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Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-ES15EB/EBL
(Model suffix: “EB” for UK model, “EBL” for Ireland model)
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD
players and DVD-Video according to
where they are sold.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
• The region number of this unit is “2”.
• The unit will play DVD-Video marked
with labels containing “2” or “ALL”.
Example:
2
3
2 ALL
5
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For
optimum pe
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Quick access to a variety of useful functions–“FUNCTIONS” menu Display the FUNCTIONS menu to view all functions on this unit and select function for timer recording etc. FUNCTIONS Cartridge Protection Off DVD-RAM Disc Protection Off Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection Off Playlists ENTER RETURN (on the remote control) Select “To Others” to view more functions. Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland) WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE (“EB” an
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Table of contents Getting started Editing Quick access to a variety of useful functions– Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 “FUNCTIONS” menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . 30 Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . .
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Included accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of December 2005. These may be subject to change.) To order accessories, refer to “Sales and Support Information” (Ô below). 1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead 2 RF coaxial leads (black) 1 RF coaxial lead (grey) (EUR7659Y50) (RJA0044-3C) (K1TWACC00001) (K1TWACA00001) • For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also do not use t
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Control reference guide Remote control 1 Turn the unit on/off (Ô page 12) 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 25) 6 Show Direct Navigator/Top menu (Ô page 24, 26, 30) bp 7 Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (Ô page 12, 25) 8 Show sub menu (Ô page 27, 30, 33) 9 Show on-screen menu (Ô page 28) bq bk Manual tuning operation (Ô page 42) 2 bl Select Audio (Ô page 24) br bm Start recording (Ô page
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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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4 4 2 3 1 1 Connection Use of the supplied RF coaxial leads To prevent interference patterns from appearing on your TV, use only the supplied RF coaxial leads when you connect this unit to your TV and aerial outlet or aerial lead, as shown in connection types A-C. • Keep the RF coaxial leads as far away as possible from other leads. • Do not roll up the RF coaxial leads. • Before connection, turn off the mains for all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Be sure
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6 6 4 1 3 2 5 6 Connecting to a television and Satellite/Digital terrestrial receiver Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead • You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (Ô page 38). • You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. Required setting “AV1 Output” and “AV2 Input” in the Setup menu (Ô page 40–41) To household mains socket Television’s rear panel VHF/UHF To household mains socket RF IN
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6 6 4 1 3 2 5 6 Connection Connecting to a television and VCR Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead • You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (Ô page 38). • You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. Required setting “AV1 Output” and “AV2 Input” in the Setup menu (Ô page 40–41) To household mains socket Television’s rear panel VHF/UHF To household mains socket RF IN AV IN To the (AC 220 V t
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Other connections Connecting to a television with AUDIO/VIDEO Connecting to a television with S VIDEO terminals terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) Television’s rear panel Television’s rear panel COMPONENT AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO IN R L IN IN VIDEO IN R L IN IN Red White Yellow Red White Audio/video cable Audio/video cable S Video (included) (in
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TV Tuning (Auto Setup) 3 When setup has completed, the confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER]. 4 The Owner ID settings screen appears. Press [q] and press the numbered 8 buttons to enter your choice of a 4- digit PIN number. Owner ID ^ DVD PIN number Name House No. RETURN Postcode RETURN : leave Numbered buttons Make a note of the PIN number (don’t forget), as it is VIDEO Plus+ not possible to return to the factory preset. 5 Press [ENTER] to store the PIN number. 6 Press [w,q] to sele
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Timer recording from satellite receiver with VIDEO Plus+ This unit is not designed to control (turn on or change channels on) your satellite receiver. However, you can use VIDEO Plus+ Recording by making the satellite receiver’s VIDEO Plus+ numbers available for recognition on this unit. Take the following steps to make all satellite stations available for recognition on this unit. Through these steps, you can make timer recording from satellite stations with VIDEO Plus+ constantly availa
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Set up to match your television and remote control 5 Press [e,r] to select “TV Aspect” and press [ENTER]. 6 Press [e,r] to select the TV aspect and press [ENTER]. ; OPEN/CLOSE * REC TV Aspect Setup 16:9 WIDE TV 16:9 Tuning 4:3 TV Disc 4:3 Picture Letterbox Sound Display SELECT TV operation Connection ENTER buttons Others RETURN • 16:9: 16:9 widescreen television • 4:3: 4:3 standard aspect television Numbered RAM Even if it records and plays, the aspect does buttons not change. DVD-V Video r
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Television operation When other Panasonic products You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control. 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). Under normal circumstances use the factory set code “DVD 1”. Volume Turn TV on/off To change the code on the main unit Input Select Channel 1 While stopped Select Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2
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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 Select the main or secondary audio before recorded recording You can change the audio during playback. (Ô page 40, “Bilingual Audio Selection”) (Ô page 24, “Changing audio during play”) The selected audio only is recorded. Recording of M1 M2 M1 Hello Hallo bilingual Hello programme If you record from external equipment If you record from external equipment –Select both “M 1” an
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Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording Note times may become shorter than indicated. • This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the amount of data recorded to suit the images, so DVD-RAM DVD-R, actual recording times and remaining recording times 9.4 GB DVD-RW, shown by the unit will be different. (The difference will be Recording Mode (Double- +R, +RW 4.7 GB especially noticeable with DVD-R DL and +R DL.)
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Recording television programmes 2 Press [12 CH] to select the channel. ; OPEN/CLOSE EXT LINK CH DV IN AV3 To select with the numbered buttons: e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5] 8 2 CH1gq* REC 15: [1] Ô [5] 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 q g will not be overwritten. h • You cannot chang
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To specify a time to stop To exit the screen without recording Press [RETURN]. e.g., DVD-RAM recording–One Touch Recording To stop recording partway DVD-RAM During recording Press [g]. REC 7:59 Remaining Press [* REC] on the main unit to select the recording BBC1 time of time. To show the remaining time recording • The unit’s display changes as shown below. Press [STATUS]. L R OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00 OFF 1:30 OFF 2:00 OFF 4:00 OFF 3:00 Note Counter (cancel) When performing EXT LINK recording (Ô
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Timer recording Using VIDEO Plus+ system to make timer recordings Entering VIDEO Plus+ number is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numbers in TV listings in ^ DVD newspapers and magazines. • You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance. • Using VIDEO Plus+ numbers for Satellite stations Set this unit to recognise VIDEO Plus+ numbers for Satellite Numbered stations before you start the following operations buttons (Ô page 13, Timer recording from satellite rec
