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Panasonic Diga DMR-ES20 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-ES20
Model No.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EG
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.
RQT8212-1L
2
3
5

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions DVD Recorder DMR-ES20 Model No. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com 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”.
  • Page 2 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 Accessories........3 The remote control .

  • 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

    DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) • • 4.7 GB, 12 cm 4.7 GB, 12 cm • 1.4 GB, 8 cm Before finalizing Before finalizing -RW(V) After finalizing After finalizing DVD-V One time recording discs Re-writable discs (recordable until the disc is full) 8 hours Only after finalizing the disc.

  • Page 6: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Turn the unit on (➔ page 10, 11) Direct TV recording (➔ page 15) 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 7: Step 1 Connection

    Q Link offers a range of convenient functions (For further details ➔ page 41). Make sure to connect a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable to the television if using the Q Link function. The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic. For details, refer to your television’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.

  • Page 8: Component Video Output

    STEP Connection Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals and VCR Connecting to the television using the 21-pin Scart cables (➔ page 7) indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included. are required connections. Connect in the numbered order. To the aerial Television’s rear panel Splitter VHF/UHF...

  • Page 9: Connecting An Amplifier Or System Component

    Connecting a digital/satellite receiver or decoder • Decoder here means the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV). • Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the SETUP menu to match the connected equipment (➔ page 35). AV OUT 21-pin Scart cable This unit’s rear panel...

  • Page 10: Step 2 Tv Tuning

    (➔ page 41) with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (➔ page 7). 2 CH 1 (The AV2 and AV4 Scart terminals on Panasonic televisions are compatible with the Q Link function.) You can download the tuning positions from the television.
  • Page 11 Auto-Setup (Setup without Q Link functions) • When connecting to a television with the VIDEO OUT, S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal (➔ page 8). • When connecting to a television that does not have the Q Link function (➔ page 41). This unit’s Auto-Setup function automatically tunes all available TV stations and synchronizes the time when the TV channel that is broadcasting time and date information is tuned.

  • Page 12: Step 3 Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control

    STEP Set up to match your television and remote control DIRECT TV REC Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY Selecting television type and aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].

  • Page 13: Television Operation

    When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control If other Panasonic products are placed close together, change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match).

  • Page 14: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes ^ DVD DIRECT TV REC * DIRECT TV REC Numbered buttons CANCEL INPUT SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT TOP MENU NAVIGATOR SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS REC MODE EXT LINK CREATE AUDIO CHAPTER ERASE AUDIO Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.

  • Page 15: Direct Tv Recording

    ■ To stop recording Press [g]. From the start to the end of the recording is called one title. -RW(V) It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes. ■ To pause recording Press [h].

  • Page 16: Flexible Recording

    Recording television programmes Numbered buttons INPUT SELECT CANCEL SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY REC MODE REC MODE EXT LINK * REC CREATE AUDIO CHAPTER Flexible Recording -RW(V) The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space.

  • Page 17: Timer Recording

    Timer recording EXT LINK EXT LINK VOLUME DIRECT TV REC Numbered buttons ShowView CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU RETURN PROG/ PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP CHECK REC MODE EXT LINK TIMER REC MODE...

  • Page 18: Manually Programming Timer Recordings

    Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 17. You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) Preparation • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

  • Page 19: Making Timer Recordings On The Television

    ■ To change a programme Press [e, r] to select the programme and press [ENTER]. (➔ page 18, Manually programming timer recordings, step 3) ■ To delete a programme Press [e, r] to select the programme and press [ ■ To exit the timer recording list Press [PROG/CHECK].

  • Page 20: Playing Discs

    Playing discs Numbered buttons CANCEL INPUT SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH u, i DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TOP MENU TOP MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS REC MODE EXT LINK CREATE AUDIO ERASE CHAPTER AUDIO CREATE CHAPTER Preparation • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

  • Page 21: Operations During Play

    Operations during play Press [g]. The stopped position is memorized. When stopped position is memorized (resume), the indicator appears 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 INPUT SELECT SKIP u, i DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY REC MODE EXT LINK EXT LINK CREATE Regarding MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) •...
  • 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 numbered buttons. e.g., 5: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5] 15: [0] ➔...

  • Page 24: Using On-Screen Menus

    Using on-screen menus DIRECT TV REC INPUT SELECT CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS DISPLAY REC MODE EXT LINK EXT LINK CREATE AUDIO ERASE CHAPTER Common procedures Press [DISPLAY]. Disc Soundtrack Play Subtitle Picture Audio channel Sound Other...

  • Page 25: Picture Menu-Change The Picture Quality

    Picture menu–Change the picture quality Playback NR Reduces noise and picture degradation. Progressive (➔ page 41) Select “On” to enable progressive output. Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally. Transfer (When “Progressive” is set to “On”) Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of title being played (➔...

  • Page 26: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters DIRECT TV REC INPUT SELECT CANCEL SKIP u, i DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS EXT LINK EXT LINK REC MODE CREATE AUDIO CHAPTER -RW(V) Title/Chapter Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.

  • 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. Erase Make certain before proceeding. • The available recording time 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 INPUT SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS REC MODE EXT LINK EXT LINK CREATE AUDIO ERASE CHAPTER You can arrange the chapters (➔ page 26) to create a playlist. Title Chapter Chapter...

  • Page 29: Editing And Playing Playlists/Chapters

    Editing and playing playlists/chapters (play only) RAM -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 ➔...

  • Page 30: Recording From A Video Cassette Recorder

    Recording from a video cassette recorder CANCEL INPUT SELECT SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS REC MODE EXT LINK * REC CREATE AUDIO ERASE CHAPTER e.g., Connecting other video equipment to the AV3 or DV input terminals •...

  • Page 31: Disc Management

    DISC MANAGEMENT ShowView INPUT SELECT CANCEL MANUAL SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU SUB MENU RETURN PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC MODE EXT LINK EXT LINK TIMER CREATE AUDIO ERASE F Rec CHAPTER Preparation • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

  • Page 32: Erasing All The Contents Of A Disc-Format Disc

    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. http://www.panasonic-europe.com To exit the screen Press [RETURN] several times.

  • Page 33: Entering Text

    Entering text Numbered buttons ShowView CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH u, i DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU SUB MENU RETURN SUB MENU PROG/CHECK DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC MODE EXT LINK EXT LINK TIMER CREATE AUDIO ERASE F Rec CHAPTER -RW(V)

  • Page 34: Summary Of Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 33. Summary of settings The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Tabs Tuning Manual (➔ page 37) Auto-Setup Restart (➔ page 38) Download from TV (➔ page 38) Settings for playback Disc •...
  • Page 35 Tabs Menus Sound Dynamic Range Compression Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. Bilingual Audio Selection Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when recording to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R. You cannot select this when recording from an external source onto DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R (except from DV equipment connected to this unit’s DV input terminal).

  • Page 36: Language Code List

    Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 33. Tabs Remote Control (➔ page 13) Others Clock Auto Clock Setting (➔ page 39) Manual Clock Setting (➔ page 39) Power Save • Refer to the following when “Power Save” is set to “On”. –...

  • Page 37: Tuning

    Tuning While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [e, r] to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER]. Press [e, r] to select “Tuning” and press [q]. SETUP Manual Auto-Setup Restart Download from TV Tuning Disc Manual...

  • Page 38: Tv System

    Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 33. Auto-Setup Restart, Download from TV You can restart auto channel setting if Preset Download or Auto- Setup (➔ page 10, 11) fails for some reason. After performing steps 1–4 (➔ page 37) ■...

  • Page 39: Clock Settings

    Clock settings • Usually, the unit’s Preset Download or Auto-Setup function (➔ page 10, 11) automatically adjusts the clock to correct time. Under some reception conditions, however, the unit cannot set the clock automatically. • In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock. •...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications Recording System DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM), Recordable discs DVD-RAM : Ver. 2.1/3×–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0 Ver. 2.2/5×–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0 DVD-R : for General Ver. 2.0/4×–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0 for General Ver. 2.x/8×–SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0 DVD-RW : Ver.
  • Page 41 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 erasure by setting writing protection or erasure protection.

  • Page 42: Frequently Asked Questions

    If you have a CRT television that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur. • 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 43: Error Messages

    Error messages On the television • The programme was copy-protected. Cannot finish recording • completely. The disc may be full. • There are already 99 recorded titles ( • You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system Cannot playback.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting Guide

    Interruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting breaks. • 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 [8] on the main unit for 10 seconds.) •...
  • Page 45 • DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. • Timer recording does not work The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the properly.

  • Page 46: Safety Precautions

    Troubleshooting guide Play (Continued) Angle cannot be changed. You have forgotten your ratings password. Quick View does not work. The resume play function does not work. The Video CD picture does not display properly. Time Slip does not work. Edit Cannot format.
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  • Page 48: Index

    Title ....17, 18, 27 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Erase Chapter ....27, 29 Playlist.

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