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Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-ES15
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players
and DVD-Video according to where they are
sold.
For Australia and N.Z.
• The region number of this unit is “4”.
• The unit will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing “4” or “ALL”.
The illustration shows the model for Australia and N.Z. Example:
2
4
4 ALL
6
For Asia
• The region number of this unit is “3”.
• The unit will play DVD-Video marked with
la
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Caution for AC Mains Lead CAUTION! (For Middle East and South Africa) THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR your safety and convenience. PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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Table of contents Editing Getting started Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Using DELETE Navigator to delete titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Deleting titles during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Disc information Discs you can use for recording and play Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW +RW DVD-R DL 1 +R 2 +R DL 1 (dual layer on (double layer single side) on single side) Indication in these -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL instructions by Before Before Before Before Before finalization finalization finalization finalization finalization RAM +RW DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V After After After After After finalization finalization finalization finalization finalization Logo –––– –––– –––– Recordi
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Play-only discs Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio DVD-RW (VR format) Indication in these DVD-V DVD-A -RW(VR) instructions Logo Instructions High quality movie High fidelity music DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder 1 and music discs discs • You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if they have • Played on this been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. unit in • By formatting (Ô page 36) the disc, you can record to it in DVD-Video format. 2 channels. • It may be necessary to
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The remote control information n Batteries n Use • Insert so the poles (+ and –) Remote control signal sensor match those in the remote control. • Do not use rechargeable type batteries. 20 • Do not mix old and new 20 30 30 batteries. • Do not use different types at R6/LR6, AA the same time. 7 m directly in front of the unit • Do not heat or expose to flame. • Do not take apart or short circuit. (The illustration shows the model for Australia and N.Z.) • Do not attempt to recharge alkaline o
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Control reference guide Remote control Australia and N.Z. e.g., 1 Turn the unit on (Ô page 11) bo 2 Select channels and title numbers etc./Enter numbers 3 Cancel 4 Basic operations for recording and play 1 5 Skip the specified time (Ô page 23) bp 6 Show Direct Navigator/Top menu (Ô page 22, 24, 30) 7 Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (Ô page 11, 23) 8 Show sub menu (Ô page 25, 30, 33) 9 Show on-screen menu (Ô page 27) bq 2 bk Manual tuning operation (Ô page 42) bl Select Audio (Ô page 22) br bm S
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444 3 2 1 STEP 1 Connection Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables only when you make connections to the unit through the RF IN and RF OUT terminals. Striping may appear and disrupt images on the TV if you use different cables for connection. • Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. • Select the connection pattern that matches your environment from patterns A-B. Confirm connections n
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666 5 4 3 1 2 Connecting a television and VCR To household mains socket For Australia and N.Z. (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz) For Asia, Middle East and South Africa (AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz) AC mains lead (included) To the aerial Television’s rear panel Connect only after all other connections are complete. AUDIO IN VIDEO VHF/UHF R L IN RF IN For Middle East and South Africa • Use the AC mains lead that matches the socket for the area you live in. Red White Yellow For Saudi Arabia RF coaxia
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STEP 1 Connection Other connections Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the Television’s rear panel VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) COMPONENT AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO IN R L IN IN Red White Audio/Video cable S Video (included) cable Red White This unit’s rear panel Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals can be used for either Television’
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STEP 2 Channel reception and TV aspect settings 3 Select an item with [w,q] and press [e,r] to change the settings. This is a 24-hour clock. The items change as follows: Hour Minute Second Day Month Year 8 Australia and N.Z. e.g., You can also use the numbered buttons for setting. Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy (Ô page 44). (Monthly accuracy +/– 15 seconds.) 4 Press [ENTER] when you have ^ DVD finished the settings. TV aspect setting screen appears. TV Aspect 16:9 WIDE TV Num
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Set up to match your television and remote control To enjoy progressive video You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan (Ô page 50). ; OPEN/CLOSE * REC 1 While stopped Australia and N.Z. e.g., Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [e,r] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Australia and N.Z. e.g., TV operation FUNCTIONS No Disc buttons No Disc G-Code Record Recording Numbere
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Television operation When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control. When other Panasonic products placed nearby respond to this unit’s remote control, change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match). Under normal circumstances use the factory set code “DVD 1”. To change the code on the main unit Volume Turn TV on/off 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Input Select Channel Selec
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DC N 9V I Important notes for recording RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Both main and secondary audio can be recorded Select the main or secondary audio before You can change the audio during playback. recording (Ô page 22, “Changing audio during play”) (Ô page 40, “Bilingual Audio Selection”) The selected audio only is recorded. M1 M2 M1 Recording of Hello Hallo Hello bilingual programme If you record from external equipment If you record from external equipment – Select both “M 1”
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Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may Note become shorter than indicated. • This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the amount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording DVD-RAM DVD-R, times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be 9.4 GB DVD-RW, Recording Mode different. (The difference will be especially noticeable with DVD-R 4.7 GB (Double- +R, +RW DL and +R DL.)
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Recording television programmes 2 Press [12 CH] to select the channel. ; OPEN/CLOSE EXT LINK CH To select with the numbered buttons: DV IN AV3 e.g., 5: [5] 8 2 CH1 gq * REC 15: [-/--] Ô [1] Ô [5] Australia and N.Z. e.g., 3 Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP). ^ DVD Remaining time on the disc 12 CH Numbered 4 Press [* REC] to start recording. buttons -/-- The elapsed time is shown on the display. Recording will take place on open space on disc. Data will not g q b
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To specify a time to stop recording Playing while you are recording –One Touch Recording RAM During recording Playing from the beginning of the title you are Press [* REC] on the main unit to select the recording time. • The unit’s display changes as shown below. recording–Chasing playback OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00 OFF 1:30 OFF 2:00 Press [q] (PLAY) during recording. OFF 4:00 OFF 3:00 Counter (cancel) • There is no sound output while searching forward or backward. • This does not work during timer rec
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Timer recording For Australia and N.Z. Australia and N.Z. e.g., Using G-CODE system to make timer recordings Entering G-CODE numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers and magazines. • You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance. 1 Press [G-Code]. G-Code Remain 1:57 SP Record 8:12:34 7. 5. SUN Numbered buttons G-Code Input G-Code Number 0-9, and press ENTER. ENTER S SUB MENU CANCEL 0 -- 9 Number RETURN 2 Press the numbere
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Manually programming timer recordings You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. Timer Remain 1:57 SP Recording 8:17:23 7. 5. SUN Drive No. Name Date Start Stop Mode space New Timer Programme Press ENTER to store new programme. ENTER S SUB MENU CANCEL A Timer Off RETURN 2 Press [e,r] to select “New Timer Programme” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [q] to move through the items and change the items
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Timer recording To cancel recording when recording Australia and N.Z. e.g., has already begun 1 When this unit is on Press [g]. The confirmation screen appears. 2 Press [w,q] to select “Stop Recording” and press [ENTER]. Recording stops and the timer recording is cancelled. (Daily and weekly timers remain and timer recording will start as programmed.) To release the programme from recording standby g 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. 2 Press [e,r] to select the programme PROG/CHECK e,r,w,q and press
