Panasonic Dmr Es45 Operating Instructions Manual
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11 RQTV0141 Video cassette information ∫Video cassettes ≥Break off the video cassette’s tab to prevent accidental erasure. Cover the hole with a double layer of adhesive tape when you want to use the video cassette for recording again. ≥You can use video cassettes with the VHS and S-VHS marks, but the unit is unable to make full use of the characteristics of S-VHS video cassettes. ∫Video cassette care ≥Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the heads to become dirty and malfunction. Store...
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12 RQTV0141 Control reference guide (1)Turn the unit on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l18 (2)Select drive (DVD, VHS or SD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l above (3)Select channels and title numbers etc./Enter numbers (4)Cancel/Reset the tape counter (5)Basic operations for recording and play (6)Skip the specified time/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l33 Jet rewind button (JET REW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l37 (7)Direct Navigator...
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14 RQTV0141 STEP 1 Connection This section includes diagrams of two common methods of connection (A-B, pages 1 4 t o 15). Please connect using the one that best suits you. ≥Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about connection methods. (This is in English only.) http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp ≥Before doing any connection, turn off all the equipments and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Peripheral equipments and optional cables are...
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15 RQTV0141 Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead to the unit’s RF IN terminal, and the 75 ≠ coaxial cable to the antenna terminals on the equipment (television etc.). Refer to other equipment’s operating instructions. The unit has DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals and DVD PRIORITY output terminals. v 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...
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16 RQTV0141 STEP 1 Connection S VIDEO OUT terminal The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) After completing “Connection with a television” (l14) or “Connection with a television and cable box or satellite receiver” (l15), connect S VIDEO cable as illustration below. Usually you can watch a picture from INPUT2 terminal. When you want to playback VHS while recording on DVD, change to INPUT1 terminal.COMPONENT VIDEO...
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17 RQTV0141 HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080i or 720p HD video. Set the following: From the Setup menu (l65), Set “HDMI Video Output” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”. ≥Please use HDMI cables that...
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18 RQTV0141 STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning 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...
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19 RQTV0141 ∫If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the actual time Select “j1” or “i1” in “Adjust Time Zone” in the Setup menu (l63). Signal source, RF output channel, channel caption revert to the default values when you perform the procedure below. Scheduled recording settings are also cleared. When the unit is on and stopped [1]Press and hold [CH, W] and [CH, X] on the main unit for about 5 seconds. The unit turns off. [2]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on. Plug-in Auto Tuning...
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20 RQTV0141 Other settings 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...