Panasonic DMR-ES18 operating instructions Disc handling, Unit care

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DO NOT
DO NOT

Disc handling

nHow to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

DO

DO NOT

nConcerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

nIf there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DO

DO NOT

nHandling precautions

•Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

Unit care

The precision parts in the unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

• Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can

damage the unit.

• Do not place any heavy objects

on top of the unit.

• The unit should not be mounted in a vertical position. It’s

designed to operate in the horizontal position.

•Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.

Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.

nCautions about condensation

Condensation can cause unreliable playback of recordings. Condensation may form in the following cases,

•The unit is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room.

•The unit is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.

•During rainy seasons.

In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the unit for at least 2 hours. The unit is not equipped with a moisture sensor.

•Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.

•Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

•Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

•Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.

•Do not use the following discs:

–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rental discs, etc.).

– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.

– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

•Do not place in the following areas:

–In direct sunlight.

–In very dusty or humid areas.

–Near a heater.

–Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur).

–Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

•To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases or cartridges when you are not using them.

nMaintenance To clean the unit

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

• Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth.

To clean the DVD lens

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it impossible to record or play discs.

Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment.

Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720E

Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.

Included accessories/The remote control information/Disc handling/Unit care

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.

Examples of causes of such losses are

•A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.

•A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.

•A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

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Contents Example Operating InstructionsFor Middle East and South Africa How to replace the fuseBefore use This Unit is Intended for USE in Tropical ClimatesTable of contents Remote control information Included accessoriesBatteries UseUnit care Disc handlingDiscs you can use for recording and play Disc informationRecording format DVD Video Recording format RAMDiscs that cannot be played Play-only discsTypes of disc for the type of connected TV Disc informationControl reference guide Remote controlBm Start recording Ô Bq Channel select ÔUnit’s display Main unitReference guide ControlOther connections Ô Connecting a televisionConnection Connection Connecting a television and VCRConnecting a stereo amplifier Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalOther connections ConnectionConnection/ Channel reception and TV aspect settings Channel reception and TV aspect settingsPress e, r to select the TV aspect and press OK ReturnImportant notes for recording When recording aBilingual ProgrammeWhen opening the tray without disc finalisation RQT9053 When finalising the discRecording modes and approximate recording times Disc Insertion/EjectionPress * REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress 1 2 CH to select the channel Playing while you are recording To specify a time to stop recording -One Touch RecordingFlexible Recording Manually programming timer recordings Timer recordingPress g To cancel recording when recording has already begunPress w , q to select Stop Recording and press OK To release the programme from recording standbyInsert a disc Ô Press q Play Playing discsChanging audio during play Press AudioPlaying discs Operations during playShowing the menu screen Playing DivX video contentsPlaying DivX, MP3 and still pictures Jpeg Playing still pictures Playing MP3 filesRotate Useful functions during still picture playZoom Zoom outRegarding MP3, DivX and still pictures Regarding DivX VOD contentDisplay the unit’s registration code MP3Using on-screen menus Using on-screen menus/Status messagePress Display Press e, r to select the menuScreen Status messagePress Status Entering text Function Menu window/Entering textFunction Menu window Deleting titles during play Using the Delete Navigator to deleteDeleting titles Press e, r, w, q to select the chapter Editing titles/chaptersPress OPTION, then press e, r to Select the operation and press OKDelete Title operationsProperties Enter NamePress w, q to select the source title and press r Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press Function Menu Press e, r to select To Others Press OKPlaylist operations Editing and playing playlists/chaptersDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Copying from a video cassette recorderManual recording Start play on the other equipmentSetting the protection Common proceduresDVD Management Providing a name for a discCreating Top Menu Create Top Menu Enabling discs to be played on other equipment FinalisePress e, r to select Create Top 5 Menu and press OK DVD ManagementTuning Changing the unit’s settingsManual Tuning Press e, r to select the tabDisc Changing the unit’s settingsPicture SoundConnection DisplayOthers When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displayChild Lock Other SettingsTelevision operation Safety precautions On the television MessagesMessages On the unit’s display Asked Frequently asked questionsSet up Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Guide RGB GlossaryGlossary/Specifications SpecificationsIndex If you see this symbol
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