Operating Instructions DVD Recorder DMR-ES35V Model No. Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold. For Asia ≥The region number of this unit is “3”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “3”...
Getting started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION! Caution for AC Mains Lead THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. (For Saudi Arabia) USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF For your safety, please read the following text carefully. PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
Precautions About descriptions in these Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that operating instructions may become hot. ≥Pages to be referred to are indicated as (l ±±). The heat can damage the unit. Useful features Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. You can enjoy both DVD and VHS with the unit.
Jet Rewind ..................32 STEP 3 Set up to match your TV and remote control......15 S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) ............32 When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control ..15 Repeat Playback................32 Selecting the television type..............15 Adjusting the playback picture ............33 Television operation ................15...
Editing Convenient functions Creating, editing and playing playlists..........40 Entering text ..................52 Creating playlists ................40 Entering text ..................52 Playing playlists ................41 Deleting titles..................53 Editing playlists with SUB MENU button .......... 41 Delete Navigator................53 Playlist operations ................41 Deleting a title during play ..............53 ≥...
You can record onto the second layer of dual- or double-layer discs after closing the first layer. However you will no longer be able to record to the first layer (l 56). ¢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. ¢3 The amount of the recordable disc space does not increase even if the programme is deleted when you use a one time recording disc.
Play-only discs [12 cm/8 cm] Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio DVD-RW Video CD (DVD Video Recording format) Logo – Indicated in these [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] [CD] [VCD] instructions with ¢ ¢ Instructions High quality High fidelity DVD-RW recorded on another Recorded CD-R and CD- Recorded...
Disc information Which Disc Types is Playable on What TV Disc handling ∫ How to hold a disc When you use a discs recorded in either PAL or NTSC, refer to this table. Do not touch the recorded surface. TV type Disc ¢...
Using DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW on this unit Restrictions with DVD-R, etc. ¢ ≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect. ≥The main (M 1) or secondary audio (M 2) only can be recorded for bilingual broadcasts. ≥Playing the disc on other DVD players is not possible before finalizing.
Control reference guide Remote control (14) ∫ [DRIVE SELECT] button (2) [DVD] ≥Before performing DVD operations, be sure to press DVD/VHS [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD. Also, make sure the DVD indicator lights up on the unit. (15) [VHS] DRIVE VOLUME ≥Before performing VHS operations, be sure to press...
Main unit Remote control (3) (4) signal sensor Cassette compartment Disc tray EJECT OPEN /CLOSE DRIVE SELECT COPYING COPYING AV 2 S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN /MONO AUDIO IN R (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) The unit’s display (1) Cassette eject button (<, EJECT) ..... . l 17 (10) DVD/VHS drive indicator .
STEP 1 Connection ≥Please read “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”. (l 2) ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Connecting a TV [For[Saudi[Arabia] BE SURE TO READ Television Cable from wall or THE CAUTION FOR AUDIO IN VIDEO VHF/UHF RF IN antenna signal...
Connecting an amplifier or system component To enjoy even higher fidelity ∫ Connecting an amplifier with a digital input ∫ Connection to the TV’s S Video terminal terminal S VIDEO OUT terminal To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO ≥Connect an amplifier with a built-in Dolby OUT terminal.
STEP 2 Auto-Setup Auto-Setup is complete when you see the clock setting menu. Clock DVD/VHS Í Í, TV Time Date : 00 : 00 1 . 1 . 2006 Please set clock manually. CHANGE SELECT ENTER: store RETURN: leave Numbered ENTER RETURN buttons...
When other Panasonic products respond to Selecting the television type this remote control Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. If you place other Panasonic products close together, change the remote While stopped FUNCTIONS No Disc control code on the main unit and on the remote control (the two must No Disc Press [FUNCTIONS].
STEP 3 Set up to match your TV and remote control ∫ Note to owners of progressive compatible PAL system televisions ≥If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector Using progressive output, you can enjoy high-resolution video recorded on DRIVE DRIVE SELECT...
Recording Recording television programmes Inserting a disc Before recording [+RW] Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open ≥The created title menu is deleted when recording on the disc. the tray. Create the title menu again by using “Create Top Menu” in DVD ≥You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.
Recording television programmes Preparation ≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g., AV input) on the TV. DVD/VHS ≥[RAM] Release protection (disc l 55, cartridge l 55). Í ≥Press [Í, DVD/VHS] to turn the unit on. DRIVE ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive you want to record on DRIVE SELECT (DVD or VHS).
∫ To pause recording ¢3 ¢3 DVD-R DL , +R DL (8.5 GB) Press [;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart recording.) First layer Second layer ≥[RAM] Title is not split into separate titles. ≥You can also press [¥, REC] to restart recording. ∫...
Recording television programmes ∫ When the format confirmation screen is displayed [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] CH, W, X DRIVE DRIVE SELECT When you insert a new disc or a disc recorded on a computer or other SELECT equipment, a format confirmation screen might be displayed. Format the disc to use it.
Specifying the time when recording will stop Playing while you are recording [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] [RAM] While recording Preparation Press [¥, REC] on the main unit to select the recording ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD. time.
Recording television programmes Flexible Recording mode (FR) DVD/VHS [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Í 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 DRIVE DRIVE SELECT...
Timer Recording [For]Australia]and]New]Zealand] Cautions for using timer recording Using G- system ∫ Timer recording automatically starts at the set time. CODE ≥Timer recording can be started whether the unit is on or off. When the ® Entering the G- numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can CODE unit is turned off the sound and the video cannot be output to the TV.
∫ Check, change or delete programmes ∫ Cancel a timer recording that has already begun Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive currently It is also possible to edit the Timer Recording screen while timer recording recording and then press [∫, STOP].
Playback Playing discs ∫ When a menu screen appears on the TV DVD/VHS [VCD] Í Press the numbered buttons to select an item. [0] )[5] e.g.: “5”: DRIVE DRIVE SELECT [1] )[5] “15”: SELECT [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and press [ENTER]. Numbered ≥You can sometimes use the numbered buttons to select an item.
Fast forward and rewind — SEARCH Deleting a title that is being played [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›] [VCD] [CD] Once a title is deleted, it cannot be restored. e.g., [RAM] Make certain before proceeding.
Using menus to play DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Press [3, 4] to select the playback mode and then press [ENTER]. DVD/VHS If “DivX” is selected: Í Go to “Playing DivX video contents” step 2, below. DRIVE DRIVE SELECT If “MP3”...
About DivX VOD content Playing MP3 [CD] 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 The unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio register the unit.
Using menus to play DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) To rotate a still picture Rotate RIGHT Press [SUB MENU]. Rotate LEFT Press [3, 4] to select “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate Zoom in LEFT” and then press [ENTER]. ENTER ≥The rotation information will not be stored: RETURN - [CD] Still pictures - When the disc is protected.
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Regarding DivX video contents, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) ¢1 DivX ≥Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended [-R] [CD] Playable discs formats) and Joliet ≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the File format DivX disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.
Playing a video cassette Fast-forward/Rewind DVD/VHS While stopped Í Press [6, REW] (backward)/[5, FF] (forward). DRIVE ≥Press [∫, STOP] to stop fast-forward/Rewind. DRIVE SELECT SELECT Cue/Review TRACKING/V-LOCK TRACKING/ During play V-LOCK, r, s Press or press and hold [6, REW] (backward)/[5, FF] (forward).
Adjusting the playback picture Changing audio during play Press [AUDIO] to select the audio type. ∫ Manual tracking The audio changes as follows: L R (Stereo) > L > R > No display (Normal audio track) The unit usually makes tracking adjustments automatically, but you may ^---------------------------------------------------------------} need to adjust it manually if noise appears on a video cassette recorded on other equipment.
Status messages Status displays ∫ Changing the information displayed DRIVE Status messages appear on the TV screen when operating the unit, to DRIVE SELECT show you what operation was performed and what condition the unit is in. SELECT Press [STATUS] to change the information displayed. The display changes each time you press the button.
Editing Edit titles [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Editing titles with SUB MENU button Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] and the list of titles recorded (Title View) is Note shown. You can play and edit a desired title. ≥Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, the title cannot be restored to For your reference its original state.
Edit titles Press [2] to select “Yes” and then press [ENTER]. Set up Protection DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD-RAM Set up title protection. Set up Protection: DRIVE The padlock mark DRIVE SELECT 01 25.10. M SELECT appears. SELECT RETURN ENTER Cancel Protection DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD-RAM Cancel title protection.
1 Divide Title 1 Delete Chapter [RAM] (Multiple editing l 37) [RAM] ≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Edit”. (l 38) ≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Chapter View”. (l Left) You can divide a selected title into two. The title cannot be restored to its Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored.
Creating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlists [RAM] Preparation DRIVE DRIVE SELECT ≥[RAM] Release protection (disc l 55, cartridge l 55). ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD. SELECT While stopped Numbered Press [FUNCTIONS]. buttons Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and then press [ENTER].
Playing playlists Editing playlists with SUB MENU button [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Properties only) Preparation Preparation ≥Create playlists. (l 40) ≥Create playlists. (l 40) ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD. ≥[RAM] Release protection (disc l 55, cartridge l 55). ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD.
Creating, editing and playing playlists 1 Create ≥Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Edit”. (l Left) Press [3, 4] to select “Create” and then press DRIVE [ENTER]. DRIVE SELECT Refer to “Creating playlists”, steps 5 to 8. (l 40) SELECT 1 Copy Numbered (Multiple editing, l 37)
Transferring (Copying) Transfer (Copying) Before transferring (copying) You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (copy) on this 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...
Transfer (Copying) from VHS While both DVD and VHS are stopped Press and hold [“ DVD, COPYING] on the main unit for about 3 seconds or more (until “START” on the unit’s display stops flashing). DRIVE DRIVE SELECT ≥Check if transferring (copying) starts properly. SELECT e.g.;...
Transfer (Copying) Set the time limit. ∫ GUI (Graphical User Interface) ≥If you are not going to change the Transfer (Copying) (VHS l DVD) recording time, press [4] and skip to [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] step 7. ∫...
Transfer (Copying) from DVD ∫ One Touch Transfer (copying) (DVD l VHS) [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] You can transfer (copy) titles recorded on a disc onto a video cassette with one stroke of the button. DRIVE DRIVE SELECT In One Touch Transfer (copying), all contents on the disc are automatically...
Transfer (Copying) Set the recording mode. ≥If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4], then skip to step 6. ∫ To Change the setting DRIVE DRIVE SELECT (1) Make sure “Copy Mode” is selected and press [1]. SELECT (2) Make sure “Recording Mode”...
Transfer (copying) a finalized DVD-R, Transferring (copying) list display and convenient functions DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), ∫ Transferring (copying) list icons +R, +R DL or DVD-Video : Title with “One time only recording” restriction (l 62, CPRM) You can transfer (copy) the contents of a disc being played onto a video : Title or playlist contains still picture(s) cassette for the set time while playing the disc.
Transferring (Copying) Preparation ≥Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV. DVD/VHS Í [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] DRIVE DRIVE SELECT ≥[RAM] Release protection (disc l 55, cartridge l 55). ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD. SELECT ≥When recording bilingual programmes CH, W, X...
Pause play on the DV equipment at the point you want to start recording. Check that “Rec” is DV Auto Rec selected and then press Model of DV Panasonic NV-GS500 [ENTER]. 1:31 ( SP ) Remain ≥It is not possible to start recording when “Rec”...
Convenient functions Entering text Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character you want to enter and then press [ENTER]. Repeat this step to enter other characters. ≥To delete a character DRIVE Press [3, 4] to select the name field and press [2, 1] to select the DRIVE SELECT character you want to delete and then press [;, PAUSE].
Deleting titles Delete Navigator Preparation ≥Insert a recorded disc. ≥[RAM] Release protection (disc l 55, title l 38, cartridge l 55). ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥A title cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain before proceeding.
Disc Protection Create Top Menu [RAM] [+RW] ≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DVD Management”. (l 54) ≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DVD Management”. (l 54) This allows you to protect the whole disc from accidental erasure. +RW discs do not contain Top Menu data. The Top Menu is a convenient Press [3, 4] to select “Disc Protection”...
DVD Management Finalize Close First Layer [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [-R]DL] [+R]DL] ≥Follow steps 1 to 3 of “DVD Management”. (l 54) Preparation ≥Select “Top Menu” or “Title 1” from “Auto-Play Select” before finalizing ≥Insert a disc (l 17). the disc.
Changing the unit’s settings Entering a password (Ratings) You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences (e.g., children). Play and changes to the settings are not possible unless you enter a password. DRIVE DRIVE SELECT When setting ratings (l below) SELECT The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.
Changing the unit’s settings ≥Underlined items are the factory default settings. PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio that has a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or [DVD-V] Choose the language for audio, subtitles and disc menus. 88.2 kHz. ≥If a language which is not recorded is selected, or if languages are ≥Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the above settings already fixed on the disc, the language set as the default on the disc...
≥Underlined items are the factory default settings. ∫ Others ∫ Connection Remote Control (l 15) TV Aspect (l 15) [DVD 1] [DVD 2] [DVD 3] [16:9] [4:3] [Letterbox] Clock (l 61) Progressive (l 16) Power Save [On] [Off] [On] [Off]] Select when connecting to an LCD or plasma television The power consumption is greatly reduced when the unit with component video input terminals.
Resetting the channel setting ∫ To change detailed station settings Follow steps 1 to 5, l left. Press [2, 1, 3, 4] to select a programme position and then press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select an item and then press [1]. To change the programme position in which the TV Numbered stations are assigned...
Set the clock manually ∫ Automatic setting You can restart auto channel setting if the channel reception setting ≥In the case of power failure the clock setting remains in the memory for (l 14) fails for some reason. approximately 60 minutes. While stopped While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].
Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. For NTSC Panasonic televisions with 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input ≥Film is 24 or 30 frames per second, with motion picture film generally terminals are progressive compatible.
Error messages On the television Page ≥You are trying to play a DivX VOD contents that was purchased with a different registration code. Authorization Error You cannot play the contents on this unit. ≥The programme was copy-protected. Cannot finish recording –...
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Error 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 – (“ ” stands for a number.) the 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.
If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur. ≥All Panasonic television that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals are Is my television progressive output compatible? compatible.
≥Image disturbance during search. ≥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] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)
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Operation Page ≥Change manufacturer code. Some TVs cannot be operated even if you change the code. Cannot operate the TV. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD. Cannot operate the DVD. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the VHS. Cannot operate the VHS. The remote control does not work.
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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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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 6, 7 ≥You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording.
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Playback does not work properly. ≥The tape is too old or damaged. – ≥Check the “SQPB” setting. ≥The video heads are clogged or worn: consult your dealer (for Australia only, Panasonic Customer – Care Centre for advice on 132600). RQTV0136...
Specifications Television system: [For]Asia]and]the]Middle]East] Power supply: TV system: PAL system, 625 lines, 50 fields AC 220 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields [For]Australia]and]New]Zealand] Antenna reception input: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz [For]Asia]and]the]Middle]East] Power consumption: Approx.
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Specifications DV Input: IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 Pink1 [For]Asia] Region code [For]Australia]and]New]Zealand] [For]the]Middle]East] Clock unit: Quartz-controlled 24-hour digital display Operating temperature range: 5 oC t o 40 oC Operating humidity range: 10% t o 80% RH (no condensation) Dimensions: Approx. 430 mm (W)k84 mm (H)k343 mm (D) Mass: Approx.
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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. is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G system is manufactured under license from -CODE -CODE Gemstar Development Corporation. RQTV0136-1 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F0406Ak0 Web Site: http://panasonic.net...