Panasonic Dmr Es40 Operating Instructions Manual

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Convenient 
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Transferring 
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Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-ES40V
Dear Customer 
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance 
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read 
the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the 
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may 
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of important operating and maintenance 
(servicing) instructions in the literature 
accompanying the...

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Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety 
instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
(1) Read these instructions.
(2) Keep these instructions.
(3) Heed all warnings.
(4) Follow all instructions.
(5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
(6) Clean only with dry cloth.
(7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 
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Warning and Important Information ..................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................3
Precautions for installation................................................................3
About descriptions in these operating instructions ...........................3
Useful features..................................................................................3
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VHS
Playback
Inserting a video cassette ...............................................................46
Video cassette information .............................................................46
≥Video cassettes ........................................................................46
≥Video cassette care ..................................................................46
≥Maintenance .............................................................................46
Playing a...

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°You cannot consecutively record or play both sides.
≥We recommend using Panasonic discs. We recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.
≥Discs from other manufactures may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.
≥You may not be able to record to DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R discs on this unit or play them due to the condition of the recording.
≥You cannot record programs that allow “One time only recording” to CPRM...

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°Play may be impossible on some DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format), +RW, CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the 
recording.
≥You can play still pictures (JPEG), CD-DA, Video CD and MP3 format data recorded on CD-R/RW. Close the session or finalize the disc 
after recording.
≥The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating 
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
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∫How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
∫Concerning non-cartridge discs
Be careful about scratches and dirt.
∫If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
∫Handling precautions
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc 
warping and unbalanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)
≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt 
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∫When recording an SAP program to DVD-R, etc.
Select the audio to record before recording or transferring (dubbing).
Some television programs are broadcast in SAP (Secondary Audio Program). You have to select the audio recording type before recording or 
transferring (dubbing) them to DVD-R, etc.
∫Playing the disc on other DVD players
The disc must be finalized after recording or transferring (dubbing) (l31).
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(1)Turn the unit on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l15
(2)Input select (IN1, IN2 or DV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l57
(3)Select drive (DVD or VHS)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l above
(4)Select channels and title numbers etc./Enter numbers
(5)Cancel/Reset the tape counter
(6)Basic operations for recording and play
(7)Show Top menu/Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l22, 33
(8)Selection/Enter,...