Panasonic DMR-ES40V manual

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    Getting s tarted Playba ck Recording Editing Conven ient functio ns Play back Reco rd ing Conven ient functio ns T ransf errin g (Dub bing) Refe renc e Espa ñol DV D VHS P PC Operating Inst ructions DVD Recorder Model No. DMR-E S40V Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. F or optimum per formance and safety, p lease read these instru[...]

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    2 VQT0R73 Gett ing st arted The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert t he user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the prod uct’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magn itude to consti tute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equila[...]

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    Gett ing st arted 3 VQT0R73 Read these operating instructions c arefully before us ing the uni t. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicabl e 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 a[...]

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    Gett ing st arted 4 VQT0R73 Getting started Warning and Important Information ................................ .................. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTI ONS ..... ....... ...... .... ...... ....... ...... .3 Precau tions fo r instal lation...... ....... .... ...... .... ....... ...... .... ...... ..... ...... ...3 About descriptions in these [...]

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    Gett ing st arted 5 VQT0R73 VHS Playback Inserting a video cassette ...............................................................46 Video cassette information ..... .................................. ......................46 ≥ Video casset tes .................................................. ......................46 ≥ Video casset te care .[...]

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    Gett ing st arted 6 VQT0R73 ° You cannot cons ecutively record or play both s ides. ≥ We recomm end using Panasonic discs. We recomm end using DVD-RA M di scs 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 r[...]

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    Gett ing st arted 7 VQT0R73 ° Play may be impossible on some DVD-R W (DVD Video Recording f ormat), +RW, CD-R or CD -RW discs due to the c ondition of the recording. ≥ You can play still pictures (J PEG), CD-DA, Video CD and MP3 format dat a recorded on CD-R/RW. Close the session or fi nalize the disc after recording. ≥ The producer of the dis[...]

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    Gett ing st arted 8 VQT0R73 ∫ How to hold a disc Do not touch the recorded surface. ∫ Concerning non -cartridge d iscs Be carefu l about scratches and dirt. ∫ If there is dirt or con densation on the disc Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. ∫ Handling precaution s ≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to disc s. (This may caus e disc w[...]

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    Gett ing st arted 9 VQT0R73 ∫ When re cordin g an S AP pro gram to D VD-R, et c. Select the audio to record before record ing or transferring (dubbing). Some telev ision programs are br oadcast in SA P (Seconda ry Audio Program ). You have to select the audio r ecording type bef ore rec ording or transferring (dubbing) them to DVD-R, etc. ∫ Pla[...]

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    Gett ing st arted 10 VQT0R73 (1) T urn the unit on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 15 (2) Input select (IN1, I N2 or D V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 57 (3) Sele ct dri ve (DVD or VHS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l ab ove (4) Select channels a nd title numbers etc./Enter numbers (5[...]

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    Gett ing st arted 11 VQT0R73 (1) Remote control signal sensor/ DVD / V H S P O WER on/ off button ( Í /I, PO WE R) . . . . . . . l 15 ≥ To switch the unit from on t o standby mode or vice versa. In the stand by mode, the unit is still consum ing a sm all amount of power . (2) Cassette eject button ( < , EJECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Gett ing st arted 12 VQT0R73 ≥ Please read “Precautions for installation”. ( l 3 ) ≥ Before connection, turn off all equipment an d read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥ If the antenna connecto r doesn’t m atch ( l 13) ∫ Do not connec t the unit through a vide o cassett e record er Video signals sent through video cassette re[...]

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    Gett ing st arted 13 VQT0R73 ≥ You need to s ubscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service to enjoy viewing t heir programming. ≥ Consult your service provider regarding an appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver. ≥ You can enjoy viewing cable TV or satellite TV programm ing. ≥ You can r ecord and v iew scrambled and unscrambled cha[...]

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    Gett ing st arted 14 VQT0R73 The unit has DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals and DVD PRIORITY output terminals. DVD/VHS COMMON OUT ≥ For DVD/VHS COMMON out put terminals, both D VD and V HS signals can be out put. DVD PRIORITY OUT ≥ You can also playback a tape with the DVD PRIORITY output terminal except while recording, or making a scheduled rec[...]

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    Gett ing st arted 15 VQT0R73 After plugging the unit into your hous ehold AC outlet and pressing [ Í , DVD/VHS POWER] to tu rn the uni t on for the firs t time, the uni t assists you in setting the on-screen language, and automatically tunes in all the channels it can receive and s ets the clock. The unit automatically determines the type of trans[...]

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    Gett ing st arted 16 VQT0R73 [1] Whi le stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. [2] Select “Other Functions” with [ 3 , 4 ] and press [ENTER]. [3] Select “ SETUP” with [ 3 , 4 ] and press [ENTER]. [4] Sele ct “Channel” wit h [ 3 , 4 ] and press [ 2 , 1 ]. [5] Sele ct “Signal Sourc e (RF IN)” with [ 3 , 4 ] and press [ ENTER]. [6] Select “Anten[...]

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    Gett ing st arted 17 VQT0R73 [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] Pre ss [ENTER ]. ∫ To return to the previ ous scree n Press [RETURN]. ∫ To ex it the sc re en Press [RETURN] several tim[...]

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    Gett ing st arted 18 VQT0R73 If other Panasonic products are placed close together, change the remote control code on the main unit and on t he remote control (the two must match). When changing the remote control code, make sure the two codes are same. Under normal circumsta nces use the factory set code “1”. [1] Whi le stopped Press [FUNCTION[...]

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    Gett ing st arted 19 VQT0R73 You do not hav e to change t he setting when conn ected to a 4:3 standard aspect TV that is not compatible with progressive output. ( l 58) [1] Whi le stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. [2] Select “Other Functions” with [ 3 , 4 ] and press [ENTER]. [3] Select “SE TUP” with [ 3 , 4 ] a nd pr ess [EN TER]. [4] Select “T[...]

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    20 VQT0R73 DV D Playback [RAM] [-R] [-RW ‹V ›] [+R] [DVD -V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD ] [CD] [1] Pre ss [ Í , DVD/VHS POWER] to tur n the unit on. [2] In sert a disc . ( l 8) [3] Pre ss [ 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 rec[...]

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    Playback 21 VQT0R73 [RAM] [-R] [-RW ‹V ›] [+R] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD -V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] While paused Press [ 2; ] ([ 2 ]) or [ ;1 ] ([ 1 ]). ≥ Each press s hows the next or previous f rame. ≥ Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward. ≥ Press [ 1 , PLA Y] to res tart playback. ≥ [VCD] Forward direction ([...]

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    Playback 22 VQT0R73 2 [CD] The scre en shown below is displayed w hen you inser t a disc containing MP3 files and still pi ctures (JPEG ). Press [E NTER]. ∫ To play MP3 Refer to “Using men us to p lay MP3 discs”. ( l right) ∫ To play stil l pictures Refer to “To show the JPEG Menu”. ( l 23) [CD] The unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R[...]

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    Playback 23 VQT0R73 [1] Whi le the file list is displayed ( l 22) Press [ 1 ] whi le a track is high lighted to di splay the tree scre en. ≥ You cannot s elect groups with no MP3 fi les. ≥ Press [ 2 , 1 ] t o jump lay ers in the t ree screen. [2] Pre ss [ 3 , 4 ] to select a group and press [ENTER]. ≥ The file list f or the selected group app[...]

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    24 VQT0R73 Recor ding [RAM] [-R] [-RW ‹V ›] [+R] ≥ You can record up to 99 titles on a disc (49 titles [+R] ). ≥ It is not possible t o record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R or 8 cm (3 q ) DVD-RAM discs. Use a CPRM compatible DVD-RA M. ≥ Recording will take place on open s pace on the di[...]

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    Recor ding 25 VQT0R73 [RAM] Press [AUD IO]. Stereo # SAP # Mono ^------- --------- ------------ } [-R] [- RW‹ V›] [+R] Select the audio [Main or Secondary Audio Program (SAP)] in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu. ( l 42) While recording Press [ ¥ , REC] to se lect the r ecor ding ti me. ≥ You can also press [ ¥ , REC] on t he main unit. T[...]

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    Recor ding 26 VQT0R73 [RAM] Hint ≥ Sound is not output while f ast-forwarding. You can s tart play from the beginning of the title while continuing to record it. While recording or scheduled recording Press [ 1 , PLAY] . ≥ Play starts while r ecording proceeds . For your ref erence ≥ After recording has started, it will take ti me before this[...]

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    Recor ding 27 VQT0R73 [RAM] When the “DV AUTO RECORDING” function is used, programs are recorded as a title. At t he same time chapters are created at eac h break in the images automatically. Preparation (1) Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect t he equipment with the unit ’s DV input terminal ( l 57). (2) Turn on the main un[...]

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    Recor ding 28 VQT0R73 [RAM] [-R] [-RW ‹V ›] [+R] ∫ Scheduled recordin g automatica lly starts at the se t time. ≥ Scheduled recording can be started only wh en the unit is tu rned off. About 1 minute bef ore the sch eduled recording s tarts, the unit switches on. When it finishes, the unit switches back off. If anothe r program is also bein[...]

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    Recor ding 29 VQT0R73 ≥ When connecting a cable TV box or sat ellite receiver, select the channel on the cable T V box or satellite receiver before scheduled recording starts. [1] Press [S CHEDULE]. ≥ Make sure “New Scheduled Recording” is select ed. [2] Pre ss [ENT ER], then mo ve an d chan ge th e item s us ing [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ]. ≥ You [...]

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    30 VQT0R73 Editing [RAM] [-R] [-RW ‹V ›] [+R] Preparation ≥ Release protection (disc l right, cartridge l right) . [RAM] ≥ Insert a disc ( l 8). ≥ Press [DV D]. [1] Whi le stopped Press [F UNCTION S]. [2] Sele ct “Other Functions” wi th [ 3 , 4 ] and press [E NTER]. [3] Sele ct “DISC MANAGEMENT” with [ 3 , 4 ] and press [ENTER]. [[...]

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    Editing 31 VQT0R73 [RAM] [-RW‹V ›] [-RW‹VR›] ≥ Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DISC MANAGEMENT”. [4] Select “Forma t Disc” wit h [ 3 , 4 ] and press [ENTER]. [5] Sele ct “Yes ” wi th [ 2 ] and press [ENTER]. [6] Select “Sta rt” with [ 2 ] and press [ENTE R]. ≥ Formatting starts. ≥ A message appears when formatting is finished.[...]

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    Editing 32 VQT0R73 [RAM] [-R] [-RW ‹V ›] [+R] You can give names to recorded t itles, etc. The maximum num ber of characters: [RAM] Characters ≥ Title 64 ≥ Title (scheduled recording) 44 ≥ Disc 64 [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R ] Characters ≥ Title 44 ≥ Disc 40 Note ≥ If a name is long, part of it may not be shown in some screens. Preparatio[...]

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    Editing 33 VQT0R73 [RAM] [-R] [-RW ‹V ›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] Press [DIRECT NAVIG ATOR] and the list of t itles recorded (Title View) is shown. You can pl ay and edit a desired title. For your ref erence ≥ You cannot edit during recording or transferring (dubbing), etc. ≥ The maximum number of items on a disc: - Title: 99 ( [+R] 49 titles) - [...]

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    Editing 34 VQT0R73 [RAM] [-R] [-RW ‹V ›] [+R] You can per form various kinds of title editing. Preparation ≥ Release protection (disc l 30, cartr idge l 30). [RAM] ≥ Press [DV D]. [1] Press [DIREC T NAVIGATOR] and use [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to selec t a de sired t itle. ≥ “To show other pages” l 33 ≥ “Multiple editing” l 33 [2] Press[...]

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    Editing 35 VQT0R73 [RAM] [-R] [-RW ‹V ›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] [1] Press [DIREC T NAVIGATOR] and use [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to selec t a de sired t itle. ≥ “To show other pages” l 33 [2] Press [S UB MENU]. [3] Sele ct “View Chapters” with [ 3 , 4 ] and press [E NTER]. [4] Sele ct a de sired chap ter wit h [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ]. ≥ To start play [...]

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    Editing 36 VQT0R73 [RAM] [-RW ‹VR›] (Play o nly) Note ≥ You cannot create or edit pl aylists on this unit. However, you can play a playlist that has been c r eated or edited on a different equipment. Preparation ≥ Release protection (disc l 30, cartr idge l 30). [RAM] ≥ Press [DV D]. [1] Whi le stopped Press [F UNCTION S]. [2] Select “O[...]

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    Editing 37 VQT0R73 [RAM] [-RW ‹VR›] (Properties only) Preparation ≥ Press [DV D]. [1] Whi le stopped Press [F UNCTION S]. [2] Select “Other Functions” with [ 3 , 4 ] and press [ENTER]. [3] Sele ct “PLAYLISTS” with [ 3 , 4 ] and press [ENTER]. [4] Use [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to sel ect a playlist. ≥ “To show other pages” l 33 [5] Press[...]

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    38 VQT0R73 Conven ient f unctions [RAM] [-R] [-RW ‹V ›] [+R] [DVD -V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD ] [CD] Preparation ≥ Press [DV D]. [1] Press [DI SPLAY]. [2] Sele ct a menu with [ 3 , 4 ] and press [ 1 ]. [3] Sele ct an item wi th [ 3 , 4 ] and press [ 1 ]. [4] Sele ct a set ting with [ 3 , 4 ]. ≥ Different operations are requi red depending on set[...]

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    Conven ient f unctions 39 VQT0R73 [RAM] [-R] [-RW ‹V ›] [+R] [DVD -V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD ] [CD] Repeat play This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will differ. [RAM] [-R] [-RW ‹V ›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] Title ,. Off [DVD-V] Title [...]

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    Conven ient f unctions 40 VQT0R73 Use the following proc edure to change the settings if neces sary. [1] Whi le stopped Press [F UNCTION S]. [2] Sele ct “Other Functions” wi th [ 3 , 4 ] and press [E NTER]. [3] Select “SETUP ” with [ 3 , 4 ] and pr ess [ENTER]. [4] Sele ct a menu with [ 3 , 4 ] and press [ 2 , 1 ]. [5] Sele ct an item to be[...]

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    Conven ient f unctions 41 VQT0R73 This descripti on shows t he initial setting s for the un it. For detail s on menu operation. ( l 40) ≥ Underlined items are the factory default settings. ≥ indicates settings effective for both DVD and VHS. ≥ indicates settings effective for DVD only. ∫ Channel Signal Source (RF IN) ( l 16) Select to suit [...]

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    Conven ient f unctions 42 VQT0R73 ≥ Underlined items are the factory default settings. ∫ Video Still Mode When “On” is selected for “Progres sive” ( l 39), t he setting for “Still Mode” is not e ffective. Select the type of picture shown whe n you pause play. ( l 58, “Frame and field”) [Automatic ] [ Field] [F rame] Black Le vel[...]

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    Conven ient f unctions 43 VQT0R73 ≥ Underlined items are the factory default settings. ∫ Display Status Mess ages Choose w hether to sho w status mess ages automatica lly or not. [Automatic ] [ Off] On-screen L anguage Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen mes sages. [English ] [Español] [Fr anç ais] Blue Background Select whe[...]

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    Conven ient f unctions 44 VQT0R73 [1] While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. [2] Sele ct “Other Functions” wi th [ 3 , 4 ] an d pre ss [ENTER]. [3] Select “SETUP ” with [ 3 , 4 ] and press [ENTER]. [4] Sele ct “Setu p” with [ 3 , 4 ] and press [ 2 , 1 ]. [5] Sele ct “Clock Sett ings” with [ 3 , 4 ] and press [ENTER]. ≥ Follow steps 1 to[...]

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    Conven ient f unctions 45 VQT0R73 By using the FUNCTIONS window you can ac cess the m ain functions quickly and easily. Preparation ≥ Press [DV D]. [1][...]

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    46 VQT0R73 VHS Playback The surface on which you can see a roll of tape should face up. Insert a video c asset te. ≥ The unit is automatically turned on. ∫ T o eject a vide o cassette ≥ You can eject a video cassette even when the unit is in standby m ode. It does not switch back to standby mode after the video c assette is ejected. For main [...]

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    Playback 47 VQT0R73 [1] Pre ss [ Í , DVD/VHS POWER] to tur n the unit on. [2] In sert a re corded v ideo ca ssette. ( l 46) [3] Pre ss [ 1 , PLAY]. ≥ Play starts automat ically if you inser t a video cas sette with the tab removed. ∫ To pause play Pres s [ ; , PAUSE]. (Pr ess again to r estart play.) ∫ To stop play Pres s [ ∫ , ST OP]. Not[...]

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    Playback 48 VQT0R73 It is also pos sible to play back tapes recor ded in the S-VHS sy stem. ≥ Some picture noise ma y occur depending on the type of tape use d. ≥ It is not possible t o fully obtain the high resolution that S-VHS is capable of. ≥ It is not possible to record in t he S-VHS syste m with the unit. During p lay or w hile st opped[...]

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    49 VQT0R73 Recor ding Preparation ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (e. g. AV input ) on the T V. ≥ Check that the clock is set to the correc t time. If it has not been set, set it ( l 44). ≥ Press [VH S]. [1] In sert a video casset te with a n intact accid ental erasu re preventi on tab. ( l 46) [2] Pre ss [CH , W , X ] to select a T V chan[...]

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    Recor ding 50 VQT0R73 ∫ Scheduled r ecording au tomatically s tarts at th e set time. ≥ Scheduled recording can be started only wh en the unit is tu rned off. About 1 minute bef ore the sch eduled recording s tarts, the unit switches on. When it finishes, the unit switches back off. If anothe r program is also being played bac k, the unit does [...]

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    Recor ding 51 VQT0R73 ≥ When connecting a cable TV box or sat ellite receiver, select the channel on the cable T V box or satellite receiver before scheduled recording starts. [1] Press [S CHEDULE]. ≥ Make sure “N ew Scheduled Recording” is selected. [2] Pre ss [ENTER ], then move and c hange th e item s us ing [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] . ≥ You m[...]

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    52 VQT0R73 Conven ient f unctions The unit automatically records special index signals on t he 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 ≥ Insert a recorded video cassette. While stop ped or during nor mal pl[...]

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    Conven ient f unctions 53 VQT0R73 Press [STATUS] to change the information displayed. The display changes each time you press the button. ∫ Display exa mples (1) A VHS cassette is inserted/not inser ted (2) C urrent recor ding or pl ay stat us, input c hannel ≥ Shows the current state of the un it and the input ch annel. (3) Audio t ype ( l rig[...]

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    54 VQT0R73 DV D / V H S Transferring ( Dubbing) You cannot tr ansfer (dub) titles whic h have been treated to prevent copying. Bef ore transferring (dubbing) Direction Type of transf er (dubbi ng) you want Suitabl e methods From To VHS DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or +R Easy transferring (dubbing) with one button ≥ When you want to transfer (dub) from[...]

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    Transferring ( Dubbing) 55 VQT0R73 [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 autom atically transferred (dubbed ) onto the disc from the location of playback at the time when the transfer (dub bing) of the tape starts.[...]

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    Transferring ( Dubbing) 56 VQT0R73 [RAM] [-R] [-RW ‹V ›] [+R] 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 t ape are DVD-RA M, non-finalized DVD-R, D VD[...]

  • Page 57

    Transferring ( Dubbing) 57 VQT0R73 When connec ting to the IN2/DV input ter minals on th e front of the unit ≥ You can a lso connect to t he IN1 input term inals on the rear of the uni t. Before connecting an y cables, first make sure that the po wer for the unit and the external device are off. Then, after connecting cables, turn on both. If the[...]

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    58 VQT0R73 Refe rence Bitstream This is a signal compressed and conv erted into digital form. It is converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by a decoder. CPRM (Content Protec tion for Reco rdable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded on ly once. Such broadcasts c an be reco r[...]

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    Refe rence 59 VQT0R73 Refe renc e Set up Page Disc Page Recording Page Frequently as ked questions What equi pment is necessary to play multi channel su rround sound? ≥ DVD-Video: You can play D VD-Video m ulti channel surr ound by digitally connecting an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital and a DTS de coder. 14 Can the h eadphones and sp ea[...]

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    Refe rence 60 VQT0R73 On the unit’ s display Page On the TV Page On the unit’ s display Page On the TV Page Error me ssag es ∫ Common H  , F  , U  (“  ” stands for a number.) ≥ An error has occurred. The number following “H”, “F” or “U” depends on the status of the unit . Reset procedure : (“The uni[...]

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    Refe rence 61 VQT0R73 Refe renc e Before reque sting service, mak e the following ch ecks. If yo u are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies in dicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Ser vices Directory” on page 66 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on page 65 [...]

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    Refe rence 62 VQT0R73 Operatio n Page Picture Page Cannot operate the TV. ≥ Change manufacturer code. Some TVs cannot be operated even if you change the code. ≥ Press [TV/VIDEO ] to change the input mode to “TV”. 18 25, 49 Cannot operate the DVD. ≥ Press [DVD] wh en operating D VD. 10 Cannot operate the VHS. ≥ Press [ VHS] when o perati[...]

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    Refe rence 63 VQT0R73 Refe renc e Recording, Scheduled rec ording, Transfer ( dubbing), Externa l input Page DVD Picture Page Schedul ed recordi ng does not work properly . VCR P lus _ system do es not work properly . ≥ When connected to cable TV box or satellite receiver, the VCR Plus _ system does not work. ≥ The scheduled recording program i[...]

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    Refe rence 64 VQT0R73 DVD Sound Page DVD Play Page DVD Recording, scheduled recordi ng Page No sound. Low vol ume. Distorte d sound. Cannot he ar the desired audio type. ≥ Check the connections and “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you hav e connected one. ≥ Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. ≥ Set [...]

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    Refe rence 65 VQT0R73 Refe renc e DVD Edit Page VHS Picture Page VHS Sound Page VHS Play Page VHS Recording, sc heduled recording Page 1. Damage requiring service — The unit should be serv iced by qu alified service personnel if: (a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c)[...]

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    Refe rence 66 VQT0R73 Panasonic Consum er Electronics Company , Division of Panasonic Corpo ration of North America One Pa nasonic Way, Se caucus, New Jerse y 0709 4 Panasonic Pu erto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Inf anterí a, Km. 9. 5 San Ga briel Ind ustrial Park, Carol ina, Puer to Ric o 0098 5 Panasonic DVD Recorde r Limited Warranty Limited War rant[...]

  • Page 67

    Refe rence 67 VQT0R73 Refe renc e Panasonic Ca nada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrant s this product to be free from defects in material and wo rkmanship and agrees to remedy any suc h d efect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Panasonic DVD Recorder On e (1) year, parts and labo[...]

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    Refe rence 68 VQT0R73 Note Mass and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subjec t to change w ithout notice. Specifications ∫ Power Su pply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz ∫ Power Consumpt ion: 29 W ∫ Recording system: D VD Video Recording format (D VD-RA M) D VD-Video for mat (D VD-R ) D VD-Video for mat (D VD-RW) ∫ Recordable discs: D VD[...]

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    Refe rence 69 VQT0R73 Refe renc e COMMON Antenna S ystem .................................... ........................................ 16 Channel adding, deleting . ................ ................... ................... ................... 16 audio (DVD) .................................. ....................... ....................... 38 Auto Ch[...]

  • Page 70

    70 VQT0R73 Español Cómo empezar ≥ Antes de con ectar, apague todo equipo y lea las instrucciones correspondientes de funcionamiento. Referencia ≥ Las conexiones del e quipo descritas sirv en en concepto de ejemplo. ≥ Los equipos per iféricos y los cabl es opcionales se venden por separado si no está indicado de otro modo. Terminal S -VIDE[...]

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    Cómo empezar 71 VQT0R73 Espa ñol Operaciones preliminares ≥ Pulse [D VD ]. ≥ Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de vídeo correspondiente para conformar las conexiones a esta unidad. (Por ejemplo: la entrada AV, CH3 o CH4) ≥ Si conecta la unidad a una caja del televisor de cable o a un receptor de satélite, sintonice su PBS loca[...]

  • Page 72

    72 VQT0R73 DV D Reprod ucción ∫ IIntroducción de disco s [1] Pulse [ < , OPEN/CLOS E] en l a unidad principal para abrir la bandeja. ≥ Puede Ud. insertar un disco de cartucho o sin cartucho. [2] Pulse [ < , OPEN/CLOSE ] en la u nidad principal para ce rrar la bandeja. Nota ≥ Tiene que cargarse un disco de doble cara con el lado que qu[...]

  • Page 73

    Reprod ucción 73 VQT0R73 Espa ñol ∫ Visión cuadro por cuadro [RAM] [-R] [-RW ‹V ›] [+R] (Sólo partes de imagen en movimiento) [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] Durante l a pausa Pulse [ 2; ] ([ 2 ]) o [ ;1 ] ([ 1 ]) . ≥ Cada vez que se pulsa aparece el cuadro siguient e o el anterior. ≥ Mantenga pulsado para ca mbiar suces ivamente hacia de[...]

  • Page 74

    74 VQT0R73 Grabac ión [RAM] [-R] [-RW ‹V ›] [+R] ≥ Puede grabar hasta 99 títulos en un di sco (49 títulos [+R] ). ≥ No es posible grabar emisiones digitales que permiten “Grabación sólo una vez” en discos DV D-R, DVD-RW, i R o DV D-RAM de 8c m ( 3 q ). Utilice un DVD-RAM compatible con CPRM. ≥ La grabación tendrá lugar en un es[...]

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    Grabac ión 75 VQT0R73 Espa ñol [RAM] ∫ Reproducción s eguida Es posible empezar la reproducci ón desde el comienzo de un título mientras lo sigue g rabando. Durante la grabación o la grabación temporizada Pulse [ 1 , PLAY] . ≥ La reproducción inicia m ientras que proced e la grabación. ∫ Grabación y rep roducción simu ltáneas Pued[...]

  • Page 76

    Grabac ión 76 VQT0R73 Puede introducir hasta 16 programas con un adelanto de un m es. Operaciones preliminares ≥ Quite la protección [RAM] . ≥ Inserte un disco ( l 72) y asegúrese de que haya bastante espacio vacío para gra barle encima. ≥ Controle que el reloj esté ajustado a la hora correcta. ≥ Pulse [D VD ]. El introducir los núm e[...]

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    Espa ñol 77 VQT0R73 VHS Reprod ucción ∫ Introducción d e un casse tte de vídeo La superfic ie en la que pued e ver el rollo de la cinta tiene que mi rar hacia arriba. Inserte un casse tte de vídeo. ≥ Esta unidad se enciende automáticamente. ∫ Para exp ulsar el cas sette de vídeo ≥ Puede expulsar el cassette de vídeo cuando la unidad[...]

  • Page 78

    78 VQT0R73 Grabac ión Operaciones preliminares ≥ Seleccione el canal que ve l a imgen de la unidad (por ejemplo la entrada AV) en el televisor. ≥ Controle que el reloj esté ajustado a la hora correcta. Por si no lo estuviese, ajústelo. ≥ Pulse [VHS]. [1] Inserte un cassette de vídeo que tenga la lengüeta de protección contra e l borrado[...]

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    Grabac ión 79 VQT0R73 Espa ñol ≥ Cuando se conecte una caja T V de cable o un rec eptor de satélite, seleccione el canal en la caja T V de cable o receptor de satélite antes de que comience la grabación tem porizada. [1] Pulse [SCHEDULE]. ≥ Cerciórese de que esté seleccionado “ Nueva grabación programada”. [2] Pulse [ENTER], luego d[...]

  • Page 80

    Manufactured under license fr om Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and t he double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS 2.0 i Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Sys tems, Inc. Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only. This product inco[...]