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Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-ES20
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
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
3
2 ALL
5
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum
performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.
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SUOMI CAUTION! VAROITUS! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 RADIATION EXPOSURE. YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. VAROITUS: TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TU
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Table of contents Getting started Editing Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Disc information Discs you can use for recording and play (12 cm/8 cm) Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-R (DVD-Video format) • 4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm • 4.7 GB, 12 cm • 2.8 GB, 8 cm • 1.4 GB, 8 cm Logo Indication in these instructions Before finalizing -R RAM After finalizing DVD-V Main use One time recording discs Re-writable discs (recordable until the disc is full) Maximum recording time 8 hours 8 hours (➔ page 14, Recording modes and approximate recording times) (16 hours in EP ( 8Hours ) mode on double
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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) +R • 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 compatible DVD-RAM on this unit. • 1.4 GB, 8 cm • Play is only possible on a compatible DVD player. Use a DVD-RAM to record by the DVD Video Recording format. –––– DVD-Video format T
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Control reference guide Remote control Turn the unit on (➔ page 10, 11) VOLUME DIRECT TV REC CH Television operations (➔ page 13) Direct TV recording (➔ page 15) AV Channel select (➔ page 14) Select channels and title numbers etc./ ShowView Enter numbers Show SHOWVIEW screen (➔ page 17) CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP Cancel Skip 30 seconds forward (➔ page 21) SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV) Basic operations for recording and play DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS Show Top menu
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4 1 1 2 3 4 STEP 1 Connection •The equipment connections described are examples. •Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. •Peripheral equipment and optional cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and VCR When there is no 21-pin Scart terminal on the television (➔ page 8) indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included. are required connections. Connect in the n
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1 4 1 2 4 3 STEP 1 Connection Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals and VCR Connecting to the television using the 21-pin Scart cables (➔ page 7) indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included. are required connections. Connect in the numbered order. To the aerial Television’s rear panel VHF/UHF AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Splitter To household mains socket RF IN R L (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz) Red White Yellow Aerial cable Audio/Video cable RF coaxial cable AC mains
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Connecting a digital/satellite receiver or decoder •Decoder here means the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV). •Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the SETUP menu to match the connected equipment (➔ page 35). Viewing video from the decoder on the television while Digital/satellite receiver or AV OUT decoder’s rear panel the unit is stopped, or while recording If you connected the television to the AV1 terminal and the decoder to the AV2 terminal on this un
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STEP 2 TV Tuning Tuning Preset Download (Setup with Q Link functions) OPEN/CLOSE REC EXT LINK CH When connecting to a television that has the Q Link function (➔ page 41) with a fully wired 21-pin Scart 8 2 CH 1 cable (➔ page 7). (The AV2 and AV4 Scart terminals on Panasonic televisions are compatible with the Q Link function.) You can download the tuning positions from the television. This unit Auto Clock Setting function synchronizes the time when ^ DVD the TV channel that is broadcasting t
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Auto-Setup (Setup without Q Link functions) •When connecting to a television with the VIDEO OUT, S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal (➔ page 8). •When connecting to a television that does not have the Q Link function (➔ page 41). This unit’s Auto-Setup function automatically tunes all available TV stations and synchronizes the time when the TV channel that is broadcasting time and date information is tuned. 1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the co
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STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control 6 Press [e, r] to select the TV aspect and press [ENTER]. SETUP TV Aspect VOLUME CH TV operation DIRECT TV REC 16:9 WIDE TV AV 16:9 buttons Tuning 4:3 TV Disc 4:3 Picture Letterbox Sound SELECT Display Numbered Connection ENTER buttons Others RETURN ShowView • 16:9: 16:9 widescreen television CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP • 4:3: 4:3 standard aspect television RAM Even if it records and plays, the aspect does not SKIP SLOW/SEARCH cha
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Television operation When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control 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). Point the remote control at the television Under normal circumstances use th
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Recording television programmes FR (Flexible Recording) Mode The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP 1 ( 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. • All the recording modes from “XP” to “EP” appear in the display. OPEN/CLOSE REC EXT LINK CH XP SP LP EP q 8 g 24 Recording television programmes RAM -R -RW(V) +R • It is not possible to record cont
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■ To stop recording Direct TV 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 title. using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (➔ page 7). -R -RW(V) +R This function allows you to immediately start recording the It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording programme that you are viewing on the TV. management information after recording finishes. ■ To pause recording Insert a disc. (➔ page 1
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Recording television programmes Using “Flexible Recording” is convenient in these kind of situations Numbered buttons • When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an ShowView appropriate recording mode difficult • When you want to record a long programme with the best picture CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP quality possible INPUT SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH e.g., Recording a 90 minutes programme to disc XP mode g If you select XP mode, the programme will not fit one disc. h DIRE
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Timer recording 3 Press [ENTER]. TIMER Remain 1:58 SP RECORDING 12:54:00 15. 7. TUE OPEN/CLOSE REC EXT LINK CH VPS Name Date Start Stop Mode PDC 1 ARD 15. 7. TUE 19:00 20:00 SP - - - Programme Name EXT LINK g • Confirm the programme and make corrections if necessary using [e, r, w, q] (➔ page 18, Manually programming timer recordings, step 3). • When “-- -----” appears in the “Name” column, you cannot set timer recording. Press [e, r] to select desired VOLUME CH DIRECT TV REC programm
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Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 17. ■ To release the unit from recording standby You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each Press [z TIMER]. daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) The unit turns on and “z” goes out. Preparation •Be sure to press [z TIMER] before the programme start time to • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit put the unit on recording standby. Timer recording will work only the
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■ To change a programme Linked timer recordings with external Press [e, r] to select the programme and press [ENTER]. equipment (digital/satellite receiver)– (➔ page 18, Manually programming timer recordings, step 3) EXT LINK ■ To delete a programme Press [e, r] to select the programme and press [ CANCEL]. RAM -R -RW(V) +R To record programmes from a digital/satellite receiver using timer ■ To exit the timer recording list programming Press [PROG/CHECK]. Preparation ■ To put the unit on timer
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Playing discs ■ Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play 1 RAM -R -RW(V) +R -RW(VR) 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW OPEN/CLOSE REC DVD-RAM - - 07 08 10 27.10. MON 8 27.10. MON g 2 - - - - - - Page 02/02 Numbered 1 2 CH Previous Next ENTER buttons S SUB MENU Select Previous Next RETURN ShowView MANUAL 2Press [e, r, w, q] to select the title and press CANCEL INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP SKIP [ENTER]. SKIP SLOW/SEARCH You can also select titles with the numbered button
