Panasonic DMR-ES18 DVD Recorder User Manual


 
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Disc handling
n How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
n Concerning non-cartridge discs
Be careful about scratches and dirt.
n If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
n 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:
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 precision parts in the unit are readily affected by the
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
n Cautions about condensation
Condensation can cause unreliable playback of 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 rainy seasons.
In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the unit for
at least 2 hours. The unit is not equipped with a moisture sensor.
n Maintenance
To clean the unit
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the
instructions that came with the cloth.
To clean the DVD lens
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it
impossible to record or play discs.
Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on
frequency of use and the operating environment.
Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.
DO DO NOT
DO DO NOT
–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
Unit care
Do not place the unit on
amplifiers or equipment that may
become hot. The heat can
damage the unit.
Do not place any heavy objects
on top of the unit.
The unit should not be mounted
in a vertical position. It’s
designed to operate in the horizontal position.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.
DO NOT
DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720E
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do
not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.
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.
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