Panasonic DMR-ES30V Operating Guide

VQT0P03

Recording

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
≥You can record up to 99 titles on a disc (49 titles [+R]).
≥It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time 

only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R or 8 cm DVD-RAM 
discs. Use a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.

≥Recording will take place on open space on the disc. Data will not 

be overwritten.

≥If there is no space left on the recording disc, you will need to erase 

unwanted titles (

l 20, 31) or use a new disc.

Preparation
≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.
≥Release protection (disc 

l 28, cartridge l 28). [RAM]

≥Press [DVD]. 

[1]

≥If the “Format” screen appears (

[2]

W, X] to select the channel.

To select with the numeric buttons:

[3]

[4]

¥, REC] to 

≥You cannot change the 

channel or recording 
mode during recording. 
You can change them 
while recording is paused, but the material is recorded as a 
separate title.

≥[RAM] You can change the audio being received by pressing 

[AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the recording of 
audio.)

∫ To pause recording

Press [

;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart recording.)

≥Title is not split into separate titles.
≥You can also press [¥, REC] to restart recording.

∫ To stop recording

Press [

∫, STOP].

≥Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped. 
≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording 

management information after recording finishes.

 [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

∫Format screen

When you insert a new DVD-RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-
Video format) recorded on a computer or other equipment, a format 
confirmation screen is displayed. Format the disc to use it. However, 
all the recorded contents are erased.
Press [

2] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

(For details 

(Unit: hour)

≥Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may 

become shorter than indicated.

° When “Recording time in EP mode” has been set to “EP (6Hours)” 

in the SETUP menu. (

The sound quality is better when using “EP (6Hours)” than when 
using “EP (8Hours)”.

Note
When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8Hours)” mode, play may 
not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. 
In this case use “EP (6Hours)” mode.

l 24):

≥You can set FR mode when transferring (dubbing) or programming 

timer recordings.

∫  Recording procedures

When recording to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R
≥When recording bilingual TV broadcast

- If you do not connect external equipment

Select “M 1” or “M 2” in “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the 
SETUP menu (

l 42).

- If you connect external equipment

Select M 1 or M 2 on the external equipment.

≥The aspect ratio of the recorded image will be 4:3.
≥In order to play a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R 

recorded using this unit on another playback source, the 
disc must first be finalized (

l 29).

e.g.,

5:

[5]

15:

[-/--] 

> [1] > [5]

Remaining time on the disc

∫  Recording modes and approximate 

XP (High quality)

1

2

1

SP (Normal)

2

4

2

LP (Long play)

4

8

4

EP (Extra long play)

8 (6

°

)

16 (12

°

)

8  (6

°

)

∫ Quick Start 

1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM

°

° From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1 

second after first pressing the [

Í, DVD/VHS] and then 

sequentially pressing the [

¥, REC] (Quick Start Mode).

“Quick Start” is set to “On” at the time of purchase.

Note
≥Startup takes up to a minute when:

- You play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-

RAM.

- You want to make other operations.
- The clock has not been set.

EP (6Hours)

°

EP (8Hours)

LP

SP

XP

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Recording time

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