Panasonic Dmr Es30 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫About batteries
≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match 
those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type 
batteries.
Do not:
≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types at the same 
time.
≥heat or expose to flame.
≥take apart or short circuit.
≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can 
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a...

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Common to DVD/VHS
[A]Main display
≥Current time
≥VHS recording and play counter
≥Scheduled recording start time
≥Miscellaneous messages, etc.
[B]Transfer (Dubbing) direction indicator
[C]Main display
≥Disc recording and play counter
≥Scheduled recording end time
≥Miscellaneous messages, etc.
VHS
(1)Scheduled recording indicator ( ) (l52)
On: 
When a scheduled recording program is registered and 
recordable tape is inserted.
Flashes: 
When it turns out that the unit cannot...

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≥Please read “Precautions For Installation”. (l3)
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥If the antenna connector doesn’t match (l14)
∫Do not connect the unit through a video cassette 
recorder
Video signals sent through video cassette recorders will be affected 
by copyright protection systems and the picture will not be shown 
correctly on the TV.
≥When connecting the unit to a TV with a built-in VCR, connect to 
the input...

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≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver.
≥You can enjoy viewing cable TV or satellite TV programming.≥You can record and view scrambled and unscrambled channels 
simultaneously if connections are made as shown in the diagram 
below.
¢For more information on connections (l13)
Use one of the following connections to suit your antenna...

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DVD only
≥Connect an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. 
(l7)
≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio Output”. (l44)
≥You cannot use any amplifier with a DTS Digital Surround decoder 
not suited to DVD.
≥Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when 
playing DVD-Audio
DVD onlyThe unit has DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals and DVD output 
terminals.
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT
≥For DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals, both DVD and VHS 
signals can be...

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After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing 
[Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit 
assists you to set the on-screen language, and automatically tunes in 
all the channels it can receive and sets the clock.
The unit automatically determines the type of transmission (airwaves 
or cable) and puts them into channels as follows.
Preparation
≥Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to the...

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Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
[1]
While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[3]Select “SETUP” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER]. 
[4]Select “Channel” with [3, 4] and press [2,1].
[5]Select “Signal Source (RF IN)” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER]. 
[6]Select “Antenna” or “CableTV” with [3, 4] and 
press [ENTER].
[7]Select “Set Channels Automatically” with 
[3,4] and press [ENTER]. 
[8]Press [ENTER].
≥Auto Channel Setting starts. This...

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You can use the preset captions, or manually enter new ones 
yourself.
The captions you enter are used as channel names and displayed on 
the Direct Navigator screen.
[1]While stopped 
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other 
Functions” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[3]Select “SETUP” with 
[3, 4] and press 
[ENTER]. 
[4]Select “Channel” with 
[3, 4] and press 
[2,1].
≥Go to the item you want to set next.≥Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Channel captions”.
[5]Select “Preset Channel...

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Change the remote control code on the main unit and on the remote 
control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products 
close together. When changing the remote control code, make sure 
the two codes are same.
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.
[1]While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
[2]Select “Other 
Functions” with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
[3]Select “SETUP” with 
[3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
[4]Select “Setup” with [3, 4] and press [2,1]....

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Connection (without Audio/Video cable) only
In some cases, interference (lines or patterning) or a very poor 
picture may appear on the TV when the DVD Recorder is 
connected. If this happens, follow the steps below to change 
the video playback channel (RF output channel) to remove the 
interference.
[1]Press [FUNCTIONS] for more than 5 seconds.
The RF output channel number is displayed on the unit display.
[2]Press [CH,W, X] to select a channel number 
(CH3 or CH4).
≥(For...