Getting started

Disc handling

How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

Concerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Handling precautions

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

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 cause impact to 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 differences in temperature changes (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.

Inserting discs

[1]Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to

open the tray.

You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.

[2]Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to close the tray.

Note

A double-sided disc should be loaded with the side you want to record/play facing down.

It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double- sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it

over.

When using 8 cm (3q) DVD-RAM or 8 cm (3q) DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge.

Non-cartridge disc

Cartridge disc

(1)(2)

追っかけ再生

 

DVD

停止

ダビング

(3)

(1)Insert label-up.

(2)Insert fully so it clicks into place.

(3)Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.

Maintenance

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.

To clean the unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Never use alcohol, thinner or benzine to clean the unit. Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the

instructions that came with the cloth.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, possibly 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-CL720PP

When the unit is not to be used for a long time

To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. The unit consumes a small amount of power even when it is turned off.

Standby power consumption

 

 

Front Display (l 43)

 

 

Automatic

Bright

Quick Start (l 41)

On

Approx. 9 W

Approx. 11 W

Off

Approx. 2.1 W

Approx. 2.1 W

 

 

 

 

 

Quick Start (l 41)

1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM°

°When the unit is turned off, press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] and then [¥, REC] (Quick Start Mode). Recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1 second after pressing these buttons.

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Panasonic DMR-ES40V Maintenance, Disc handling, Inserting discs, Press , OPEN/CLOSE on the main unit to Open the tray

DMR-ES40V specifications

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