Panasonic DMR-ES40VS Operating Instructions Manual

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49VQT0R73RecordingPreparation≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.≥Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been set,set it (l 44).≥Press [VHS].[1] Insert a video cassette with an intact accidentalerasure prevention tab. (l 46)[2] Press [CH, W, X] to select a TV channel.≥If you keep pressing these buttons, the channels changequickly.≥For VHS, the “DV” channel can be selected however it cannotbe recorded.To select channels 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][3] Press [REC MODE] to select a recording mode.Each time you press the button:SP>EP>VP^-----------------}[4] Press [¥, REC] to start recording.∫ To pause recordingPress [;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart recording.)∫ To stop recordingPress [∫, STOP].Note≥Even if the video cassette you use is labeled “S-VHS”, it is notpossible to record in the S-VHS system with the unit. Itrecords in the normal VHS system.≥You cannot change channels while recording. You can changechannels while in pause mode.≥When recording is paused for 5 or more minutes, the unit returnsto stop mode.∫ To display the approximate remaining tape time[1] Select “TAPE SELECT” from the “VHS” menu and select thecorresponding tape length. (l 52)[2] Press [STATUS] several times.The display changes as follows each time [STATUS] is pressed.Input channel ) Remaining tape time ) Counter^-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------}≥The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly dependingon the tape used.Preparation≥Press [VHS].While recordingPress [¥, REC] to select recording time.≥You can also press [¥, REC] on the main unit.The unit’s displayEach time you press the button:Counter (Cancel) # OFF 0:30 # OFF 1:00 # OFF 1:30^------ OFF 4:00 ! OFF 3:00 ! OFF 2:00 !----------}For your reference≥When the recording time ends, the unit will turn off itself.≥This does not work during scheduled recording.≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫, STOP].Preparation≥Connection (without Audio/Video cable)- Make sure that the “TV” indicator is lit on the unit’s display. If it isnot lit, press [VCR/TV] to light it.≥Connection (with Audio/Video cable)- Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the input mode to “TV”.Press TV’s [CH, W, X] to select a desired TVchannel.For your reference≥You can also do this if the unit is making a scheduled recording.≥The recording is not affected.You can play discs while recording. The recording will not beaffected.≥DVD playback (l 20)Recording TV programs∫ Recording proceduresRecording modeSP: You can record the length shown on the tape.EP: 3 times the length of SP mode.VP: 5 times the length of SP mode.≥To have a longer recording capacity, select “EP” or “VP”.≥If the image quality is important to you or if you wish to store thetape for a long period, select “SP”.≥The unit can play tapes recorded in LP mode on other equipment.VP mode:≥A tape recorded in VP mode by the unit cannot be playedback by other VCRs. It is recommended to distinguish it fromother tapes by writing “VP” on the tape label, etc.≥It takes more time for automatic tracking to work when playingtapes recorded with VP mode, and it may not work at all withsome tapes. Do tracking manually if this is the case (l 48).∫ Specifying the time when recording willstop∫ Watching the TV while recording∫ Playing DVD while VHS recordingVHSPlaybackRecording