Panasonic DMR-ES40VS Operating Instructions Manual

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24VQT0R73Recording[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]≥You can record up to 99 titles on a disc (49 titles [+R]).≥It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One timeonly recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R or 8 cm (3q) DVD-RAMdiscs. Use a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.≥Recording will take place on open space on the disc. Data will notbe overwritten.≥If there is no space left on the recording disc, you will need to eraseunwanted titles (l 21, 33) or use a new disc.Preparation≥Release protection (disc l 30, cartridge l 30). [RAM]≥Select an audio type you want to record. (l 25)[1] Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.[2] Insert a disc. (l 8)≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with the unit, format itto ensure accurate recording (l 31, “Format Disc”).[3] Press [CH, W, X] to select the channel.To select with the numbered buttons:Antenna Mode (Airwaves)e.g., “5”: [0] )[5]“15”: [1] )[5]CableTV Mode (Cable)e.g., “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]“15”: [0] )[1] )[5]“115”: [1] )[1] )[5][4] Press [REC MODE] toselect the recordingmode (XP, SP, LP or EP).[5] Press [¥, REC] to startrecording.≥You cannot change the channel orrecording mode during recording. You can change them whilerecording is paused, but the subsequent material is recordedas a separate title.∫To pause recordingPress [;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart recording.)≥Title is not split into separate titles.≥You can also press [¥, REC] to restart recording.∫To stop recordingPress [∫, STOP].≥Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped.≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recordingmanagement information after recording finishes. [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R](Unit: hour)≥Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times maybecome shorter than indicated.° When “Recording Time in EP Mode” has been set to“EP-Extended Play (6H)” in the SETUP menu. (l 41)The sound quality is lower compared to other recording modeswhen using “EP-Extended Play (8H)”.NoteWhen recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not bepossible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In thiscase use EP (6H) mode.FR (Flexible Recording mode l 25):≥You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings.Recording TV programsPreparation≥Press [DVD].∫ Recording proceduresWhen recording to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R≥When recording MTS broadcasts- If you do not connect a cable TV boxSelect “Main” or “Secondary Audio Program (SAP)” in “SelectMTS” in the SETUP menu (l 42).- If you connect a cable TV boxSelect “Main” or “SAP” on the cable TV box.≥The aspect ratio of the recorded image will be 4:3.≥In order to play a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +Rrecorded using this unit on another playback source, thedisc must first be finalized (l 31).SKIP/INDEX SLOW/SEARCHREW FFPLAYSSCHEDULEOPERATIONSELECTDVD ERASEREC REC MODE ADD/DLTPOWERTIME SLIPFUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP MENURETURNCM SKIPCANCEL/RESETVOLUMECHINPUT SELECTSTATUSDISPLAYAUDIOTVTV/VIDEOVHS DVDTRACKING/V-LOCKSUB MENUDVD/VHS POWERVCR Plus+DUBBINGVHS DVDCREATECHAPTER VCR/TVJET REWRECFUNCTIONSRETURNSTATUSCHTVTV/VIDEODVDVCR/TVVCR/TVDVDRETURNFUNCTIONSSTATUS∫3, 4, 2, 1ENTERTV/VIDEOCH, W, XμDVD/VHS POWERÍ;CH, W, XAUDIOAUDIOREC MODEREC MODENumberedbuttons∫ Recording modes and approximaterecording timesDVD-RAM DVD-RDVD-RW+R(4.7 GB)Single-sided(4.7 GB)Double-sided(9.4 GB)XP (High quality) 1 2 1SP (Normal) 2 4 2LP (Long play) 4 8 4EP (Extra long play) 8 (6°) 16 (12°) 8 (6°)Remaining time on the discRECEP (6H)°EP (8H)LPSPXPPicture qualityRecording timeDVD