Panasonic Diga DMR-ES10 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Diga DMR-ES10 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
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".
Example:
P
PC
1
1
2
ALL
4

Operating Instructions

Model No.
If you have any questions contact
In the U.S.A.:
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
In Canada:
1-800-561-5505
For U.S.A. only
The warranty can be found on page 42.
For Canada only
The warranty can be found on page 43.
La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar
en la página 44–47.

DVD Recorder

DMR-ES10
RQT8009-3P

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    For U.S.A. only The warranty can be found on page 42. For Canada only The warranty can be found on page 43. La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 44–47. DVD Recorder DMR-ES10 Model No. 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 1-800-561-5505 RQT8009-3P...
  • Page 2: Useful Features

    If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Useful features This DVD recorder records high quality images to rapid random access capable DVD-RAM media. This has resulted in many new features that outperform older tape formats.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Also do not use the cords for other equipment with this unit. (U.S.A. only) Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/ The remote control ■ Batteries • Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the...
  • Page 4: Disc Information

    Creating playlists • We recommend using Panasonic discs. We recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt. • You may not be able to record to DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R discs on this unit or play them due to the condition of the recording.
  • Page 5: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    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.
  • Page 6: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Turn the unit on (➔ page 10) Input select (IN1, IN2 or IN3) Select channels and title numbers, etc./ Basic operations for recording and play Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (➔ page 20, 22, 26) Show sub menu (➔ page 23, 26, 29) Show on-screen menu (➔...
  • Page 7: Step 1 Connection

    STEP Connection • The equipment connections described are examples. • Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. • Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Connection with a television and video cassette recorder The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback when this unit is turned off.
  • Page 8 STEP Connection Connection with a cable TV box/satellite receiver and video cassette recorder • You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. • Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box. The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback when this unit is turned off. For optimum operation, it is recommended that this unit be connected as shown below.
  • Page 9: Connecting An Amplifier Or System Component

    Connecting an amplifier or system component ■ Connection to a stereo amplifier Amplifier's rear panel AUDIO IN Red White Audio cable This unit If the antenna connector doesn’t match Other antenna connections to the unit Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead. •...
  • Page 10: Step 2 Plug-In Auto Tuning

    STEP Plug-in Auto Tuning POWER 8 DVD POWER POWER ^ DVD POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY REC MODE ERASE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP SETUP After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing [^ DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit assists you to set the on-screen language, and automatically tunes in all the channels it can receive and sets the clock.
  • Page 11 ■ If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the actual time Select “–1” or “+1” in “Adjust Time Zone” in the SETUP menu (➔ page 34). ■ If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically Set the time manually (➔ page 34, Set Clock Manually). ■...
  • Page 12: Step 3 Channel Settings

    STEP Channel settings DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL CANCEL SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY REC MODE ERASE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP SETUP VCR Plus+ guide channel settings Set these guide channels so you can use the VCR Plus+ system for scheduled recording.
  • Page 13: Channel Captions

    Channel captions You can give the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself. The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the Direct Navigator screen. Press [SETUP]. SETUP Signal Source (RF IN) CableTV Set Channels Automatically Channel Captions Channel Preset Channel Captions...
  • Page 14: Step 4 Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control

    F Rec CHAPTER Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 16:9...
  • Page 15: Recording Television Programs

    Recording television programs IN2 INPUT terminals DVD POWER POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT Numbered buttons AUDIO VCR Plus+ CANCEL CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS DIRECT TOP MENU NAVIGATOR SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE...
  • Page 16: Selecting Audio To Be Recorded

    Recording television programs Refer to the control reference on page 15. ■ To pause recording Press [h]. Press again to restart recording. You can also press [* REC] to restart. (Title is not split into separate titles.) ■ To stop recording Press [g].
  • Page 17: Flexible Recording

    Refer to the control reference on page 15. Flexible Recording (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) -RW(V) The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. This is convenient when you want the recorded program to fit one disc perfectly or you are concerned about the amount of free space on the disc.
  • Page 18: Scheduled Recording

    Scheduled recording DVD POWER ^ DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL CANCEL SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY SCHEDULE REC MODE ERASE REC MODE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP -RW(V) You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. •...
  • Page 19: Manually Programming Scheduled Recordings

    You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program.) • When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, select the channel on the cable TV box or satellite receiver before the scheduled recording starts.
  • Page 20: Playing Discs

    Playing discs DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP u, i DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS REC MODE ERASE ERASE CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER Preparation •...
  • Page 21: Operations During Play

    Operations during play Press [g]. The stopped position is memorized. When stopped position memorized, “PLAY” flashes in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct Navigator and when playing a playlist.) Stop Resume play function Press [q] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Stopped position •...
  • Page 22: Using Menus To Play Mp3 And Still Pictures (Jpeg/Tiff)

    Using menus to play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SKIP u, i DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY Regarding MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) • Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet •...
  • Page 23 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the still picture and press [ENTER]. • The selected still picture is displayed on the screen. You can also select still pictures with the number buttons. e.g., 5: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5] 15: [0] ➔...
  • Page 24: Using On-Screen Menus

    Using on-screen menus DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS DISPLAY REC MODE ERASE CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER Common procedures While playing, Press [DISPLAY]. Disc Soundtrack Play Subtitle Video Audio channel...
  • Page 25: Video Menu-Change Picture Quality

    Video menu–Change picture quality Picture -RW(V) DVD-A DVD-V To select the picture mode during play • Normal: Default setting • Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts • Fine: Details are sharper • Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. MPEG-DNR -RW(V) DVD-V...
  • Page 26: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP u, i DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS REC MODE ERASE CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER -RW(V) Title/Chapter Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter. Title Chapter Start...
  • Page 27: Title Operations

    Title operations Press [w, q] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. • Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. Erase Title • The available recording space on DVD-R or +R does not increase when you erase titles. -RW(V) •...
  • Page 28: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists

    Creating, editing and playing playlists CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS REC MODE ERASE CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER You can arrange the chapters (➔ page 26) to create a playlist. Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter...
  • Page 29: Editing And Playing Playlists/Chapters

    Editing and playing playlists/chapters -RW(VR) (play only) While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [e, r] to select “Other Functions” and press [ENTER]. Press [e, r] to select “PLAYLISTS” and press [ENTER]. Press [e, r, w, q] to select the playlist. To start play ➔ Press [ENTER]. To edit ➔...
  • Page 30: Disc Management

    Disc management CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH u, i DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS Preparation • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • Turn the unit on. •...
  • Page 31: Enabling Dvd-R, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format) Or +R To Be Played On Other Equipment-Finalize

    DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording. • Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs. For U.S.A.: http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R For Canada: www.panasonic.ca To exit the screen Press [RETURN] several times.
  • Page 32: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settings See page 34 for details on menu operation. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Tabs Signal Source (RF IN) (➔ page 11) Channel Set Channels Automatically (➔ page 11) Preset Channel Captions (➔...
  • Page 33 Tabs Menus Black Level Control Video Select normal, lighter or darker for adjusting the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement. Continued Input Level Adjusts the black level of the input signal. Output Level (Composite/SVideo) Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT terminal.
  • Page 34: Common Procedures

    Changing the unit’s settings Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS REC MODE ERASE CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER SETUP Common procedures Preparation • The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. •...
  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications Recording system: DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM), DVD-Video format (DVD-R), DVD-Video format (DVD-RW) Optical pick-up: System with 1 lens, 2 integration units (662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 795 nm wavelength for CDs) Recordable discs: DVD-RAM : Ver. 2.0 Ver. 2.1/3×–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0 Ver.
  • Page 36: Glossary

    Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM compatible recorders and discs.
  • Page 37: Frequently Asked Questions

    • All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. • You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.
  • Page 38: Error Messages

    Error messages On the television Cannot finish recording completely. Cannot play. Cannot record on the disc. Unable to format. Please check the disc. Cannot record. Disc is full. Cannot record. The number of titles has exceeded the maximum limit. Error has occurred. Please press [ENTER].
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Guide

    • 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. (Press and hold [POWER 8] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)
  • Page 40 • A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. • When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, the VCR Plus+ system does not work.
  • Page 41: Product Service

    For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 42. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
  • Page 42: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 43: Limited Warranty (Only For Canada)

    5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
  • Page 44: Referencia Rápida En Español

    Instalación básica • Las conexiones del equipo descritas son ejemplos. • Antes de hacer la conexión, apague todos los equipos y lea los manuales de instrucciones apropiados. • El equipo periférico y los cables opcionales se venden por separado a menos que se indique lo contrario. Conexión con un televisor y videograbadora La conexión permitirá...
  • Page 45 DVD POWER POWER DVD POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE OPEN/CLOSE F Rec SETUP CHAPTER SETUP Sintonización automática al enchufar...
  • Page 46 Grabación de programas de televisión DVD POWER POWER ^ DVD POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Botones numerados CANCEL SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY SCHEDULE REC MODE ERASE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP -RW(V) • No es posible grabar continuamente desde una cara a la otra en un disco de dos caras.
  • Page 47 Reproducción de discos DVD POWER POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Botones numerados AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH u, i DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU SUB MENU RETURN SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE...
  • Page 48: Index

    SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG VORSICHT GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. (Inside of product) RQLS0233 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com  2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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