Panasonic Dmr Es40 Operating Instructions Manual

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(1)Remote control signal sensor/
DVD/VHS POWER on/off button (Í/I, POWER) . . . . . . .l15
≥To switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
In the standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small 
amount of power.
(2)Cassette eject button (

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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 (l13)
∫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 an 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 (l12)
Use one of the following connections to suit your antenna...

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The unit has DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals and DVD 
PRIORITY output terminals.
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT
≥For DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals, both DVD and VHS 
signals can be output.
DVD PRIORITY OUT
≥You can also playback a tape with the DVD PRIORITY output 
terminal except while recording, or making a scheduled recording, 
on the DVD.
DVD only
≥Connect an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. 
(l7)
≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio Output”. (l42)
≥You...

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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 in setting 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
≥Press [DVD].
≥Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input to suit the...

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[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 takes a few minutes.
[9]Press...

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[7]Use [3, 4] to select the channel corresponding 
to the guide channel and press [2].
≥To delete a number, press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢].
≥Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter other channels.
[8]Press [ENTER].
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
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...

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If other Panasonic products are placed close together, change the 
remote control code on the main unit and on the remote control (the 
two must match). When changing the remote control code, make 
sure the two codes are same.
Under normal circumstances use the factory set code “1”.
[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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You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3 
standard aspect TV that is not compatible with progressive output. 
(l58)
[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 “TV Screen” with [3, 4] and press 
[2,1].
[5]Select “TV Type” with [3, 4] and press 
[ENTER]. 
≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:
≥480p/480i:
Select “480p” if the TV is compatible with progressive...

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DV D
Playback
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD]
[1]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.
[2]Insert a disc. 
(l8)
[3]Press [1, PLAY].
≥The disc tray closes and play begins.
(The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts.)
≥Playback starts from the most recently recorded title.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›]
≥Playback starts from the beginning of the disc.
[DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD]
During play
Press [∫,...