Panasonic DMR-ES30V Operating Guide

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VQT0P03
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Recording, Timer recording, Transfer (dubbing), External input 
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DVD Picture
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Timer recording does not work 
properly.
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CODE
 system does not work 
properly.
≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the 
programme.
≥The clock is not correct. Set the clock.
≥The unit is not on timer recording standby. (“
” on the unit’s display is not on.) 
Press [
, TIMER].
Timer recording does not stop 
even when [
, STOP] is 
pressed.
≥Press [
, TIMER] to turn “
” off. Recording stops.
≥If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick Start” is set to “On”, 
you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.
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The timer programme remains 
even after recording finishes.
≥The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly.
Cannot transfer (dub) VHS to 
DVD.
≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is protected with “DISC 
≥TP channel is not selected on DVD when recording from a video tape to a disc. Select TP 
channel.
≥Some video tapes on the market (including rental videos) are copy-protected to prevent illegal 
reproductions. Copy-protected video tapes cannot be properly recorded.
≥You cannot use the transfer (dubbing) function when the FUNCTIONS window, the timer 
recording list screen, the VHS FUNCTIONS menu screen, etc. are displayed.
Cannot transfer (dub) DVD to 
VHS.
≥A video cassette without the accidental erasure prevention tab is inserted. Use a video 
cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab.
≥DC channel is not selected on VHS when recording from a disc to a video tape. Select DC 
channel.
≥Some DVDs on the market (including rental DVD) are copy-protected to prevent illegal 
reproductions. Copy-protected DVDs cannot be properly recorded.
≥You cannot use the transfer (dubbing) function when the FUNCTIONS window, the timer 
recording list screen, the VHS FUNCTIONS menu screen, etc. are displayed.
The sound level after 
transferring (dubbing) is not 
equal on DVD and on VHS.
≥The sound level on DVD and VHS may not match depending on the disc. When the sound 
level in a particular part of the sound source is soft or loud, the sound may be recorded softly 
or loudly on a video tape.
Stripe-shaped black noise is 
recorded.
≥The device in playback is interfering with the TV because the device is too close to the TV. 
Move the device away from the TV.
Cannot record video or sound 
from the external device.
≥The external device is not correctly connected.
≥The proper external input channel (AV1, AV2 or AV3) is not selected.
∫  DVD
On-screen messages do not 
appear.
≥Select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages” in the SETUP menu.
The grey background does not 
appear.
≥Select “On” in “Grey Background” in the SETUP menu.
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture 
expands left and right.
Screen size is wrong.
≥Use the TV to change the aspect. If your TV does not have that function, set “Progressive” in 
the Picture menu to “Off”.
≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the SETUP menu.
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There is a lot of after-image 
when playing video.
≥Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”.
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When playing DVD-Video using 
progressive output, one part of 
the picture momentarily appears 
to be doubled up.
≥Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method 
or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.
There is no apparent change in 
picture quality when adjusted 
with the Picture menu in the on-
screen menus.
≥The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video.
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