Recording

∫DV automatic recording

(DV AUTO RECORDING)

[RAM]

When the “DV AUTO RECORDING” function is used, programs are recorded as a title. At the same time chapters are created at each break in the images automatically.

Preparation

(1)Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal (l 57).

(2)Turn on the main unit and DV equipment.

(3)Pause play of the DV equipment at the point you want recording to start.

(4)Press [DVD].

[1]While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

[2]Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].

[3]Select “DV AUTO RECORDING” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].

[4]Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode. (l 24)

[5]Select “Rec.” with [2, 1] and press [ENTER].

≥Recording starts.

∫When recording finishes

The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV automatic recording.

∫To stop recording

Press [∫, STOP].

∫Notes on DV automatic recording

≥Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) can be connected to the unit via the DV input terminal.

≥Video camcorders from other manufacturers are not guaranteed to work.

≥It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV equipment.

≥The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. (It cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)

≥The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.

≥Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not be input properly.

≥The date and time information on the tape in the DV equipment will not be recorded.

≥You cannot recording and play simultaneously.

≥When you are recording from a digital video camcorder, there may be a slight delay (approx. 1 second) between pressing [ENTER] and recording starting. To ensure you record everything you want, start recording slightly earlier.

If the DV automatic recording function does not work properly, check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the unit off and back on.

If that does not work, follow the instructions for “Recording from an external device” (l 57).

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Panasonic DMR-ES40V operating instructions DV automatic recording, When recording finishes
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DMR-ES40V specifications

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