Panasonic DMR-ES40V Plug-in Auto Tuning, Press CH, W, X to select an RF output channel number

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Getting started

STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning

DVD/VHS POWER TV

[2]Press [CH, W, X] to select an RF output channel number.

Getting started

Í POWER

INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH

VOLUME

 

 

 

VHS

OPERATION

DVD

DVD

SELECT

 

 

TRACKING/V-LOCK

 

 

 

PLAY

CH, W, X

 

 

 

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

 

AUDIO

 

 

FUNCTIONS

 

CANCEL/RESET

VCR Plus+

 

Connection (without Audio/Video cable):

Select “CH3” or “CH4” which displays the screen on the right.

Connection (with Audio/Video cable):

Select “OFF”

The unit’s display

The unit’s display

TOP MENU

 

3, 4

 

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MENU

S

 

SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS

TIME SLIP

JET REW

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.

 

Band

Channel

 

 

 

Antenna Mode

VHF

2 to 13

(Airwaves)

UHF

14 to 69

 

 

 

 

 

VHF

2 to 13

 

 

 

 

CATV LOW BAND

95 to 99

 

 

 

CableTV Mode

CATV MID/SUPER BAND

14 to 36

 

 

CATV HYPER BAND

37 to 65

(Cable)

 

 

 

ULTRA BAND

66 to 94

 

100 to 125

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL

1

 

 

 

Preparation

Press [DVD].

Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to the unit. (Example: AV input, CH3 or CH4)

If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or satellite receiver (l 13), tune to your local PBS for Auto Clock Setting to work.

If there is no local PBS, set the clock manually (l 44, “Set Clock Manually”).

[1]Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER].

Select Language

Seleccione el idioma

Sélection de Langue

English

Español

Français

Press ENTER

Pulse ENTER

Appuyer sur ENTER

Each time you press the button:

CH3 (Default setting) (# CH4 (# OFF

^

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[3]Use [3, 4] to select the language and press [ENTER].

[4]Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning.

The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is displayed when Auto Clock Setting is finished.

Set Channels Automatically

 

 

 

 

 

Set Clock Automatically

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto Clock Setting is complete.

 

Ch.

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set Channels Automatically

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11/1/2005 12:15 AM

 

 

Proceeding . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

DST............. On

 

 

1 1 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time Zone.... CST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting.

Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean

Time (GMT).

 

 

 

 

EST (Eastern Standard Time)

l GMT j5

 

CST (Central Standard Time)

l GMT j6

 

MST (Mountain Standard Time) l GMT j7

 

PST (Pacific Standard Time)

l GMT j8

 

AST (Alaska Standard Time)

l GMT j9

 

HST (Hawaii Standard Time)

l GMT j10

 

For other areas: xx hr

 

 

 

[5]Press [ENTER].

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 (l 44).

If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically

Set the time manually (l 44, “Set Clock Manually”).

To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again

Signal source, RF output channel, channel caption, and guide channel settings for VCR Plusi system all 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 starts.

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Contents If you have any questions contact Dear CustomerRQLS0233 Inside of product Following Applies only in the U.S.APrecautions for installation Useful featuresAbout descriptions in these operating instructions Contents Reproducción EspañolTransferring Dubbing Cómo empezarDVD-Video format Concerning discsDiscs you can use for recording and play 12 cm 5z/8 cm 3z DVD Video Recording formatConcerning logo marks Play-only discs 12 cm 5z/8 cm 3zRegion number supported by this unit Discs that cannot be playedPress , OPEN/CLOSE on the main unit to Open the tray MaintenanceDisc handling Inserting discsRestrictions with DVD-R, etc Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unitAccessories Therefore, follow the steps below when you use DVD-R, etcVHS and DVD button Remote controlBatteries and remote control How to use the remote controlOff Timer Main unitUnit’s display Connection Connecting a TV and VCROther antenna connections from the unit to the TV Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiverIf the antenna connector does not match Other antenna connections to the unitConnection to the S-VIDEO in terminal Connection to the Component Video in terminalsConnection to a stereo amplifier analog connection Press Enter Plug-in Auto TuningPress Í, DVD/VHS Power Press CH, W, X to select an RF output channel numberAdding and deleting channels Channel settingsIf Plug-in Auto Tuning fails Guide channel settings for VCR Plusi systemPreset Channel Captions Channel captionsManual Channel Captions Numbered buttons Set up to match your TV and remote controlWhen the following indicator appears on the unit’s display TV operationRemoving Interference Selecting TV typeSkipping Playing discsQuick View Play t1.3 Fast forward and rewind SearchCM Skip Frame-by-frame viewingDirect play Erasing a title that is being playedPress 3, 4 to select the track and press Using menus to play MP3 discsPlaying discs which contain both MP3 and still pictures Press TOP MenuStart Slide Show/Slide Interval Using the tree screen to find a groupTo show the Jpeg Menu Playing a still pictureRecording procedures Recording TV programsRecording modes and approximate recording times Watching the TV while recording Specifying the time when recording will stopFlexible Recording mode FR Selecting audio to recordPlaying VHS while recording Playing while you are recordingChasing play Simultaneous recording and playDV automatic recording When recording finishesPress the numbered buttons to enter PlusCode number Using VCR Plus systemScheduled Recording Press VCR PlusManual programming Check, change or delete programsSelect Disc Name with 3, 4 and press Disc NameDisc Protection Erase All TitlesFinalize ≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord whileFormat Disc Playback will start withK L M7 N 7 O Q R S 8 T U Entering textNumbered Show Enter Name screenErase Title Using the Direct NavigatorEditing titles with SUB Menu button Selecting recorded titles to playEdit Title View Chapters To stop playlist play Playing playlistsUse 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a playlist and press Numbered buttonsPress SUB Menu and then press Other functions for playlistsPlaylist Select Properties with 3, 4 and pressPress Display Using Display menusCommon procedures Disc menuOther menu Play menuVideo menu Audio menu≥Do not forget your password Changing the unit’s settingsEntering a password Ratings Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttonsSummary of settings Select MTS Video Still ModeAudio Dynamic Range CompressionDisplay / Status Messages TV Settings for DVD-VideoTV Settings for DVD-RAM Language code listSet Clock Manually Clock SettingsAdjust Time Zone Set Clock AutomaticallyPreparation Video cassettes MaintenanceInserting a video cassette Video cassette informationJet Search Playing a video cassetteFast-forward/Rewind Cue/ReviewRepeat Playback Adjusting the playback pictureVertical locking adjustment VHS Quasi Playback SqpbSpecifying the time when recording will stop Watching the TV while recordingPlaying DVD while VHS recording VCR Plusi Enter Schedule REC Mode30 min. at SP 15 min 45 min At SP At EP Auto SP/EP mode≥Title Name Cannot be used 1st program 2nd program 60 minVHS Index Search System Viss Summary of settingsAuto Bilingual Choice Function When the DVD side is not recordingWhen the DVD side is recording Changing audioDVD-RAM, DVD-R Before transferring dubbingEasy transferring dubbing with one button Direction Type of transfer dubbing you wantTo stop transfer dubbing in the middle Transfer Dubbing from VHSOne Touch Transfer Dubbing VHS l DVD Press and hold DVD, Dubbing for about 3 seconds or morePress and hold VHS -, Dubbing for about Seconds or more Transfer Dubbing from DVDOne Touch Transfer dubbing DVD l VHS VHSPress , PAUSE, then press ¥, REC Press REC Mode to select the recordingRecording from an external device Manual recordingGlossary Set up Frequently asked questionsOn the TV Error messagesCommon On the unit’s displayTroubleshooting guide PowerDisplays Picture OperationDVD Picture DVD Sound DVD PlayDVD Recording, scheduled recording Product information Product ServiceFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Limited Warranty only for U.S.APanasonic Canada Inc Limited Warranty only for CanadaWarranty Service If YOU Ship the Product to a ServicentreSpecifications Index Conexión al terminal S-VIDEO Conexión con un televisor y un VCRReturn Sintonización automática por enchufeAjustes del canal de guía para el sistema VCR Plus+ Selección del tipo de televisorReproducción de los discos TeclasNuméricas Crear capítulos Visión cuadro por cuadroBorrado de un título que se está reproduciendo Salto CMModos de grabación y tiempo aproximado de grabación Grabación de programas televisivosPulse ¥, REC para iniciar la grabación Pulse CH, W, X para seleccionar el canalReproducción durante la grabación Reproducción seguidaGrabación y reproducción simultáneas Controle, cambie o borre el programa Grabación temporizadaUso del sistema VCR Plus+ Programación manualReproducción de un cassette de vídeo Modo VP Pulse REC Mode para seleccionar el modo de GrabaciónPara visualizar el tiempo aproximado que queda en la Cinta Modos de grabaciónCinta de vídeo Modo SP/EP automáticoSegundo programa 60 min TemporizadaCorporation of North America Ave de Infantería, Km Ambler DriveF0905Fa0

DMR-ES40V specifications

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