Panasonic Diga DMR-ES10EB Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-ES10EB/EBL
Model No.
(Model suffix: "EB" for UK model, "EBL" for Ireland model)
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EB
EBL
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.
Note
"EB" on the packaging indicates the United
Kingdom.
RQT8016-1B
2
3
5

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    The region number of this unit is “2”. • The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Example: Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
  • Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Caution for AC Mains Lead CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. (For United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland) USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE (“EB” and “EBL” area code model only) OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN For your safety, please read the following text carefully. MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents FUNCTIONS window and Status messages ..27 Getting started FUNCTIONS window ....... 27 Caution for AC Mains Lead .
  • 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 Video Recording format This is a recording method which allows you to freely record and edit television broadcasts and so on. • DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be • • recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to CPRM 4.7 GB, 12 cm 4.7 GB, 12 cm •...
  • Page 6: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Turn the unit on (➔ page 11) VOLUME Television operations (➔ page 15) DIRECT TV REC Direct TV recording (➔ page 17) Select channels and title numbers etc./ Channel select (➔ page 16) Enter numbers VIDEO Plus+ Show VIDEO Plus+ screen (➔...
  • Page 7: Step 1 Connection

    Q Link offers a range of convenient functions (For further details ➔ page 42). Make sure to connect a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead 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 STEP Connection Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals and VCR indicates included accessories. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS indicates accessories not included. LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION. are required connections. Connect in the numbered order. To the aerial To household mains socket Television’s rear panel...
  • Page 9 For the United Kingdom only Connecting a television with RF socket only and Satellite/Digital terrestrial receiver Connect in the numbered order. If you do not have a Satellite/Digital terrestrial receiver, connect the aerial to RF IN socket of this unit and skip step 3.
  • Page 10: Connecting An Amplifier Or System Component

    STEP Connection Connecting an amplifier or system component ■ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on ■ Connection to a stereo amplifier DVD-Video Amplifier’s rear panel Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in AUDIO IN “Digital Audio Output”...
  • Page 11: Step 2 Tv Tuning

    (➔ page 42) with a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead ■ To restart Tuning Preset Download (➔ page 39) (➔ page 7). (The AV2 and AV4 Scart terminals on Panasonic televisions are ■ If you connect other equipment to AV2 terminal compatible with the Q Link function.) of this unit You can download the tuning positions from the television.
  • Page 12 Refer to the control reference on page 11. STEP TV Tuning Auto-Setup (Setup without Q Link functions) • When connecting to a television with the VIDEO OUT, Press [q]. S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal Press [e, r] to select a letter and (➔...
  • Page 13 For the United Kingdom only VIDEO Plus+ system for Satellite/Cable Removing Interference TV stations • When connecting to a television with RF socket only (➔ page 9) This unit doesn’t recognize VIDEO Plus+ numbers for Satellite TV screen stations or Cable TV stations. The following operation also allows you to use VIDEO Plus+ numbers to make timer recordings for satellite and cable TV stations.
  • Page 14: Step 3 Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control

    STEP Set up to match your television and remote control Press [e, r] to select “TV Aspect” and press [ENTER]. Press [e, r] to select the TV aspect VOLUME TV operation DIRECT TV REC buttons and press [ENTER]. TV Aspect SETUP 16:9 WIDE TV Numbered...
  • Page 15: Television Operation

    You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the If other Panasonic products are placed close together, change the television channel and change the television volume. remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match).
  • Page 16: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes FR (Flexible Recording) Mode The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP ( 8Hours ) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality. • You can set when programming timer recordings.
  • Page 17: Direct Tv Recording

    Direct TV Recording ■ To stop recording Press [g]. When connected to a television that has the Q Link function From the start to the end of the recording is called one recording using a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead (➔ page 7). title.
  • Page 18: Flexible Recording

    Recording television programmes Refer to the control reference on page 16. Recording from an external equipment Flexible Recording -RW(V) -RW(V) Preparation The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording • Connect a video cassette recorder, etc. to this unit’s input within the remaining disc space.
  • Page 19: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Press [ENTER]. TIMER Remain 1:58 SP OPEN/CLOSE EXT LINK RECORDING 12:54:00 15/ 7 TUE Name Date Start Stop Mode 1 BBC 15/ 7 TUE 19:00 20:00 - - - EXT LINK Programme Name • Confirm the programme and make corrections if necessary using [e, r, w, q] (➔...
  • Page 20: Manually Programming Timer Recordings

    Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 19. Even if the unit is in timer recording standby, play starts when you You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance. press [q] (PLAY) or [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Timer recording works (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) even during play.
  • Page 21: To Record Programmes From Satellite Receiver By Rgb Signals

    To record programmes from satellite Linked timer recordings with external receiver by RGB signals equipment (SKY Digital STB/digital terrestrial receiver)–EXT LINK -RW(V) Preparation -RW(V) • Make sure you connect the AV2 input terminal of this unit to “VCR To record programmes from a SKY Digital STB/digital terrestrial Scart Terminal”...
  • Page 22: Playing Discs

    Playing discs ■ Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play -RW(V) -RW(VR) 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW DVD-RAM OPEN/CLOSE BBC 27/10 MON BBC 28/10 TUE Numbered 1 2 CH Previous Page 02/02 Next buttons ENTER SUB MENU Select Previous Next RETURN...
  • Page 23: 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 24: Using Menus To Play Mp3 And Still Pictures (Jpeg/Tiff)

    Using menus to play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Playing MP3 Numbered buttons This unit plays MP3 files recorded on VIDEO Plus+ CD-R/RW designed for audio recording Playback mode is set to MP3. Select "JPEG" from MENU in FUNCTIONS that are finalized (➔ page 41) on a if you play pictures ( JPEG ).
  • Page 25 To display still pictures one by one Press [e, r, w, q] to select the still After Step 1 (➔ page 24, Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)) picture and press [ENTER]. • Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Folder” The selected still picture is displayed on the screen. You can also select still pictures with the number buttons.
  • Page 26: Using On-Screen Menus

    Using on-screen menus Disc menu–Setting the disc content Soundtrack -RW(V) -RW(VR) VOLUME The disc’s audio attributes appear. DIRECT TV REC DVD-V DVD-A Select the audio and language (➔ below, Audio attribute, Language). Subtitle DVD-V DVD-A VIDEO Plus+ Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language INPUT SELECT CANCEL MANUAL SKIP...
  • Page 27: Picture Menu-Change The Picture Quality

    FUNCTIONS window and Status messages Picture menu–Change the picture quality FUNCTIONS window By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main Playback NR functions quickly and easily. Reduces noise and picture degradation. While stopped Progressive (➔ page 42) Press [FUNCTIONS]. Select “On”...
  • Page 28: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters Preparation VOLUME DIRECT TV REC Release protection (➔ page 32). During play or while stopped Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [e, r, w, q] to select the title. VIDEO Plus+ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW INPUT SELECT DVD-RAM CANCEL...
  • Page 29: 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 30: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists

    Creating, editing and playing playlists Press [e, r] to select “PLAYLISTS” and press [ENTER]. VIDEO Plus+ PLAYLISTS PLAYLIST VIEW DVD-RAM INPUT SELECT CANCEL MANUAL SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Create DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS Page 01/01 Previous Next FUNCTIONS ENTER RETURN TOP MENU e, r, w, q Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Create”...
  • Page 31: Editing And Playing Playlists/Chapters

    Editing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operations RAM -RW(VR) (play only) Press [w, q] to select “Erase” and press Erase [ENTER]. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Playlist information (e.g., time and date) is shown. Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and •...
  • Page 32: Disc Management

    DISC MANAGEMENT Providing a disc with a name INPUT SELECT CANCEL MANUAL SKIP -RW(V) SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Preparation • Release protection (➔ left). While stopped DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS Press [FUNCTIONS]. TOP MENU Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and e, r, w, q ENTER press [ENTER].
  • Page 33: 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 34: Entering Text

    Entering text • To enter a space Press [ CANCEL] and Numbered press [ENTER]. • buttons To add frequently used names VIDEO Plus+ Maximum number of added names: 20 Maximum number of characters per name: 20 INPUT SELECT CANCEL MANUAL SKIP CANCEL Press [i] while the name to be added is shown in SKIP...
  • Page 35: Summary Of Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settings The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Tuning Manual (➔ page 38) Auto-Setup Restart (➔ page 39) Download from TV (➔ page 39) Settings for playback Disc •...
  • Page 36 Changing the unit's settings Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) • Automatic Display On-Screen Messages • Choose whether to show status messages automatically. • Grey Background • Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the grey background when tuner reception is weak.
  • Page 37: Language Code List

    Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) • • • Remote Control (➔ page 15) DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Others Clock Auto Clock Setting (➔ page 40) Manual Clock Setting (➔ page 40) • • • •...
  • Page 38: Tuning

    Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 34. ■ To change the tuning settings for individual Tuning programme position While stopped Press [e, r, w, q] to select a Press [FUNCTIONS]. programme position and press Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and [ENTER].
  • Page 39: Tv System

    Auto-Setup Restart, Download from TV TV System You can restart auto channel setting if Preset Download or Auto- Change this setting if you connect an NTSC television or to record Setup (➔ page 11, 12) fails for some reason. NTSC video from another source. ■...
  • Page 40: Clock Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 34. Clock settings Usually, the unit’s Preset Download or Auto-Setup function (➔ page 11, 12) 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 41: Specifications

    Specifications Recording System DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM), Audio DVD-Video format (DVD-R), Recording System: Dolby Digital 2ch DVD-Video format (DVD-RW) Audio In: AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) Recordable discs Input Level: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz DVD-RAM : Input Impedance: More than 10 kΩ...
  • Page 42 Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p picture quality is generally better. input terminals are progressive compatible.
  • Page 43: 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 Is my television progressive output —...
  • Page 44: Error Messages

    Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • • Visit our website for product information All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided • directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk • It couldn’t be simpler! Direct Sales at Panasonic UK •...
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting Guide

    DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R. Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using • Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. a Panasonic disc.) • • Image disturbance during search. The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.
  • Page 46 • — 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 47: Safety Precautions

    Play Page • Play fails to start even when Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. • [q] (PLAY) is pressed. You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or DVD-RW 4, 5 Play starts but then stops (DVD Video Recording format) unplayable on this unit.
  • Page 48: Index

    Gemstar Development Corporation. otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Gemstar Development Corporation. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQT8016-1B H0205HM1025...

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