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Panasonic DIGA DMR-ES15 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-ES15
Model No.
The illustration shows the model for Australia and N.Z.
For Australia and N.Z.
GN GC GCA GCS
Region number supported by

this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players
and DVD-Video according to where they are
sold.
For Australia and N.Z.
• The region number of this unit is "4".
• The unit will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing "4" or "ALL".
Example:
4
ALL
For Asia
• The region number of this unit is "3".
• The unit will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing "3" or "ALL".
Example:
3
ALL
For Middle East and South Africa
• The region number of this unit is "2".
• The unit will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing "2" or "ALL".
Example:
2
ALL

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum
performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
RQT8317-L
2
4
6
2
3
6
2
3
5

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions DVD Recorder DMR-ES15 Model No. The illustration shows the model for Australia and N.Z. For Australia and N.Z. GN GC GCA GCS Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold.

  • Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Caution for AC Mains Lead ......2 Included accessories ......3 Disc information .

  • Page 4: Disc Information

    When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers. 2 You may not be able to use +R recorded on this unit in another Panasonic DVD recorder and vice versa. Once the disc is finalized, however, it can be played in the other unit.
  • Page 5 Play-only discs Disc type DVD-Video Indication in these DVD-V instructions Logo Instructions High quality movie and music discs Disc type Audio CD Indication in these instructions Logo Instructions Music and audio recorded (including CD-R/RW 1) • The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions.

  • Page 6: The Remote Control Information

    The remote control information n Batteries • Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. • Do not use rechargeable type batteries. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not use different types at the same time.

  • Page 7: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control e.g., Australia and N.Z. Main unit Opening the front panel Press down on the part with your finger. Standby/on switch (8) (Ô page 11) 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.

  • Page 8: Step 1 Connection

    STEP 1 Connection Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables only when you make connections to the unit through the RF IN and RF OUT terminals. Striping may appear and disrupt images on the TV if you use different cables for connection.
  • Page 9 Connecting a television and VCR To the aerial Television’s rear panel VHF/UHF RF IN RF coaxial cable (included) Audio/Video cable RF coaxial cable (included) Audio/Video cable Aerial cable VHF/UHF RF OUT RF IN VCR’s rear panel Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal You can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.

  • Page 10: Connecting A Stereo Amplifier

    STEP 1 Connection Other connections Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals Television’s rear panel COMPONENT VIDEO IN Audio/Video cable (included) This unit’s rear panel Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals Television’s rear panel COMPONENT VIDEO IN Video cable Audio/Video cable (included) This unit’s rear panel...

  • Page 11: Step 2 Channel Reception And Tv Aspect Settings

    STEP 2 Channel reception and TV aspect settings e.g., Australia and N.Z. ^ DVD Numbered buttons e,r,w,q ENTER Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. Press [^ DVD] to turn the unit on. For Australia and N.Z.

  • Page 12: Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control

    Set up to match your television and remote control e.g., Australia and N.Z. Numbered buttons e,r,w,q ENTER * REC RQT8317 To enjoy progressive video You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan (Ô...
  • Page 13 When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control When other Panasonic products placed nearby respond to this unit’s remote control, change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match).

  • Page 14: Recording

    Important notes for recording Both main and secondary audio can be recorded You can change the audio during playback. (Ô page 22, “Changing audio during play”) Recording of bilingual programme If you record from external equipment – Select both “M 1” and “M 2” on the external equipment.

  • Page 15: Recording Modes And Approximate Recording Times

    Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. DVD-RAM 9.4 GB Recording Mode (Double- 4.7 GB sided XP (High quality) 1 h. 2 h. SP (Standard) 2 h. 4 h.

  • Page 16: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes DV IN e.g., Australia and N.Z. ^ DVD Numbered buttons DIRECT NAVIGATOR e,r,w,q ENTER AUDIO * REC REC MODE -R DL -RW(V) • You can record up to 99 titles on one disc. +R +R DL +RW •...

  • Page 17: To Specify A Time To Stop Recording -One Touch Recording

    To specify a time to stop recording –One Touch Recording During recording Press [* REC] on the main unit to select the recording time. • The unit’s display changes as shown below. OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00 OFF 1:30 OFF 4:00 Counter (cancel) •...

  • Page 18: Timer Recording

    Timer recording e.g., Australia and N.Z. Numbered buttons REC MODE -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô page 14). Preparation • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

  • Page 19: Manually Programming Timer Recordings

    Manually programming timer recordings You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) Press [PROG/CHECK]. Timer Remain 1:57 SP Recording 8:17:23 7. 5. SUN Drive Name Date Start Stop Mode...

  • Page 20: To Cancel Recording When Recording Has Already Begun

    Timer recording e.g., Australia and N.Z. RQT8317 To cancel recording when recording has already begun When this unit is on Press [g]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [w,q] to select “Stop Recording” and press [ENTER]. Recording stops and the timer recording is cancelled. (Daily and weekly timers remain and timer recording will start as programmed.) To release the programme from...

  • Page 21: Check, Change Or Delete A Programme

    Check, change or delete a programme Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Icons Timer recording standby is activated. This programme is currently recording. The times overlap those in another programme.

  • Page 22: Playing Discs

    Playing discs e.g., Australia and N.Z. Numbered buttons TIME SLIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR/ Top Menu SUB MENU AUDIO Preparation • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • Turn on this unit. Insert a disc (Ô...

  • Page 23: Operations During Play

    Operations during play Press [g]. The stopped position is memorized. Resume play function Press [q] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Stop The stopped position is cleared when: – you press [g] several times. – you open the tray. – DVD-A CD VCD you turn the unit off.

  • Page 24: Using Menus To Play Mp3, Divx And Still Pictures (Jpeg/Tiff)

    Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) e.g., Australia and N.Z. ^ DVD Numbered buttons DIRECT NAVIGATOR SUB MENU Selecting file type to play The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a CD-R/CD- RW disc containing varying combinations of MP3 files, DivX video contents and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).

  • Page 25: To Select Other Folder (Group)

    To select other folder (group) MP3, DivX While the Menu screen is displayed Press [q]. n MP3 G: Selected group No. /Total group No. If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed as group number. Group Tree Menu 1 : 101 7/25 Total...

  • Page 26: Regarding Divx Vod Content

    Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Refer to the control reference on page 24. Regarding DivX VOD content DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit.

  • Page 27: Using On-Screen Menus/Functions Window And Status

    Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status message e.g., Australia and N.Z. e,r,w,q ENTER DISPLAY Using on-screen menus Common procedures Press [DISPLAY]. Disc Soundtrack Play Subtitle Picture Audio channel Sound Other Menu Item • Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change.

  • Page 28: Functions Window

    Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status message Refer to the control reference on page 27. Picture menu–Change the picture quality Playback NR Reduces noise and picture degradation. On ↔ Off Progressive (Ô page 50) Select “On” to enable progressive output. Select “Off”...

  • Page 29: Deleting Titles

    Deleting titles e.g., Australia and N.Z. e,r,w,q ENTER -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW • A title cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain before proceeding. • You cannot delete while recording. • When a recorded title is deleted the available disc space will increase by the amount deleted.

  • Page 30: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters e.g., Australia and N.Z. DIRECT NAVIGATOR SUB MENU -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) Title/Chapter Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter. Title Chapter Start You can divide a title into multiple chapters. (Ô...

  • Page 31: Title Operations

    Title operations After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 30) Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. • Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Delete Make certain before proceeding. -R DL -RW(V) • -R DL +R +R DL +RW •...

  • Page 32: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists

    Creating, editing and playing playlists e.g., Australia and N.Z. e,r,w,q ENTER SUB MENU You can arrange the chapters (Ô page 30) to create a playlist. Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Playlist Chapter Chapter • Editing playlists doesn’t modify the recorded data. Playlists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much capacity.

  • Page 33: Editing And Playing Playlists/Chapters

    Editing and playing playlists/chapters (play only) -RW(VR) While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [e,r] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [e,r] to select “Playlists” and press [ENTER]. Press [e,r,w,q] to select the playlist. To start play Ô Press [ENTER]. To edit Ô...

  • Page 34: Copying From A Video Cassette Recorder

    Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g., Australia and N.Z. Numbered buttons e,r,w,q ENTER SUB MENU * REC REC MODE You can record from equipment connected to the AV3, AV4, or DV IN terminals on the unit. • To connect to the AV4 terminals (Ô page 9) •...

  • Page 35: Entering Text

    Entering text Refer to the control reference on page 34. -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: -R DL Characters -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Title Title 64 (44 ) Playlist Disc...

  • Page 36: Dvd Management

    DVD Management e,r,w,q ENTER Common procedures Preparation • Release protection (Ô below). While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [e,r] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [e,r] to select “DVD Management” and press [ENTER]. Select which step 4 to perform depending on what you want to do next.

  • Page 37: Selecting Whether To Show The Top Menu First -Auto-Play Select

    Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first –Auto-Play Select -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing. Make selections before finalizing the disc. After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 36) Press [e,r] to select “Auto-Play Select”...

  • Page 38: Child Lock

    Child Lock Changing the unit’s settings DV IN e.g., Australia and N.Z. Numbered buttons e,r,w,q ENTER RQT8317 The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit. Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD”...

  • Page 39: Summary Of Settings

    Summary of settings The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Tabs Menus Tuning Manual (Ô page 42) Auto-Setup Restart (Ô page 43) Disc Settings for Playback • Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
  • Page 40 Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 38. Tabs Sound Dynamic Range Compression Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. Bilingual Audio Selection -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when recording to a disc.

  • Page 41: Language Code List

    Tabs Menus Others Remote Control (Ô page 13) Clock (Ô page 44) Power Save • Refer to the following when “Power Save” is set to “On”. – “FL Display” is automatically set to “Automatic” (Ô page 40). – The “Quick Start” function does not work. (It is automatically turned to “Off”.) Quick Start The Quick Start feature enables this unit to be ready to start...

  • Page 42: Resetting Channel Setting

    Resetting channel setting Refer to the control reference on page 38. You can add or delete channels, or change programme positions. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [e,r] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [e,r] to select “Setup” and press [ENTER].

  • Page 43: Tv System

    Automatic setting You can restart auto channel setting if the channel reception setting (Ô page 11) fails for some reason. After performing steps 1–4 (Ô page 42) Press [e,r] to select “Auto-Setup Restart” and press [ENTER]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [w,q] to select “Yes”...

  • Page 44: Set The Clock Manually

    Set the clock manually Refer to the control reference on page 38. • In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [e,r] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER].

  • Page 45: Messages

    Messages On the television Authorization Error. • You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. Cannot finish recording • The programme was copy-protected. completely.

  • Page 46: Frequently Asked Questions

    • All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Guide

    • There are discs which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created. • Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) • The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.
  • Page 48 • DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. Cannot record from •...
  • Page 49 Play Play fails to start even • Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. when [q] (PLAY) is • The disc is dirty. pressed. • You tried to play a blank disc or disc unplayable on this unit. Play starts but then stops •...

  • Page 50: Glossary

    Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Protection You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or deletion protection.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications Recording System DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format DVD-R: DVD-R DL (Dual Layer): DVD-RW: +R DL (Double Layer) Recording time Maximum 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc) XP: Approx. 1 hour SP: Approx. 2 hours LP: Approx. 4 hours EP: Approx. 6 hours/8 hours Recordable discs DVD-RAM: Ver.

  • Page 52: Index

    Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ DV automatic recording ... . . 34 DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW.

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