Panasonic DMR-ES20DEB Operating Instructions Manual

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PROTECTCartridgeOnly play round discs.Cleaning DVD-Videos, Video CDs and CDsIf the disc is dirty, wipe it with a moist and then a dry cloth.Bad scratches and stubborn dirt may not be able to be removed so thatrecording, editing or playback is still compromised even after cleaning.The disc should then no longer be used. Do not use benzine, alcohol,water, cleaning sprays, household cleaners or other solvents.Handling DiscsDo not touch the recordingsurface of the disc.Handling DiscsIf the surface of a disc that does not have or was removed from a cartridge is damaged,scratches, dirt, dust or fingerprints can compromise the recording, editing or playback.Such damage can also occur when the disc is inserted back into the cartridge.Cleaning the DVD-RAMClean the disc with a special DVD-RAM cleaner (optional) and readthe cleaner instructions throughly before use.Note:Only the label side of the disc may be written on. Use a soft oil-based felt pen.Do not use a ball-point pen or other hard writing instrument. Do not affix anystickers or labels to the disc. The disc can warp and may become unusable.When not in use, place the disc in its jewel case or cartridgeso that it does not become scratched or dirty.Do not drop the disc, place them on top of each otherand never bang them. Do not place anything on top of the disc.Protect the disc from dirt, dust, heat, humidity, direct sunlight orstrong temperature fluctuations (since condensation water can form).Place the disc in the tray with the label facing upwards.With double-sided discs, place the side that you want to play, with the label facing up.RAM Cartridge discsWhen the write-protection device isactivated, you can neither record noredit or delete the contents of a disc.Remove 8cm discs from thecartridge before you use themon the unit.Cartridge write protectionDVD-Video Recording Format (VR)This format enables the free editing of recordings. Digital programmes that allow "one timeonly recording" can be recorded once on a CPRM-compatible DVD-RAM. Playback is onlypossible on compatible units.DVD-Video Format (V)This format corresponds with the commercially available DVD-Video.Recordings made with this unit must be finalised in order to be played back on aDVD player.Digital programmes that allow "one time only recording" can not be recorded.The DVD-Video format can be recorded on DVD-R or DVD-RW.CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)This unit is compatible with the copy-protection system CPRM for writable media.When using a CPRM-compatible disc, a digital programme can be recorded one time.Programmes broadcast with this copy-protection system cannot be recorded on DVD-R or2.8GB DVD-RAM.RAMDisc formatsRegional codes (DVD-Video only)DVD-Videos with the regional code 2 or ALL can be played with this unit.The code is listed on the backside of the unit.England and Continental Europe: 2.20DVD lens cleaner Compatible modelsOnly for Panasonic`s DVD recorders. Do NOT use this cleaner with any other PanasonicDVD products or with the DVD products of any other companies since doing so maydamage the products.This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not payTV or encrypted channels.