20
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When a menu screen appears on the TV.................................20
Quick View (Play
t
1.3) ..................................................................20
Fast forward and rewind — SEARCH.............................................20
Skipping ..........................................................................................20
Slow-motion play ............................................................................20
Frame-by-frame viewing .................................................................21
Direct play.......................................................................................21
Erasing a title that is being played ..................................................21
CM Skip ..........................................................................................21
Create chapters ..............................................................................21
Displaying the TV image as a picture-in-picture/
Selecting an amount of time to skip — Time Slip.........................21
Changing audio during play ............................................................21
Playing discs which contain both MP3 and still pictures .................22
Using menus to play MP3 discs......................................................22
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Using the tree screen to find a group .......................................23
To show the JPEG Menu ................................................................23
- Playing a still picture ..............................................................23
- Start Slide Show/Slide Interval...............................................23
- To select the still pictures in another folder............................23
Recording
Recording TV programs ................................................................. 24
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Recording procedures.............................................................. 24
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Recording modes and approximate recording times ............... 24
Selecting audio to record ............................................................... 25
Specifying the time when recording will stop.................................. 25
Watching the TV while recording.................................................... 25
Flexible Recording mode (FR) ....................................................... 25
Playing while you are recording ..................................................... 26
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Chasing play ............................................................................ 26
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Simultaneous recording and play............................................. 26
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TIME SLIP................................................................................ 26
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Playing VHS while recording.................................................... 26
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DV automatic recording (DV AUTO RECORDING) ................. 27
Cautions for using scheduled recording on DVD ........................... 28
Scheduled Recording ..................................................................... 28
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Using VCR Plus
_
system ........................................................ 28
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Manual programming ............................................................... 29
Check, change or delete programs ................................................ 29
Editing
DISC MANAGEMENT .................................................................... 30
- Disc Name ............................................................................. 30
- Disc Protection ...................................................................... 30
- Erase All Titles ...................................................................... 30
- Format Disc ........................................................................... 31
- Playback will start with:.......................................................... 31
- Finalize .................................................................................. 31
Entering text ................................................................................... 32
Using the Direct Navigator ............................................................. 33
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Selecting recorded titles to play ............................................... 33
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Editing titles with SUB MENU button ....................................... 33
- Erase Title ............................................................................. 33
- Properties .............................................................................. 33
- Edit Title ................................................................................ 34
- View Chapters ....................................................................... 35
Playing playlists.............................................................................. 36
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Other functions for playlists...................................................... 37
- Properties .............................................................................. 37
- View Chapters ....................................................................... 37
Convenient functions
Using DISPLAY menus .................................................................. 38
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Common procedures ............................................................... 38
- Disc menu ............................................................................. 38
- Play menu ............................................................................. 39
- Video menu ........................................................................... 39
- Audio menu ........................................................................... 39
- Other menu ........................................................................... 39
Changing the unit’s settings ........................................................... 40
Entering a password (Ratings) ....................................................... 40
Summary of settings....................................................................... 41
Clock Settings ................................................................................ 44
- Set Clock Automatically......................................................... 44
- Adjust Time Zone .................................................................. 44
- Set Clock Manually................................................................ 44
FUNCTIONS window ..................................................................... 45
Status displays ............................................................................... 45
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