Panasonic Dmr Es30 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording
Preparation
≥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 (l46).
≥Press [VHS].
[1]Insert a video cassette with an intact accidental 
erasure prevention tab. 
(l48)
[2]Press [CH, W, X] to select a TV channel.
≥If you keep pressing these buttons, the channels change 
quickly. 
To select channels with the numeric buttons:
Antenna Mode (Airwaves)
e.g., “5”: [0] )[5]
“15”: [1] )[5]
CableTV Mode...

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∫Scheduled recording automatically starts at the set 
time.
≥Scheduled recording can be started whether the unit is turned on or 
off. When the unit is turned off, the sound and the video cannot be 
outputted to the TV.
∫Scheduled recording for TV programs cannot be 
executed on both DVD and VHS at the same time.
Make sure the scheduled recording start times do not overlap on 
both DVD (l29) and VHS (l53) Scheduled Recording screens.
 When the scheduled recording settings overlap:...

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≥When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, select the 
channel on the cable TV box or satellite receiver before scheduled 
recording starts.
[1]Press [SCHEDULE].
≥Make sure “NEW SCHEDULED RECORDING” is selected.
[2]Press [ENTER] to move and change the items 
using [3, 4, 2, 1]. 
≥You may also use the numeric buttons to enter “CH”. 
≥CH (Program Position/TV Station Name)
≥DATE
 You can also make a daily or weekly program.
≥ON (start time)/OFF (finish time)
The time...

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Convenient functions
The unit automatically records special index signals on the tape 
every time a recording is started. The index search function makes 
use of these index signals to let you find the beginning of a desired 
program quickly and easily.
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel on the TV.
≥Press [VHS].
≥Insert a recorded video cassette.
While stopped or during normal play
Press [: ] or [ 9].
≥Each press increases the number of skips.
∫To cancel the index search
Press [∫,...

Convenient functions
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To see these displays, set the “OSD” item in the “VHS MENU” to 
“ON”. (l54)
Press [STATUS].
The time and operation details appear on the screen for about 
5 seconds. 
Note
≥These displays do not appear when paused or during slow play. 
≥The on-screen display may be distorted depending on the playback 
tape or the input signal. When a stereo and/or SAP broadcast is received, “STEREO” or 
“SAP” lights to show the type of broadcast. 
While playing tapes
Press [AUDIO].
≥The...

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DV D / V H S
Transferring (Dubbing)
You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on the unit.
You cannot transfer (dub) titles which have been treated to prevent copying.
Before transferring (dubbing)
DirectionType of transfer (dubbing) you wantSuitable methodsFromTo
VHSDVD-RAM, DVD-R, 
DVD-RW, or +R
Easy transferring (dubbing) with one button
≥When you want to transfer (dub) from the selected start 
point to the end of the tapeOne Touch Transfer 
(l57)
Transferring (dubbing)...

Transferring (Dubbing)
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[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
You can transfer (dub) programs recorded on a tape onto a disc° with 
one stroke of the button.
In One Touch Transfer (Dubbing), programs are automatically 
transferred (dubbed) onto the disc from the location of playback at 
the time when the transfer (dubbing) of the tape starts.
°Available discs for transfer (dubbing) from tape are DVD-RAM, 
non-finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R.
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel...

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(3)Select recording mode (XP, SP, LP, EP or FR) with [3, 4] 
and press [ENTER].
≥About FR mode (lbelow)
(4)Press [2].
(5)Press [4].
[6]Set the time limit.
≥If you are not going to change 
the recording time, press [4], 
then skip to step 7.
∫To change the setting
(1)Make sure “Time Limit” is 
selected and press [1].
(2)Make sure “Time Limit” is selected and press [ENTER].
(3)Select time limit (“On” or “Off”) with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER].
≥“When you select “Off”,...

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You can transfer (dub) titles recorded on a disc° onto a tape with one 
touch of the button.
In One Touch Transfer (dubbing), all contents on the disc are 
automatically dubbed onto the tape.
°Available discs for transfer (dubbing) onto tape are [RAM] [-R] 
[-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›].
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.
DVD
≥Insert the disc containing the program to be copied (l8).
VHS
≥ Insert a video cassette with an accidental erasure...

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[RAM] [-RW‹VR›]
You can transfer (dub) multiple titles or playlists recorded on a disc 
onto a tape in combination.
°Available discs for transfer (dub) onto tape are [RAM] [-RW‹VR›].
Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.
DVD
≥Insert the disc containing the program to be copied (l8).
VHS
≥ Insert a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab. 
(l48)
≥
Confirm that the remaining tape time is sufficient for recording. (l55)...