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Operating Instructions DVD Recorder DMR-ES36V Model No. 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.
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CAUTION! The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN plug from AC receptacle.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. (1) Read these instructions. (10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched (2) Keep these instructions.
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.
Play-only discs Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) Logo Indicated in these [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] instructions with Instructions High quality movie and High fidelity music discs DVD-RW° recorded on another DVD recorder ≥Played on this unit in 2 ≥You can play programs that allow “One time only recording”...
Disc information Using DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW on this unit Restrictions with DVD-R, etc.° ≥16:9 aspect programs are recorded in 4:3 aspect. ≥Either Main or SAP can be recorded for MTS broadcasts. ≥Playing the disc on other DVD players is not possible before finalizing. °...
The remote control ∫ About batteries ∫ How to use the remote control ≥Insert so the poles Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (i and j) match (23 feet) directly in front of the unit. those in the remote Remote control signal sensor control.
Video cassette information ∫ Video cassettes ≥Break off the video cassette’s tab to prevent accidental erasure. Cover the hole with a double layer of adhesive tape when you want to use the video cassette for recording again. ≥You can use video cassettes with the VHS and S-VHS marks, but the unit is unable to make full use of the characteristics of S-VHS video cassettes.
Control reference guide Remote control (14) ∫ [DRIVE SELECT] button ≥Before performing DVD operations, be sure to DRIVE DVD/VHS press the [DRIVE SELECT] button to select DVD SELECT POWER side. Also, make sure the DVD indicator lights up POWER (15) on the unit.
Control reference guide Main unit Remote control (3) (4) Cassette compartment Disc tray signal sensor EJECT OPEN /CLOSE POWER DRIVE SELECT COPYING COPYING IN 2 S VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO R (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) The unit’s display (1) Cassette eject button (<, EJECT) .
This section includes diagrams of two common methods of connection (A-B, pages 13-14). 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 the equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
STEP 1 Connection Connection with a television and cable box or satellite receiver Television Cable from wall or AUDIO IN VIDEO VHF/UHF RF IN antenna signal Red White Red White Yell ellow Red White Yellow Audio/Video cable (Included) coaxial This unit’s rear panel cable...
To enjoy higher picture quality ∫ Connecting to the TV S VIDEO IN terminal ∫ Connecting to the TV COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals S VIDEO OUT terminal The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal VIDEO OUT terminal.
STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning Use [ ] to select the Aspect Ratio Selection language and press Select TV type and press ENTER. DVD/VHS (Please refer to Operation Instruction POWER for details.) [ENTER]. POWER Í Press [ ] to select 4:3 TV VOLUME DRIVE...
∫ Adding and deleting channels ∫ If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the actual time Add or delete channels if necessary channels are not set or Select “j1” or “i1” in “Adjust Time Zone” in the Setup menu (l 58). unnecessary channels are set.
Other settings ∫ Manual Channel Captions TRACKING/V-LOCK ≥Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Channel captions”. DVD/VHS POWER Select “Manual Channel Captions” with [ POWER Í and press [ENTER]. DRIVE VOLUME TV/VIDEO SELECT Use [ ] to select the channel and press [ ≥Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if TRACKING/V-LOCK TRACKING/V-LOCK...
Change the remote control code on the main unit and on the remote set the remote control as follows. control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products Point the remote control at the TV close together. When changing the remote control code, make sure While pressing [Í, POWER TV], enter the code...
Other settings ≥Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). DVD/VHS GMT j5 EST (Eastern Standard Time) POWER POWER GMT j6 CST (Central Standard Time) GMT j7 MST (Mountain Standard Time) VOLUME DRIVE TV/VIDEO SELECT GMT j8 PST (Pacific Standard Time) GMT j9 AST (Alaska Standard Time)
Removing Interference Connection (without Audio/Video cable) only TV screen Picture with interference In some cases, interference (lines or patterning) or a very poor picture may appear on the TV when the DVD Recorder is connected. If this happens, follow the steps below to change the video playback channel (RF output channel) to remove the interference.
Recording television programs Inserting a video cassette DVD/VHS The surface on which POWER POWER Í you can see a roll of tape should face up, DRIVE VOLUME TV/VIDEO SELECT Insert a video DRIVE SELECT TRACKING/V-LOCK TRACKING/V-LOCK cassette. ≥The unit is CH, W, X Numeric automatically turned...
Press [ ¥ , REC] to start recording. Recording procedures [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] ≥You can record up to 99 titles on a disc. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during ≥You can record up to 49 titles on a disc.
Recording television programs DVD/VHS POWER POWER DRIVE VOLUME TV/VIDEO SELECT DRIVE SELECT TRACKING/V-LOCK TRACKING/V-LOCK EP (6H)° EP (8H) ADD/DLT Recording time DELETE CANCEL INPUT SELECT Note RESET RESET SLOW/SEARCH When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be SKIP/INDEX possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.
∫ Off Timer Selecting audio to record [RAM] The unit automatically switches to standby when it has not been used for about 6 hours. Press [AUDIO]. You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours. Stereo # SAP Audio # Mono (l 58, “Off Timer”) ^-------------------------------------} Stereo:...
Recording television programs Playing while you are recording DVD/VHS [RAM] POWER POWER Preparation ≥Select DVD side by pressing [DRIVE SELECT]. CH, W, X DRIVE VOLUME TV/VIDEO SELECT DRIVE Hint TV/VIDEO TR TRACKING/ CKING/V-LOC -LOCK SELECT ≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding. ∫...
Flexible Recording (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) with the best picture quality.
Scheduled Recording Press [ENTER] to move and change the items using [ DVD/VHS POWER POWER SCHEDULED Remain 1:00 XP RECORDING 5/ 5 Fri 6:11 PM VOLUME DRIVE TV/VIDEO SELECT Channel Date Drive Mode DRIVE TRACKING/V-LOCK TRACKING/V-LOCK SELECT Title Name ENTER t ≥You may use the numeric buttons to enter “Channel”, “Date”, Numeric “On”, and “Off”.
∫ Cancel scheduled recording that has ∫ Check, change or delete programs already begun Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the scheduled recording list by pressing [SCHEDULE]. Preparation ≥Select the drive with the scheduled recording you want to cancel Press [SCHEDULE].
Playing discs ∫ When a menu screen appears on the TV [VCD] DVD/VHS POWER Press the numeric buttons to select an item. POWER Í [0] )[5] e.g.: “5”: VOLUME [1] )[5] DRIVE TV/VIDEO “15”: SELECT DRIVE [DVD-A] [DVD-V] TRACKING/V-LOCK TRACKING/V-LOCK SELECT Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and press [ENTER].
Skipping Skipping the specified time — Time Slip [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD] and MP3/DivX During play During play or while paused Press [TIME SLIP]. Press [ , SKIP] or [ , SKIP].
Using menus to play DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Press [ ] to select the playback mode and press [ENTER]. DVD/VHS POWER If “DivX Menu” is selected: POWER Go to “Playing DivX video contents” step 2 in the below column. DRIVE VOLUME TV/VIDEO...
∫ Using the tree screen to find a group (l below About DivX VOD content ∫ To show other groups DivX Press [:] (Prev.) or [9] (Next) to show other pages. DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright ≥After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group protection.
Using menus to play DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) To show the picture properties 5/23 10:15 PM Press [STATUS] twice. ≥Press [STATUS] again, the DVD/VHS POWER Date 5/22/2006 No. 100/123 properties disappear. POWER Shooting Date DRIVE VOLUME TV/VIDEO SELECT ∫...
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Regarding DivX video contents, MP3 and still pictures ¢1 DivX (JPEG/TIFF) Playable discs DVD-R, CD-R/CD-RW ≥Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet File format DivX ≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of ≥Files must have the the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.
Playing a video cassette Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on. DVD/VHS Select VHS side by pressing [DRIVE SELECT]. POWER POWER Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. the AV Í input) on the TV. DRIVE VOLUME TV/VIDEO SELECT Insert a recorded video cassette.
Adjusting the playback picture Various on-screen display indications On-screen display below appears during play on VHS. ∫ Manual tracking To see these displays, set the “Status Messages” item in the “Setup” to “Automatic”. (l 60) The unit usually makes tracking adjustments, but you may need to do it manually if noise appears on a tape recorded on other Press [STATUS].
Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messages Using on-screen menus Turn the subtitle on/off. ≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit. DVD/VHS ≥If the subtitles overlap the closed captions recorded on discs, POWER POWER turn the subtitles off. RESET VOLUME DivX...
1 Video menu-Change picture quality FUNCTIONS window [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] By using the FUNCTIONS window you can access the main [VCD] functions quickly and easily. Picture While stopped FUNCTIONS No Disc To select the picture mode during play No Disc Press [FUNCTIONS].
Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/Chapters and playing chapters DVD/VHS POWER POWER Note DRIVE VOLUME ≥Once deleted, divided or shortened, the title cannot be restored to TV/VIDEO SELECT DRIVE its original state. Make certain before proceeding. TRACKING/V-LOCK TRACKING/V-LOCK SELECT Preparation ≥Release protection (disc l 55, cartridge l 55). [RAM] ≥Select DVD side by pressing [DRIVE SELECT].
Select “Exit” with [ ∫ Edit Title Shorten Title ] and press [ENTER]. Date 5/ 22/2006 Mon Start 12:00 AM You can perform various kinds of title editing. Select “Delete” with Channel Time remaining Preparation 1 : 57(SP) ] and press after deletion ≥Release protection (disc l 55, cartridge l 55).
Editing titles/chapters 1 Delete Chapter DVD/VHS [RAM] (“Multiple editing” l 40) POWER POWER ≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “View Chapters”. DRIVE VOLUME Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be TV/VIDEO SELECT DRIVE restored. Make certain before proceeding. TRACKING/V-LOCK TRACKING/V-LOCK SELECT...
Creating, editing and playing playlist Use [ ] to select the position to insert the [RAM] chapter and press [ENTER]. You can create a playlist by gathering your favorite chapters (l 40) from your recordings. You can also play and edit the created playlist. Chapters in Playlists Chapters in Playlists 001/001...
Creating, editing and playing playlist ∫ Properties DVD/VHS POWER [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] POWER ≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Editing playlists/chapters”. DRIVE VOLUME Select “Properties” with [ ] and press TV/VIDEO SELECT DRIVE [ENTER]. TRACKING/V-LOCK TRACKING/V-LOCK SELECT Playlist information (e.g., date and length) is shown. Numeric Properties Dinosaur...
Use [ ] to 1 Change Thumbnail PLAYLISTS Move Chapter DVD-RAM select the position to 5/22 Mon 0:01 ≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Edit”. insert the chapter and You can change the image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the press [ENTER].
Transferring (Copying) Before transferring (copying) You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (copy) on the unit. You cannot transfer (copy) titles which have been treated to prevent copying. Direction Type of transfer (copying) you want Suitable methods From Easy transferring (copying) with one button One Touch Transfer...
Transfer (Copying) from VHS e.g.; [RAM] While both DVD and VHS are stopped Press and hold [“ DVD] on DVD/VHS the main unit for about 3 POWER POWER seconds or more (until “START” on the unit’s DRIVE VOLUME TV/VIDEO SELECT display stops flashing).
Transferring (Copying) Make sure “Start ∫ GUI (Graphical User Interface) Transfer Copy Copying” is selected Cancel All (Copying) Copying Direction and press [ENTER]. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Mode ≥The confirmation screen VHS-Video Press ENTER to start copying. Time Limit 1:15 You can transfer (copy) programs recorded on a tape onto a disc°°...
Transfer (Copying) from DVD ∫ One Touch Transfer (Copying) (DVD l VHS) You can transfer (copy) titles recorded on a disc° onto a tape with DVD/VHS one touch of the button. POWER POWER In One Touch Transfer (copying), all contents on the disc are automatically copied onto the tape.
Transferring (Copying) (4)Press [2]. (5)Press [4]. DVD/VHS Register titles and playlists for transfer POWER POWER (copying). DRIVE VOLUME ≥If you are going to transfer a registered list without making any TV/VIDEO SELECT changes to it, press [4], then skip to step 6. TRACKING/V-LOCK TRACKING/V-LOCK ∫...
To edit the transfer (copying) list ∫ Transfer (Copying) a DVD-Video, finalized Select the item in step 5 (4). (l 50) DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video Select a desired item with [3, 4] and press format), +R, or +R DL Clear All [SUB MENU].
Transferring (Copying) ≥Start playing the video cassette and find the recording start point. Press [ , PAUSE], then press [ ¥ , REC]. ≥Put the unit in recording standby mode. Start play on the external device. Press [ , PAUSE] at the point where you want IN 2 S VIDEO VIDEO...
Entering text Use [ ] to select the character you want to enter and press [ENTER]. DVD/VHS POWER Repeat this step to enter other characters. POWER ≥To erase a character Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field DRIVE VOLUME TV/VIDEO...
Deleting title Selecting recorded titles to delete –Delete Navigator DVD/VHS POWER POWER [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥A title cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain VOLUME DRIVE TV/VIDEO SELECT before proceeding. DRIVE ≥You cannot delete while recording. TRACKING/V-LOCK TRACKING/V-LOCK SELECT...
DVD Management [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Setting the protection Preparation ≥Release protection (disc l right, cartridge l right). [RAM] [RAM] ≥Insert a disc (l 22). ≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DVD Management”. ≥Select DVD side by pressing [DRIVE SELECT]. This allows you to protect the whole disc from accidental erasure and release disc protection.
DVD Management Deleting all contents of a disc –Format Disc ( DVD ) DVD/VHS POWER POWER [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only) DRIVE VOLUME TV/VIDEO SELECT ≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DVD Management”. TRACKING/V-LOCK TRACKING/V-LOCK Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data), and they cannot be restored.
° This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode and press [ENTER]. of recording. Press [ ] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. ≥Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs. Press [ ] to select “Start” and press For U.S.A.:http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R [ENTER].
Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures Summary of settings This description shows the initial settings for the unit. For Use the following procedure to change the settings if necessary. details on menu operation. (l left) While stopped FUNCTIONS No Disc ≥Underlined items are the factory default settings.
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Play DVD-Audio in Video Mode ∫ Audio Select “Video Mode (Video On)” to play DVD-Video content on Dynamic Range Compression some DVD-Audio. [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) [Video Mode (Video On)] [Audio Mode (Video Off)] Change the dynamic range (l 69) for easier listening in low volume. Video Mode The setting returns to “Audio Mode (Video Off)”...
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Changing the unit’s settings ≥ Underlined items are the factory default settings. ∫ TV Screen TV Type (l 18) ∫ Display Choose the setting to suit your TV and preference. Status Messages [Aspect 4:3 & 480i] [Aspect 4:3 & 480p] Choose whether to show status messages automatically or not.
Messages On the unit’s display Page ≥An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status of the unit. Check the – (“ ” stands for a number.) items in the “Error messages” section and the “Troubleshooting guide”. If the service number still does not disappear after the check, follow the Reset procedure described below.
– - You may not be able to play and record discs on this unit after recording them on other Panasonic products or other manufacturer’s equipment. - You may not be able to play and record discs on other equipment after recording them on this unit.
≥Periodic interruptions to reception due to satellite broadcasting breaks. ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) ≥The unit freezes due to the activation of one of its safety devices. (Press and hold [Í/I, POWER] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)
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Troubleshooting guide Picture Page ≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment. It can TV reception worsens after – connecting the unit. be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. ≥Make sure that the TV is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT terminal or The images from the unit do 13–15...
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DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW may be disabled. ≥A DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW recorded on the unit may not – be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. ≥The material you are trying to record is copy-protected. –...
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Troubleshooting guide Play Page ≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. Play fails to start even when ≥The disc is dirty. [1, PLAY] is pressed. ≥You tried to play a blank disc or a disc that is unplayable on the unit. Play starts but then stops ≥You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording.
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. User memo: The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Glossary Bitstream MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) This is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is An audio compression method that compresses audio to converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by approximately one-tenth of its size without any considerable loss of a decoder.
Panasonic Canada Inc. 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.
Index Angle ..................... 38 Noise reduction (NR) Antenna System................17 DNR .....................39 Audio Line-in NR..................39 attributes ..................38 One Touch Transfer (Copying) ..........47, 49 channel ..................38 On-screen display.................37 language ..................59 PCM Down Conversion ..............59 playback..................30 Picture....................39 receiving, recording..............25 Playlist ...................43 Auto Bilingual Choice..............
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Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.ca RQT8977-P C 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.