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Panasonic Diga DMR-ES15EB Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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DMR-ES15EB/EBL
Model No.
(Model suffix: "EB" for UK model, "EBL" for Ireland model)
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EB EBL
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD
players and DVD-Video according to
where they are sold.
• 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.
Note
"EB" on the packaging indicates the United
Kingdom.
RQT8320-1B
2
3
5

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions DVD Recorder DMR-ES15EB/EBL Model No. (Model suffix: “EB” for UK model, “EBL” for Ireland model) Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com EB EBL Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold.

  • Page 2: Functions" Menu

    Quick access to a variety of useful functions–“FUNCTIONS” menu Display the FUNCTIONS menu to view all functions on this unit and select function for timer recording etc. (on the remote control) Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland) (“EB”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Quick access to a variety of useful functions– “FUNCTIONS” menu ......2 Caution for AC Mains Lead .

  • Page 4: Included Accessories

    • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. • It couldn’t be simpler! • Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

  • Page 5: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Main unit Opening the front panel Press down on the part with your finger. Standby/on switch (8) (Ô page 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.

  • Page 6: 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 7: The Remote Control Information

    Store in a cool, dark place. DVD-Audio DVD-A High fidelity music DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder 1 discs • You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if they have • Played on this been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

  • Page 8: Connection

    Connection Use of the supplied RF coaxial leads To prevent interference patterns from appearing on your TV, use only the supplied RF coaxial leads when you connect this unit to your TV and aerial outlet or aerial lead, as shown in connection types A-C. •...
  • Page 9 Connecting to a television and Satellite/Digital terrestrial receiver Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead • You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television ( • You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. Required setting “AV1 Output”...
  • Page 10 Connection Connecting to a television and VCR Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead • You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television ( • You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. Required setting “AV1 Output”...
  • Page 11 Other connections Connecting to a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals Television’s rear panel COMPONENT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Red White Yellow Audio/video cable (included) Red White Yellow This unit’s rear panel Connecting to a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals Television’s rear panel COMPONENT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN...

  • Page 12: Tv Tuning (Auto Setup)

    TV Tuning (Auto Setup) ^ DVD Numbered buttons e,r,w,q ENTER Turn on the mains for the television (and connected equipment) and select the AV input for this unit. Press [^ DVD] to turn the unit on. • If the TV is Q Link compatible, it will start to download TV tuning information to this unit.
  • Page 13 Timer recording from satellite receiver with VIDEO Plus+ This unit is not designed to control (turn on or change channels on) your satellite receiver. However, you can use VIDEO Plus+ Recording by making the satellite receiver’s VIDEO Plus+ numbers available for recognition on this unit. Take the following steps to make all satellite stations available for recognition on this unit.

  • Page 14: Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control

    Set up to match your television and remote control Numbered buttons e,r,w,q ENTER * REC Selecting television type and aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [e,r] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER].
  • Page 15 When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control When other Panasonic products placed nearby affect this unit’s remote control, change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match).

  • Page 16: Recording

    Important notes for recording Both main and secondary audio can be recorded You can change the audio during playback. (Ô page 24, “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 17: 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 18: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes DV IN ^ 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 • You can record up to 49 titles on one disc. See also the notes “Important notes for recording”...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Timer Recording

    Timer recording ^ DVD Numbered buttons REC MODE -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô page 16). Preparation • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. •...

  • Page 21: 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...

  • Page 22: Check, Change Or Delete A Programme

    Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 20. 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.

  • Page 23: Recording From A Satellite/Digital Terrestrial Receiver

    Recording from a satellite/digital terrestrial receiver EXT LINK DV IN EXT LINK * REC REC MODE -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Preparation • Insert a disc (Ô page 18). • When recording a bilingual programme (Ô page 16). Manual Recording Preparation •...

  • Page 24: Playing Discs

    Playing discs 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 18). Press [q] (PLAY).

  • Page 25: 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 you turn the unit off.

  • Page 26: Using Menus To Play Mp3 And Still Pictures (Jpeg/Tiff)

    Using menus to play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Regarding MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) • Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet • Maximum number of files (tracks) and folders (groups) recognizable: 3000 files (tracks) and 300 (including the root folder) folders (groups) Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG...

  • Page 27: Playing Still Pictures (Jpeg/Tiff)

    Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) You can play CD-R/RW and DVD-R discs which contain still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) that have been recorded on a computer. The screen shown at right is displayed when you insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).

  • Page 28: Using On-Screen Menus/Functions Window And Status

    Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status message 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 29: Functions Window

    Picture menu–Change the picture quality Playback NR Reduces noise and picture degradation. On ↔ Off Progressive (Ô page 49) Select “On” to enable progressive output. Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally. Transfer [When “Progressive” (Ô above) is set to “On”] Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of title being played (Ô...

  • Page 30: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters 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 25, 31, “Create Chapter”) Title Chapter Chapter...

  • 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,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 Refer to the control reference on page 35. e.g., Connecting other video equipment to the AV3 or DV IN terminals You can also connect to the AV2 input terminal on the rear. • Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.

  • Page 35: Deleting Titles

    Deleting titles EXT LINK DV IN 2 CH 1 Numbered buttons e,r,w,q ENTER * REC REC MODE -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 36: Dvd Management

    DVD Management Refer to the control reference on page 35. 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: Linked Operations With The Tv (Q Link)

    Linked operations with the TV (Q Link) What is Q Link? Q Link enables you to connect this unit to a Q Link-equipped Panasonic TV and perform various linked functions. The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic.

  • Page 39: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 35. Common procedures While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [e,r] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [e,r] to select “Setup” and press [ENTER]. Tabs Menus Options Setup Remote Control DVD 1 Clock Owner ID...
  • Page 40 Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 35. Tabs Sound Dynamic Range Compression only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. Bilingual Audio Selection -R DL -RW(V) +R Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when recording to a disc.

  • Page 41: Set The Clock Manually

    Tabs Menus Connection AV2 Settings (Continued) Set to match the connected equipment. • Press [ENTER] to show the following setting. AV2 Input This setting is according to the output signal of the connected equipment. Ext Link This setting cannot be made when the “TV System”...

  • Page 42: Resetting Channel Setting

    Resetting channel setting Refer to the control reference on page 35. 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

    TV System Numbered buttons e,r,w,q ENTER SUB MENU Change this setting if you connect an NTSC television or to record NTSC video from another source. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [e,r] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [e,r] to select “Setup” and press [ENTER].

  • Page 44: Messages

    Messages On the television Cannot finish recording completely. Cannot record on the disc. Unable to format. Please check the disc. Cannot record. Disc is full. Cannot record. Maximum numbers of titles exceeded. No disc This is a non-recordable disc. This disc is not formatted properly.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47 • 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 48 Troubleshooting guide 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 49: 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 50: Specifications

    Specifications Recording System DVD-RAM: 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 51 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. CAUTION! •...

  • Page 52: Index

    The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. 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. . . 6, 16 Enter name disc .

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