Panasonic dmr es 40 v owners manual

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2 VQT0R73 Getting started The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. -If you see this symbol- (Inside of product) Warning and Important Information CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -��Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -��Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -��Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -��Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262 RQLS0233 VARNING SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. VORSICHT SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNGGEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS DOUVERTURE.EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU. DANGER VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (FDA 21 CFR) CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (IEC60825-1) ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTR ÅLING VED ÅBNING. UNDG Å UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. VARO! AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA N ÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN. ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTR ÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNG Å EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN. ES40VP&PC.book 2 ページ ２００５年９月６日�-火曜日�-午前１０時２３分

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Getting started 3 VQT0R73 Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. (1) Read these instructions. (2) Keep these instructions. (3) Heed all warnings. (4) Follow all instructions. (5) Do not use this apparatus near water. (6) Clean only with dry cloth. (7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. (8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. (9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.(10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. (11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. (12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. (13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. (14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. -��Cautions as to condensation Condensation can cause unreliable playback of VHS recordings. Condensation may form in the following cases, -��The unit is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room. -��The unit is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid. -��During the rainy season. In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the unit for at least 2 hours. The unit is not equipped with a dew sensor. -��Other 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. Its designed to operate in the horizontal position. -��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]. -��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. -��The displays shown in these instructions are examples. Actual display depends on discs.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. ªDVD Progressive output (l14, 19) If you connect the unit with a progressive output compatible TV, you can enjoy higher-quality and less flickering images than conventional TVs (of the interlace output type) can present. Finalize (l31) This function enables you to play recorded DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD- Video format) and +R on other players. Instant play (l33) This function can quickly find and play a video program you wish to watch. Direct Navigator guides you to the beginning of a previously recorded video program immediately. Quick view (l20) This function allows you to watch news, information and other programs in a short time. Chasing play (l26) There is no need to wait until recording is complete. Without stopping recording, you can play the video program currently being recorded from its beginning. Instant recording (l24) 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. Simultaneous recording and play (l26) With this function, you can play a previously recorded video program while recording another program. Time slip (l21, 26) This function enables you to jump to the scene you specify during play and also while recording. One touch transfer (dub) (l55, 56) This function can copy video from VHS to DVD and vice versa. ªVHS Long recording (l49) With this function, you can record approx. 10 hours of video onto a T-120 cassette, for example. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Precautions for installation Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit. About descriptions in these operating instructions Useful features Getting started ES40VP&PC.book 3 ページ ２００５年９月６日�-火曜日�-午前１０時２３分