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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:
PC
En
Cf
Operating Instructions
Model No.
If you have any questions contact
1-800-561-5505
The warranty can be found on page 47.
DVD Recorder
DMR-ES16
RQT8950-Y
H0107FJ0
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
• The region number of this unit is “1”. • The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or “ALL”. Example: Operating Instructions DVD Recorder DMR-ES16 Model No. If you have any questions contact 1-800-561-5505 The warranty can be found on page 47. RQT8950-Y... -
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
Table of contents Getting started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....2 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. 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 +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalized (Ô page 45) DVD-Audio DVD-A DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder* discs • You can play programs that allow “One time only recording” if • Played on this they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.
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Page 6: The Remote Control Information
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 7: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. Main unit Opening the front panel Press down on the part with your finger. POWER button (POWER 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 8: Step 1 Connection
This section includes diagrams of four common methods of connections (A-D, pages 8-9). Please connect using the one that best suits you. • 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 9 Connection with a television and cable box or 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. Cable from wall or antenna signal •...
- Page 10 STEP 1 Connection If your television does not have Audio/Video terminals, RF Modulator is necessary Connection with a television (Ô page 8 A) This unit’s rear panel Red White Yellow Connection with a television and video cassette recorder (Ô page 8 B) This unit’s rear panel Red White Yellow Video cassette recorder...
- Page 11 If the antenna connector doesn’t match Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead to the unit’s RF IN terminal, and the 75 Ω coaxial cable to the antenna terminals on the equipment (television etc.). Refer to other equipment’s operating instructions. Type A twin lead from the antenna...
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Page 12: Step 2 Plug-In Auto Tuning
STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning DV IN POWER 8 ^ DVD POWER Numbered buttons e,r,w,q ENTER * REC After pressing [^ DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit starts necessary setup. Regarding DST (Daylight Saving Time) (Ô page 15) Legal revision is expected to change the DST period in 2007. - Page 13 Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning. Set Channels Automatically Set Channels Automatically Proceeding . . . The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is displayed when finished. Set Clock Automatically Auto Clock Setting is complete. 4/4/2006 12:15 AM DST...
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Page 14: Channel Captions/Television Type
Channel captions/Television type Numbered buttons CANCEL e,r,w,q ENTER 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. • You can set channel captions after channel setting on this unit is completed (Ô... -
Page 15: Remote Control Settings
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 23, Changing audio) Recording of MTS broadcasting If you record from external equipment – Select both “Main” and “SAP” 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 picture 1 h. 2 h. quality) SP (Standard) 2 h. 4 h. -
Page 18: Recording Television Programs
Recording television programs DV IN 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] 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) • This does not work during scheduled recordings (Ô page 20) or while using Flexible Recording (Ô... -
Page 20: Scheduled Recording
Scheduled recording Numbered buttons CANCEL e,r,w,q ENTER SUB MENU REC MODE -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô page 16). You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program.) Preparation •... -
Page 21: Cancel Scheduled Recording That Has Already Begun
Cancel scheduled recording that has already begun When the unit is on Press [g]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [w,q] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER]. Recording stops and the scheduled recording is cancelled. (Daily and weekly schedules remain and scheduled recording will start as programmed.) Release program from recording standby... -
Page 22: Playing Discs
Playing discs Numbered buttons TIME SLIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR 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. RQT8950 Insert a disc (Ô page 18). Press [q] (PLAY). -
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. –... -
Page 24: Using Menus To Play Mp3, Divx And Still Pictures (Jpeg/Tiff)
Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) ^ DVD POWER Numbered buttons DIRECT NAVIGATOR SUB MENU Selecting file type to play You can play CD-R/CD-RW which contain MP3 files, DivX video contents or still pictures that have been recorded on a computer. The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc containing 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. Tree Group 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 Messages
Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messages Numbered buttons CANCELQ e,r,w,q ENTER SUB MENU DISPLAY Using on-screen menus Common procedures Press [DISPLAY]. Disc Soundtrack Play Subtitle Video Audio channel Audio 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 messgages Refer to the control reference on page 27. Video menu–Change picture quality Picture -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V DVD-A -RW(VR) VCD Select the picture mode. • Normal: Default setting • Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts •... -
Page 29: Entering Text
Entering text Refer to the control reference on page 27. -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 64 (44*) Title Playlist Disc... -
Page 30: Editing Titles/Chapters
Editing titles/chapters DIRECT NAVIGATOR SUB MENU -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) Title/Chapter Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter. Title Chapter Start You can divide a title into multiple chapters. (Ô page 23, 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]. Delete Title* • Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. • -R DL -R DL -RW(V) •... -
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 RAM -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 Ô Press [ENTER]. To edit Ô... -
Page 34: Copying From A Video Cassette Recorder
Copying from a video cassette recorder e,r,w,q ENTER * REC REC MODE e.g.: Connecting other video equipment to the IN2 or DV IN terminals You can also connect to the IN1 input terminal on the rear. • Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. This unit DV IN DV cable... -
Page 35: Dvd Management
DVD Management e,r,w,q ENTER Preparation Release protection (Ô below). While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [e,r] to select “Other Functions” 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 36: Selecting Whether To Show The Top Menu First -Playback Will Start With
DVD Management Refer to the control reference on page 35. Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first –Playback will start with: -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. -
Page 37: Changing The Unit's Settings
Changing the unit’s settings Numbered buttons e,r,w,q ENTER Summary of settings The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Tabs Menus Channel Signal Source (RF IN) (Ô page 13) Set Channels Automatically Preset Channel Captions* (Ô page 14) Manual Channel Captions* (Ô... - Page 38 Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Disc Settings for Playback Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.
- Page 39 Tabs Menus Audio Dynamic Range Compression Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS ) -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Select whether to record the main or secondary audio program (SAP) when recording to a disc. Digital Audio Output Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Ô...
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Page 40: Messages
Messages On the television Authorization Error. This title is not authorized to play. 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. Maximum numbers of titles exceeded. No disc Please change the disc. -
Page 41: 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 on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on this unit. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting Guide
RQT8950 • 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 43 • DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. Cannot record from external •...
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Page 44: Product Service
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition. Product information For product information or assistance with product operation: 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. RQT8950 •... -
Page 45: 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 46: Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 2 ch–69 ch User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER DMR-ES16 MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR) 1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω LINE (pin jack) ×2, S connector ×2 1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 Ω... -
Page 47: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty PANASONIC 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 48: Index
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.ca RQT8950 ©...