Panasonic Dmr Hs2 Operating Instructions Manual

Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software
according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is “1”.
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or
“ALL”.
HARD DISK DRIVE
1ALL2
4 1
Example:
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DVD VIDEO RECORDER
Operating Instructions
Model No. DMR-HS2
[For\U.S.A.]
The warranty can be found on page 72.
[For\Canada]
The warranty can be found on page 73.
En las páginas 74 y 75 hay...

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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...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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...

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Features
This unit allows recording of high quality video on HDD
and DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media
with fast random access. This media also out performs
past tape formats in ease of operation.
∫Maximum 52 hours on HDD (Hard Disk Drive) (➜page 19)
This model is installed with a high capacity 40 GB hard disk capable
of recording a maximum of 52 hours (6 hours continuously). The
same functions are available with HDD as with DVD-RAM and edit-
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Table of contents
Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Explanatory notes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6...

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Control reference guide
1POWER button (Í, DV D (POWER)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of
power.
2VCR Plusr button (VCR Plusr). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
3Television input mode selector (TV/VIDEO)  . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
4Numbered buttons (1–9, 0, 100)
≥See also DVD/TV switch (E).
≥When selecting a title, chapter,...

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URemote control signal sensor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
VPC card slot (PC CARD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
WCard eject button (EJECT)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
XDisc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
YHDD record lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
ZDVD record lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Disc information !?
≥This unit is not compatible with: 
–12-cm (5z), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM
–3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring
–DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard
–Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment
≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Recordable
Media (CPRM➜page 66) system so you can record broadcasts
that allow one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto 4.7 GB/
9.4 GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is not...

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PC card
§A PC card adapter conforming to PC card standards is necessary.
≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16
≥This unit is compatible with Type II PC cards. Do not insert any
other type of PC card.
≥This unit is not compatible with card type hard disks (Microdrives
etc).
≥Use this unit to format a PC card when using for the first time
(➜page 48). Note that the PC card may no longer be usable on
other equipment once formatted on this unit.
≥This unit operates in accordance with...

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Disc handling
Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped.
(These can damage the unit.)
∫How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
∫If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
Moisture may condense on discs after they are brought inside
from the cold.
DVD-RAM and DVD-R
Clean only with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner available as an
optional accessory, part number LF-K200DCA1.
Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM and
DVD-R....