Changing the unit’s settings

Convenient functions	DVD

DVD/VHS POWER	TV
	POWER
INPUT SELECT	TV/VIDEO CH	VOLUME
INPUT SELECT	TV/VIDEO CH
VHS	OPERATION	DVD	DVD
VHS	SELECT	DVD	DVD
		TRACKING/V-LOCK
Numbered
buttons		AUDIO

CANCEL/RESET	VCR Plus+ CM SKIP
SKIP/INDEX	SLOW/	FF
	REW SEARCH
	PLAY

DIRECT NAVIGATOR	FUNCTIONS
	FUNCTIONS
TOP MENU
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER	RETURN
SUB MENU	RETURN

S RETURN

			TIME SLIP
SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS			JET REW

Use the following procedure to change the settings if necessary.

Entering a password (Ratings)

You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences (children, for example). Play and changes to the settings are not possible unless you enter a password. (l 41)

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

When setting ratings

The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.

[1]Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons.

≥If you enter a wrong number, press [2] to erase it before you press [ENTER].

≥Do not forget your password.

[2]Press [ENTER].

[3]Press [ENTER].

The password is entered and the unit is locked.

Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you set, a message appears on the TV.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When changing ratings

The password screen is shown when you select “Ratings”. (l 41)

[1]Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press [ENTER].

Unlock Recorder: To unlock the unit and return the rating to 8

[1]While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

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

[3]Select “SETUP” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].

FUNCTIONS	DVD
	DVD-RAM	Cartridge Protection Off
		Disc Protection Off
Playback	DIRECT NAVIGATOR	PLAYLISTS
		FLEXIBLE RECORDING
		DV AUTO RECORDING
Schedule	SCHEDULE	SETUP
	123 VCR Plus+	DISC MANAGEMENT
ENTER	Other Functions	Return
ENTER

Change Password: To change your password

Change Level: To change the rating level

Temporary Unlock: To temporarily unlock the unit (the unit locks again if you switch it to standby or open the disc tray)

[2]Select a desired item with [3, 4] and press

[ENTER].

Actual screens depend on the operation. Follow the on-screen instructions.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1)Menus

(2)Items

(3)Options

SETUP

Channel

Setup

Disc

Video

Audio

Display

TV Screen

VHS


Off Timer		6 Hours

Remote Control Code		Set Code 1

Clock Settings

Quick Start

Restore Default Settings

[4]Select a menu with [3, 4] and press [2, 1].

[5]Select an item to be changed with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].

[6]Select an option with [3, 4] and press

[ENTER].

≥Some options require different operations. Follow the displayed instructions.

∫To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an option, the change is not activated until you press [ENTER].

∫To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

For your reference

≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

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DMR-ES40V specifications

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Panasonic DMR-ES40V Changing the unit’s settings, Entering a password Ratings

Models: DMR-ES40V

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DVD

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