Panasonic DMR-ES30V Operating Guide

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VQT0Q97
DVD Recorder
Model No. 
DMR-ES30V
The appearance of your DVD Recorder may differ slightly from that shown in the illustrations.
If you have any questions, contact
In the U.S.A.
:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
In Canada
:
1-800-561-5505
Reference pages on the operating instructions are indicated as (
F ○○ ).
Transferring (Dubbing)
Transferring (Dubbing)
Disc Comparison 
(
6)
Repeat recording
Recording both Main and SAP 
of MTS broadcast 
(
F 9)
Recording 16:9 aspect picture
Playback on another unit
Recording broadcasts that
allow one copy
The picture is recorded
 in 4:3 aspect.
The picture is recorded
 in 4:3 aspect.
The picture is recorded
 in 4:3 aspect.
After finalizing the disc After finalizing the disc After finalizing the disc
CPRM
(
F 64)
compatible discs only
(DVD-Video format) (DVD-Video format)
(DVD Video Recording 
format)
Only playback is 
available with this unit.
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
One Touch Transfer
GUI Transfer
Manual Transfer
Manual Transfer
Manual Transfer
Manual Transfer
GUI Transfer
DVD-Video Transfer 
One Touch Transfer
One Touch Transfer
When you want to transfer (dub) from the selected 
start point to the end of the tape
When you want to transfer (dub) from the selected 
start point to the end of the tape
When you want to transfer (dub) to fit in the remaining 
capacity of the disc
When you want to transfer (dub) while checking 
the video and the audio to select the desired part
When you want to transfer (dub) a whole disc
When you want to transfer (dub) a whole disc
When you want to transfer (dub) a whole disc
When you want to transfer (dub) from the beginning of 
the selected title to the end of the disc
When you want to transfer (dub) from the beginning of 
the selected title to the end of the disc
When you want to transfer only for the specified time
When you want to transfer (dub) multiple titles or 
playlists in combination
When you want to transfer (dub) while checking 
the video and the audio to select the desired part
When you want to transfer (dub) while checking 
the video and the audio to select the desired part
When you want to transfer (dub) while checking 
the video and the audio to select the desired part
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Easy transferring (dubbing) with one button
Transferring (dubbing) with detailed settings
Transferring (dubbing) with detailed settings
Transferring (dubbing) with detailed settings
Transferring (dubbing) with detailed settings
Easy transferring (dubbing) with one button
Easy transferring (dubbing) with one button
Easy transferring (dubbing) with one button
Cannot transfer (dub)
Suitable methods
Direction
From
From
To
To
Type of transfer (dubbing) you want
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW
DVD-R
DVD-RW
+R
(DVD-Video format)
DVD-Video
(including 
finalized DVD-R, 
DVD-RW, +R, +RW)
VHS
VHS
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
DVD-RW
+R
VHS
VHS
(DVD Video 
Recording format)
After recording, it is necessary to fi nalize (close) DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R in order to be able to play them 
on other DVD players. 
(fi nalize
31, 64)
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DISP
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MEN
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AUDI
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SUB
-TITL
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PLAY 
MODE
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CD SEQUENTIAL
DISC
DOUBLE RE-MASTER
w
/
/
DISC EXCHANGE
DISC SKIP
OPEN/CLOSE
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2
3
4
5
Finalize
Play on other 
DVD equipment
Record to DVD-R, etc.
Playing the disc on other DVD players
DMR-ES30V
OPERATION
SELECT
VHS
DVD
Playback
SKIP/ 
INDEX
SLOW/
SEARCH
REW
FF
PLAY
S
TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
VHS MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
PLAY
SEARCH
(Cue/Review)
SKIP
(VISS)
PAUSE
STOP
Recording
REC
REC MODE
DUBBING
DVD
VHS
Select the channel.
Select the recording mode.
Start recording.
XP
EP
SP
LP
SP
EP
VP
To stop recording: 
To restart playback: 
PLAY
;
: Possible, 
V
: Impossible
Press 
 to select the channel.
Press 
REC MODE
 to select the recording mode.
Press 
REC
 to start recording.
Before performing operations,
Before performing operations, be sure to select drive .
be sure to select drive .
Before performing operations,
Before performing operations,  be sure to select drive .
be sure to select drive .
The list of titles recorded (Title View) is shown. 
You can play and edit a desired title. (
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DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DVD
OPERATION
SELECT
VHS
DVD
VHS
DVD
OPERATION
SELECT
VHS
DVD
VHS
DVD
The VHS indicator 
lights up on the unit.
The DVD indicator 
lights up on the unit.
VHS
DVD
CH
REC
VHS
DVD
CH
REC
While both DVD and VHS are stopped, press and hold for about 
3 seconds or more. (
57, 59)
One Touch Transfer (Dubbing)
One Touch Transfer (Dubbing)
One Touch Transfer (Dubbing)
One Touch Transfer (Dubbing)
VHS
DVD
DUBBING
DVD
VHS
DVD
DUBBING
VHS
DVD
VHS
DVD
VHS
DVD
VHS
on the main unit
on the main unit