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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
ALL
2
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 43.
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-ES20
RQT8152-3P
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
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. -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
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! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. -
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 n Batteries • Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the... -
Page 4: Disc Information
Erase program (title) • 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 (Chart continues from page 4.) DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) • • 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5″) 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5″) • 1.4 GB, 8 cm (3″) 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) Approx.
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Page 6: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide Remote control Turn the unit on (Ô page 10) Input select (IN1 or IN2) Select channels and title numbers, etc./ Basic operations for recording and play Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (Ô page 20, 22, 26) Show sub menu (Ô page 23, 26, 28) Show on-screen menu (Ô... -
Page 7: Step 1 Connection
STEP Connection • The equipment connections described are examples. Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about connection methods. (This is in English only.) http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp • Before doing any connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. •... - Page 8 STEP Connection Connection with a cable TV box/satellite receiver • 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 n To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder displaying these logo marks using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in Digital Audio Output (Ô page 33). •...
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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 DVD/TV 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 n 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 (Ô page 34). n If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically Set the time manually (Ô page 34, Set Clock Manually). n To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again (after relocation, for example) Signal source, channel caption, and VCR Plus+ guide...
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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 DVD/TV VCR Plus+ guide channel settings Set these guide channels so you can use the VCR Plus+ system for scheduled recording. - Page 13 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 as well as in the Direct Navigator screen. Press [SETUP]. SETUP Signal Source (RF IN) Cable TV Set Channels Automatically Channel Captions...
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Page 14: Step 4 Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control
When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control 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. -
Page 15: Recording
Recording television programs DVD POWER POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP F Rec... -
Page 16: Selecting Audio To Be Recorded
Recording television programs Refer to the control reference on page 15. Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. DVD-RAM Mode Single-sided (4.7 GB) XP (High quality) SP (Standard) LP (Long play) EP (Extended long 8 (6 ) -
Page 17: Playing While You Are Recording
Playing while you are recording Note You cannot use the following play operations for about 10 or so seconds after starting recording. Playing from the beginning of the title you are recording—Chasing playback Press [q] (PLAY) during recording. To stop play Press [g]. -
Page 18: Scheduled Recording
Scheduled recording DVD POWER ^ DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL CANCEL SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY SCHEDULE REC MODE ERASE REC MODE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP DVD/TV -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 SLOW/SEARCH 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. (Excluding when playing from the Direct Navigator and when playing a playlist.) Resume play function Stop Press [q] (PLAY) to restart from this position. • Depending on the disc, resume play function may not be effective. Stopped position •... -
Page 22: Using Menus To Play Mp3 And Still Pictures (Jpeg)
Using menus to play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH u, i DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS Regarding MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) • Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet •... - Page 23 Press [TOP MENU]. JPEG Menu Picture(JPEG) View CD(JPEG) Folder image006 vious Page 01/01 Next Play • Thumbnails for large JPEG files and images with aspect ratios other than 4:3 may not display. Press [e, r, w, q] to select the still picture and press [ENTER].
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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 DVD/TV Common procedures Press [DISPLAY]. Disc Soundtrack Play Subtitle Video Audio channel Audio... -
Page 25: Video Menu-Change Picture Quality
Video menu–Change picture quality Picture -RW(V) DVD-V -RW(VR) To select the picture mode • Normal: Default setting • Cinema: Mellows movies MPEG-DNR -RW(V) DVD-V -RW(VR) Reduces noise and picture degradation. On←→Off Progressive (Ô page 36) Select “On” to enable progressive output. •... -
Page 26: Editing Titles/Chapters
Editing titles/chapters DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH u, i DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS REC MODE ERASE CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER DVD/TV -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]. • Erase Title Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. • The available recording space on DVD-R or +R does not increase when you erase titles. -RW(V) •... -
Page 28: Playing Playlists
Playing playlists CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS REC MODE ERASE CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER Note You cannot create or edit playlists on this unit. However, you can play a playlist that has been created or edited on a different equipment. Playing playlists -RW(VR) Preparation... -
Page 29: Recording From A Video Cassette Recorder
Recording from a video cassette recorder VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT * REC CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP F Rec... -
Page 30: Disc Management
Disc management CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH 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. http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R For U.S.A.: 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) (Ô page 11) Channel Set Channels Automatically (Ô page 11) Preset Channel Captions (Ô... - 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. Input Level Continued 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.
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Page 34: Common Procedures
Changing the unit’s settings Numbered buttons VCR Plus+ CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH 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: (662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs) Recordable discs: DVD-RAM : Ver. 2.0 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. -
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. -
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.) CANCEL] until the picture displays correctly. - Page 40 Troubleshooting guide Displays • The display is dim. • “12: 00A” is flashing on the unit's display. • Compared to the actual recorded time, less remaining time is displayed. • The time recorded on the disc • and the available time shown •...
- Page 41 • A DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. •...
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Page 42: Disc Handling
For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 43. 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 43: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) 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 SETUP F Rec 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 VCR Plus+ SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY SCHEDULE REC MODE ERASE CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER -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 VCR Plus+ CANCEL 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...
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Page 48: Index
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262...