Media Handling - Panasonic DMR-EZ48V Operating Instructions Manual

Media handling

Inserting discs
1
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main
unit to open the tray.
≥You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.
2
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main
unit to close the tray.
≥If you insert a DVD-RAM with the write-protect tab set to
"PROTECT" (➡ 55), play starts automatically.
[Note]
≥A double-sided disc should be loaded with the side you want to
record/play facing down.
≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double-
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it
over.
≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the disc from
the cartridge.
Insert label-up.
Automatic drive select function
[RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge set to
"PROTECT" (➡ 55, Cartridge-protection)]
[DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
≥It automatically switches to the DVD drive when a disc is inserted.
Inserting a video cassette
The surface on which
you can see a roll of
tape should face up.
Insert a video
cassette.
≥The unit is
automatically turned on.
≥If you insert a video
cassette without the
accidental erasure
prevention tab, play
starts automatically.
∫ To eject a video cassette
≥You can eject a video cassette even when the unit is in standby
mode. It switches back to standby once it ejects the video cassette.
For main unit
≥Press [< EJECT] on the main unit.
For remote control
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the VHS and then press and hold
[∫] for about 3 seconds or more.
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Insert label-up with
the arrow facing in.
Video Cassette information
≥Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the heads to
become dirty and malfunction. Store your video cassettes carefully
and discard them when they become dirty or damaged.
≥Never use video cassettes on which juice has been spilled or those
that are extremely damaged since this will not only cause the
heads to become dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction.
≥Break off the video cassette's tab
to prevent accidental erasure.
Cover the hole with a double
layer of adhesive tape when you
want to use the video cassette for
recording again.
≥You can use video cassettes with
the VHS and S-VHS marks, but the unit is unable to make full use
of the characteristics of S-VHS video cassettes.
Disc care
∫ How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
DO DO NOT
∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs
Be careful about scratches and dirt.
∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
DO DO NOT
∫ Handling precautions
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc
warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)
≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt
pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.
≥Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels
(rental discs, etc.).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart
shapes.
≥Do not place in the following areas:
– In direct sunlight.
– In very dusty or humid areas.
– Near a heater.
– Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature
(condensation can occur).
– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.
≥To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases
or cartridges when you are not using them.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no
compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a
problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no
responsibility and offers no compensation for any
subsequent damage caused by such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD
Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another
company.
≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this
unit.
≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer
disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this
unit.
Tab
DO NOT