DVD Recorder, Model No. DMR-ES30V, P Pc

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-ES30V

If you have any questions contact

In the U.S.A: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

In Canada: 1-800-561-5505

For U.S.A. only

The warranty can be found on page 73.

For Canada only

The warranty can be found on page 74.

La guía rápida en español se encuentra en la página 77–83.

Getting started


	Playback


DVD	Recording


	Editing
	Editing


	Convenient	functions


	Playback


VHS	Recording


	Convenient	functions


Transferring (Dubbing)


Reference


Español

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Panasonic warranty DVD Recorder, Model No. DMR-ES30V, P Pc, VQT0N92, Dear Customer, Operating Instructions

Contents

Model No. DMR-ES30V DVD RecorderP PC VQT0N92 Getting started Note to CATV system installerWarning and Important Information FCC Note Useful features Precautions for installation∫ Other precautions for installation About descriptions in these operating instructions Getting started ContentsPlayback Recording DVD/VHS EspañolCómo empezar Reproducción Discs you can use for recording and play 12 cm 5z/8 cm 3z Concerning discs∫ DVD Video Recording format ∫ DVD-Video format Region number supported by this unit ∫ Play-only discs 12 cm 5z/8 cm 3z∫ Discs that cannot be played ∫ Concerning logo marks ∫ How to hold a disc Maintenance∫ Handling precautions ∫ When the unit is not to be used for a long time Therefore, follow the steps below when you use DVD-R, etc Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit∫ When recording an SAP program to DVD-R, etc Restrictions with DVD-R, etc ∫ VHS and DVD button Remote control ∫ Off Timer ∫ Batteries and remote controlMain unit 1 2 B ∫ The unit’s display Accessories STEP 1 Connection ∫ Connecting a TV and VCR∫ Connection without Audio/Video cable ∫ Connection with Audio/Video cable ∫ If the antenna connector does not match ∫ Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver1 Other antenna connections to the unit 1 Other antenna connections from the unit to the TV ∫ DVD output and DVD/VHS output ∫ Connecting an amplifier or system component∫ To enjoy even higher fidelity 1 Connection to the S-VIDEO IN terminal 4 Press ENTER to start Plug-in Auto Tuning STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning1 Press Í, DVD/VHS POWER ∫ To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again ∫ If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails STEP 3 Channel settings∫ Guide channel settings for VCR Plusi system 3 Select “SETUP” with 3, 4 and press ENTER 5 Select “Preset Channel Captions” with 3, 4 and press ENTER 1 Preset Channel Captions∫ Channel captions 1 Manual Channel Captions ∫ When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control STEP 4 Set up to match your TV and remote controlWhile pressing Í POWER TV, enter the code using the numeric buttons 4 Select “Setup” with 3, 4 and press 2 ∫ When you set the RF output channel to “CH3” or “CH4” 3 Press ENTER to finish this setting∫ Removing Interference 3, 4, 2, 1 2 ENTER When a menu screen appears on the TV Starting play from where you stopped it Resume Function1 Press Í, DVD/VHS POWER to turn the unit on 2 Insert a disc. l Playback Erasing a title that is being played Direct playCM Skip Create chapters ∫ Using the tree screen to find a group l ∫ To show other groups Using menus to play MP3 discsChanging audio during play Playing discs which contain both MP3 and still pictures To show JPEG Menu ∫ Using the tree screen to find a group1 Playing a still picture 1 Start Slide Show/Slide Interval Select the audio Main or SAP in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu. l ∫ Recording proceduresRecording Recording TV programs Watching the TV while recording Specifying the time when recording will stopFlexible Recording mode FR CH, W ∫ TIME SLIP Playing while you are recording∫ Chasing play ∫ Simultaneous recording and play ∫ Using VCR Plus system Cautions for using scheduled recording on DVD and VHSScheduled Recording VCR Plus 3 Press ENTER when you have finished making changes 2 Press ENTER to move and change the items using 3, 4, 23 Press CANCEL/RESET, ¢ to delete Check, change or delete programs DISC MANAGEMENT Editing1 Disc Name 1 Disc Protection 1 Format Disc Editing1 Playback will start with 1 Finalize 2 Use 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the character you Entering textwant to enter and press ENTER 3 4 2 ∫ Editing titles with SUB MENU button Using the Direct Navigator∫ Selecting recorded titles to play 1 Erase Title 1 Edit Title 11 Setup Protection/Cancel Protection11 Shorten Title 4 Select “Shorten Title” with 3, 4 and press ENTER 11 Divide Title 1 View Chapters11 Erase Chapter 4 Select “Divide Title” with 3, 4 and press ENTER ∫ Creating playlists Using playlist3, 4, 2 ENTER SUB MENU DVD FUNCTIONS RETURN DVD ERASE ∫ Playing playlists ∫ Using playlist to edit playlists/chapters1 Erase Playlist 3 Select “PLAYLISTS” with 3, 4 and press ENTER 3, 4, 2 ENTER 1 EditRETURN 4 Use 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a playlist 8 Select “Create Chapter” with 3, 4 and press ENTER 6 Use 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a desired chapter9 Press ENTER at the point you want to divide Use 3, 4 to select a desired item ∫ Common procedures Using DISPLAY menus3 Select an item with 3, 4 and press 4 Select a setting with 3 Convenient functions 1 Play menu Convenient functions1 Video menu 1 Audio menu Entering a password Ratings Changing the unit’s settingsWhen setting ratings When changing ratings Settings for Playback Summary of settings∫ Channel / Signal Source RF IN l Preset Channel Captions l Manual Channel Captions l Black Level Control ∫ Video Still ModeInput Level Output Level Composite/SVideo 43 TV Settings for DVD-RAM 43 TV Settings for DVD-VideoLanguage code list ∫TV Screen 1 Adjust Time Zone Clock Settings5 Select “Clock Settings” with 3, 4 and press ENTER Select “Adjust Time Status displays FUNCTIONS window∫ Changing the information displayed ∫ Display examples Inserting a video cassette ∫ MaintenanceVideo cassette information ∫ Video cassettes Playback 1 Press Í, DVD/VHS POWER to turn the unit onPlaying a video cassette Fast-forward/Rewind ∫ Vertical locking adjustment Adjusting the playback picturePlaying a tape with high image quality S-VHS Quasi Playback SQPB ∫ Watching the TV while recording ∫ Specifying the time when recording will stop∫ Playing/Recording DVD while VHS recording 2 Press CH, W, X to select a TV channel VCR Plusi RETURN 3, 4, 2 ENTER SCHEDULE REC MODE Auto SP/EP mode 2 Press 3, 4 to select a program 3 Press CANCEL/RESET, ¢ to delete 2 Use 3, 4 to select a desired item 3 Use 2, 1 to change the setting 1 Summary of settings∫ Index signals are recorded in the following cases ∫ To cancel the index search Changing audio Various on-screen display indicationsAuto Bilingual Choice Function Press STATUS Transferring Dubbing Transferring dubbing with detailed settingsDVD VHS Before transferring dubbing ∫To change the setting ∫ To change the settingTransfer Dubbing from VHS ∫ One Touch Transfer Dubbing VHS l DVD Set the time limit ∫ Manual Transfer DubbingMake sure “Start Dubbing” is selected ∫ When you transfer dub a playlist from the ∫ When you transfer dub a whole discTransfer Dubbing from DVD ∫ One Touch Transfer dubbing DVD l VHS “ DVD/B VHS -/A4 Set “Dubbing Direction” 6 Register titles and playlists for transfer dubbing Set “Time Limit” ∫Setting the unit to7 Make sure “Start Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to CH, W INPUT SELECT1 Press DVD and press 1, PLAY 2 Press , PAUSE at the start point of the recording 3 Press VHS 6 Press , PAUSE at the point where you want to start recording 4 Press ¥, REC at the point where you want to start recordingTransferring Dubbing Recording from an external device Reference CPRM Content Protection for Recordable MediaGlossary Bitstream Set up Frequently asked questionsPage Disc ∫ Common Error messages∫ DVD ∫ VHS Power Troubleshooting guideDisplays Picture Operation Recording, Scheduled recording, Transfer dubbing, External input DVD Sound DVD PictureDVD Play DVD Edit DVD recording, scheduled recordingVHS Picture VHS Sound ∫ Product information Product Service Panasonic DVD Recorder Limited Warranty Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U.S.ACustomer Services Directory Accessory Purchases PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT-LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty ONLY FOR CANADAPanasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 DVD Specifications∫VHS ∫ DVD/VHS Common COMMON IndexSimultaneous recording and play Conexión con un televisor y un VCR Cómo empezar∫ Conexión al terminal S-VIDEO IN ∫ Conexión sin cable audio/vídeo Reproducción DVD 1 Pulse Í, DVD/VHS POWER para encender la unidadSelección del tipo de televisor Reproducción de los discos ∫ Cuando en el televisor aparece la pantalla de un menú Reproducción∫ Vista rápida Reproducción t1.3 ∫ Continuación de la reproducción Función de reanudación Grabación de programas televisivos Grabación∫ Reproducción durante la grabación 2 Inserte un disco. l Grabación temporizada Grabación∫ Uso del sistema VCR Plus+ ∫ Programación manual 2 Inserte un cassette de vídeo grabado. l arriba 3 Pulse 1, PLAY Reproducción de un cassette de vídeo∫ Introducción de un cassette de vídeo ∫ Para expulsar el cassette de vídeo 2 Pulse CH, W, X para seleccionar un canal TV ∫ Controle, cambie o borre el programa∫ Modo SP/EP automático ∫Recepción de las transmisiones televisivas durante la Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Consumer ElectronicsCompany, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America