Panasonic DMR-ES30V operating instructions Dvd, DVD Picture

Reference		DVD	VHS
Recording, Timer recording, Transfer (dubbing), External input				Page
Timer recording does not work	≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the			27, 53
properly.	programme.
	≥The clock is not correct. Set the clock.			46
G-CODEsystem does not work	≥The unit is not on timer recording standby. (“ ” on the unit’s display is not on.)			26, 52
properly.	Press [	, TIMER].
Timer recording does not stop	≥Press [	, TIMER] to turn “ ” off. Recording stops.		26, 52
even when [∫, STOP] is	≥If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick Start” is set to “On”,			43
pressed.	you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.
The timer programme remains	≥The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly.			26, 53
even after recording finishes.
Cannot transfer (dub) VHS to	≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is protected with “DISC			28
DVD.	MANAGEMENT”.
	≥TP channel is not selected on DVD when recording from a video tape to a disc. Select TP			59
	channel.
	≥Some video tapes on the market (including rental videos) are copy-protected to prevent illegal			–
	reproductions. Copy-protected video tapes cannot be properly recorded.
	≥You cannot use the transfer (dubbing) function when the FUNCTIONS window, the timer			–
	recording list screen, the VHS FUNCTIONS menu screen, etc. are displayed.
Cannot transfer (dub) DVD to	≥A video cassette without the accidental erasure prevention tab is inserted. Use a video			48
VHS.	cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab.
	≥DC channel is not selected on VHS when recording from a disc to a video tape. Select DC			64
	channel.
	≥Some DVDs on the market (including rental DVD) are copy-protected to prevent illegal			–
	reproductions. Copy-protected DVDs cannot be properly recorded.
	≥You cannot use the transfer (dubbing) function when the FUNCTIONS window, the timer			–
	recording list screen, the VHS FUNCTIONS menu screen, etc. are displayed.
The sound level after	≥The sound level on DVD and VHS may not match depending on the disc. When the sound			–
transferring (dubbing) is not	level in a particular part of the sound source is soft or loud, the sound may be recorded softly
equal on DVD and on VHS.	or loudly on a video tape.
Stripe-shaped black noise is	≥The device in playback is interfering with the TV because the device is too close to the TV.			–
recorded.	Move the device away from the TV.
Cannot record video or sound	≥The external device is not correctly connected.			65
from the external device.	≥The proper external input channel (AV1, AV2 or AV3) is not selected.			65
∫ DVD
DVD Picture				Page
On-screen messages do not	≥Select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages” in the SETUP menu.			42
appear.
The grey background does not	≥Select “On” in “Grey Background” in the SETUP menu.			42
appear.
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture	≥Use the TV to change the aspect. If your TV does not have that function, set “Progressive” in			39
expands left and right.	the Picture menu to “Off”.
Screen size is wrong.	≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the SETUP menu.			42
There is a lot of after-image	≥Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”.			39
when playing video.
When playing DVD-Video using	≥Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method			39
progressive output, one part of	or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.
the picture momentarily appears
to be doubled up.
There is no apparent change in	≥The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video.			–
picture quality when adjusted
with the Picture menu in the on-
screen menus.

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