Panasonic DMR-ES30V Operating Guide

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∫ Precautions for installation

≥The unit should not be installed or operated near large magnets or 

electromagnetic devices. Such devices can damage pre-recorded 
VHS recordings.

≥Do not place any heavy objects atop the unit, and do not install it in 

a confined space. Please allow for adequate air circulation.

≥The unit should not be mounted in a vertical position. It’s designed 

to operate in the horizontal position.

∫ Important

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded 
tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe 
copyright laws.

∫ For your safety

Do not remove outer cover.
Touching internal parts of the unit is dangerous, and may seriously 
damage it.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. There are no user 
serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service 
personnel.

∫ Conserve the environment

See “Power Save” of page 43.

∫ Cautions before you operate this unit

Avoid:
≥Humidity and dust.
≥Extreme heat such as direct sunlight.
≥Magnets or electromagnetic objects.
≥Touching internal parts of the unit.
≥Water or some other liquid.
≥Lightning. (Disconnect the aerial plug from the unit during lightning 

storms.)

≥Anything heavy on the unit.
≥Connecting or handling the equipment with wet hands.
≥Using a cell phone near the unit because it may cause noise 

affecting the picture and sound.

Do:
≥Wipe the unit with a clean and dry cloth.
≥Install the unit in a horizontal position.
≥Keep the unit, TV and other equipment switched off until all 

connections are finished.

∫ Notes on these instructions

≥Company names, product names and all other names in these 

instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their 
respective corporations.

≥These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the 

remote control.

≥The contents of the screens used in these instructions may not 

necessarily match what you will see on your screen.

∫ Displays

The displays shown in these instructions are examples. Actual 
displays depend on discs.
≥In certain circumstances, icons will be displayed in grey and will not 

respond if clicked on. This means that the function represented by 
the icon is disabled.

≥Pages to be referred to are indicated as (

l ±±).

≥The explanations concerning discs are indicated by [DVD], and 

those concerning video are indicated by [VHS].

You can enjoy both DVD and VHS with the unit.
This DVD Recorder can record images and sounds in high quality to 
rapid random access capable DVD media. This has resulted in many 
new features that outperform older tape formats. The following 
information summarizes a few of these features.

ª DVD

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If you connect the unit with a progressive output-compatible TV, you 
can enjoy higher-quality and less-flicker images than conventional 
TVs (of the interlace output type) can present. 

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This function enables you to play recorded DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-
Video format) and +R on other players. 

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There is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct Navigator 
guides you to the beginning of a previously recorded video 
immediately. 

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This function allows you to watch news, information and other 
programmes in a short time.

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There is no need to wait until recording is complete. Without stopping 
recording, you can play the video currently being recorded from its 
beginning.

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You no longer need to search for empty disc space. By pressing the 
recording button, the unit finds available recording space and begins 
recording right away.

l 25)

With this function, you can play a previously recorded video 
programme while recording another programme.

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This function enables you to jump to the scene you specify during 
play and also while recording.

ª VHS

This longrun head system enables approximately 8,000 hours of 
recording/playback with high quality images. Newly developed head 
cylinder with narrower head windows and tapered cylinder design 
effectively protect heads from dust and prevents head clogging. 
Plus, “Alumina” Head Cleaner enhances the cleaning efficiency.
≥Based on in-house tests with Panasonic Video Cassettes. Actual 

head life may vary according to conditions of use, tape type, 
temperature, humidity, etc.

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This function can copy video from VHS to DVD and vice versa.

The twin tuner lets you record two TV programmes simultaneously—
one onto a DVD disc and the other onto a tape.

The heat can damage the unit.

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