Panasonic Diga DMR-ES15EB Operating Instructions Manual Download

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RQT8320-1B

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-ES15EB/EBL

Model No.

(Model suffix: “EB” for UK model, “EBL” for Ireland model)

EB EBL

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.

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 “

”.

• The unit will play DVD-Video marked

with labels containing “

” or “

ALL

”.

Example:

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

ALL

Note

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United
Kingdom.

Summary of Contents for Diga DMR-ES15EB

Page 1: ...cting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely Please keep this manual for future reference 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 Web Site http www panasonic europ...

Page 2: ...h is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN YELLOW THIS PLUG IS NOT...

Page 3: ...Finalize 37 Creating Top Menu Create Top Menu 37 Enabling the second layer on DL dual or double layer on single side discs to be recordable Close First Layer 37 Linked operations with the TV Q Link 38 Child Lock 38 Changing the unit s settings 39 Common procedures 39 Summary of settings 39 Set the clock manually 41 Resetting channel setting 42 TV System 43 Entering text 43 Messages 44 Frequently a...

Page 4: ...ed stickers or labels rental discs etc Discs that are badly warped or cracked Irregularly shaped discs such as heart shapes Do not place in the following areas In direct sunlight In very dusty or humid areas Near a heater Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature condensation can occur Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur To protect discs from scratches and ...

Page 5: ...chapter Ô page 25 cp Show status messages Ô page 29 cq Recording function cr Direct TV recording Ô page 38 cs Linked timer recordings with external equipment Ô page 23 CH EXT LINK AV3 DV IN 1 3 6 4 2 8 bl 5 7 9 bk bm Opening the front panel Press down on the part with your finger 1 Standby on switch 8 Ô page 12 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa In standby mode the unit...

Page 6: ...her equipment 7 Play on DVD R DL compatible equipment 8 Play on R DL compatible equipment Discs you can use for recording and play Disc type DVD RAM DVD R DVD R DL 1 dual layer on single side DVD RW R 2 R DL 1 double layer on single side RW Indication in these instructions by Before finalization Before finalization Before finalization Before finalization Before finalization After finalization Afte...

Page 7: ... the covering has been peeled off Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time Store in a cool dark place n Use Play only discs Disc type DVD Video DVD Audio DVD RW VR format Indication in these instructions Logo Instructions High quality movie and...

Page 8: ...lied 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 Connecting to a television only Required setting VHF UHF RF IN AV IN 3 1 ...

Page 9: ...ess INPUT SELECT to select the input channel AV2 or put this unit in standby mode To record satellite digital terrestrial programmes Refer to Recording from a satellite digital terrestrial receiver Ô page 23 Required setting VHF UHF RF IN AV IN AV OUT RF OUT RF IN 4 1 3 6 6 6 5 2 Television s rear panel This unit s rear panel To the aerial Fully wired 21 pin Scart lead For Q Link functions RF coax...

Page 10: ...Required setting VHF UHF RF IN AV IN AV OUT RF OUT RF IN 4 1 3 6 6 6 5 2 Television s rear panel This unit s rear panel To the aerial Fully wired 21 pin Scart lead For Q Link functions RF coaxial lead included black To household mains socket AC 220 V to 240 V 50 Hz AC mains lead included Connect only after all other connections are complete RF coaxial lead To household mains socket VCR s rear pane...

Page 11: ...o DVD Even if using this connection output will be only 2 channels when playing DVD Audio n Connecting to a stereo amplifier Other connections Connecting to a television with AUDIO VIDEO terminals AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN Television s rear panel Audio video cable included This unit s rear panel Red White Yellow Red White Yellow Connecting to a television with S VIDEO ter...

Page 12: ...press q to move to next character Repeat this to enter the name 9 Press ENTER to store the name 10 Press r and q and then repeat steps 8 9 to enter and store House No and Postcode 11 Press RETURN The Owner ID settings screen disappears To abort Auto Setup Press RETURN Note If this unit is connected to a digital TV Freeview only the analogue station s tuning information will be downloaded RETURN e ...

Page 13: ...Press e r to select the channel or AV input that is to be used for recording from the satellite station 5 Press ENTER 6 Press e to select the programme that you have just set and press to delete it from the timer recording list It is no longer needed Repeat the steps above until you have set dummy timer recordings for each of the satellite stations that you will make VIDEO Plus recordings from To ...

Page 14: ...ENTER 6 Press e r to select Video with component or S Video with component and press ENTER Set according to the signal and terminal of the connected TV 7 Press e r to select Progressive and press ENTER 8 Press e r to select On and press ENTER Output becomes progressive Note When connected to a CRT Cathode ray tube television or a multi system television using PAL mode even if it is progressive com...

Page 15: ...nds 8 Press ENTER n When the following indicator appears on the unit s display Note Executing Shipping Condition in the Setup menu returns the main unit code to DVD 1 Change the remote control code to 1 Ô step 7 To exit the screen Press RETURN several times To return to the previous screen Press RETURN Television operation Brand Code Brand Code Panasonic 01 02 03 04 45 NOKIA 25 26 27 AIWA 35 NORDM...

Page 16: ... DVD Video However the discs become play only and you can no longer record or copy You can record or copy again if you format DVD RW Recording to DVD R DL and R DL DVD R DL and R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the second layer Recording stops when space on the first layer becomes full You must close the fi...

Page 17: ...ge 36 or Auto Play Select Ô page 37 in DVD Management before finalizing n When opening the tray without disc finalization Press OPEN CLOSE on the main unit Recording modes and approximate recording times Recording Mode DVD RAM DVD R DVD RW R RW 4 7 GB 4 7 GB 9 4 GB Double sided 1 XP High quality 1 h 2 h 1 h SP Standard 2 h 4 h 2 h LP Long play 4 h 8 h 4 h EP Extra long play 8 h 6 h 2 16 h 12 h 2 8...

Page 18: ...me for the timer recording to begin is reached any recording taking place will stop and the timer recording will begin You can change the audio being received by pressing AUDIO during recording This does not affect the actual recording of the audio n To pause recording Press h Press again to restart recording You can also press REC to restart Recorded title is not split into separate titles n To s...

Page 19: ...partway Press g To show the remaining time Press STATUS Note When performing EXT LINK recording Ô page 23 the flexible recording function does not work Press q PLAY during recording There is no sound output while searching forward or backward To stop play Press g To stop recording 1 Press g to stop playing 2 Press g after 2 seconds To stop timer recording 1 Press g to stop playing 2 Press g after ...

Page 20: ...g Press e r to select desired programme position After you have entered the information of a TV station it is kept in the unit s memory You can also press REC MODE to change the recording mode To enter programme name Press w q to select Programme Name and press ENTER Ô page 43 4 Press ENTER The settings are stored and the programme goes to timer recording standby The timer icon is displayed in lef...

Page 21: ...Timer recordings begin when the set time is reached even when recording or when playing If the unit is turned on when timer recording begins it remains turned on after recording finishes It does not turn off automatically You can turn the unit off during timer recording If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the last 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting ...

Page 22: ... divide the titles go to Divide Title Ô page 31 Check change or delete a programme S SUB MENU Timer Off A CANCEL Timer Recording Remain 8 17 23 7 5 SUN 1 57 SP Name No Date 7 5 SUN Start 19 00 New Timer Programme Stop 20 00 Mode SP Drive space OK ENTER RETURN BBC1 01 Press ENTER to store new programme Icons Timer recording standby is activated This programme is currently recording The times overla...

Page 23: ...ogramming on SKY Digital STB digital terrestrial receiver 2 Press EXT LINK The unit turns off and EXT L lights on the unit s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated To cancel the external control Press EXT LINK to stop recording or to cancel linked timer recording standby In order to prevent accidental operation press EXT LINK to cancel the setting after recording is finishe...

Page 24: ... AUDIO You can change the audio channel number each time you press the button This allows you to change things like the soundtrack language e g English is the selected language Ô page 28 Soundtrack e g 5 0 Ô 5 15 1 Ô 5 Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR or SUB MENU Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR Press RETURN Numbered buttons e r w q ENTER w h h q TIME SLIP h g RETURN AUDIO SUB MENU u i t y q MANUAL SKIP CREATE CHAPTE...

Page 25: ...o normal speed Slow motion Motion picture parts only While paused press t or y The speed increases up to 5 steps Press q PLAY to restart play Forward direction y only The unit will pause if slow motion play is continued for approximately 5 minutes excluding Frame by frame Motion picture parts only While paused press w h or h q Each press shows the next frame Press and hold to change in succession ...

Page 26: ...compressed RGB chunky format Files must have the extension jpg JPG tif and TIF Number of pixels 34 x 34 to 6144 x 4096 Sub sampling is 4 2 2 or 4 2 0 Operation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format still pictures MOTION JPEG is not supported You can play MP3 and still pictures JPEG TIFF on this unit by making folders as shown below However depending on how you create the disc writing ...

Page 27: ...us Next ENTER RETURN 0001 0002 0003 0004 0008 0007 0006 0005 0009 image001 Folder F 12 02 2004 image001 1 21 image002 image003 image004 image005 image006 image007 image008 image009 Data image010 Folders that contain no compatible files F Selected folder no Total folder no Useful functions during still picture play Start Slide Show Slide Interval You can display still pictures one by one with const...

Page 28: ... using this unit SVCD Turn the subtitle on off and select the subtitle number 1 4 e r w q ENTER DISPLAY FUNCTIONS STATUS RETURN Disc Picture Play Soundtrack Subtitle 1 Audio channel Off L R Digital 2 0 ch Sound Other Menu Item Setting DVD V DVD A RAM R R DL RW V R R DL RW RW VR VCD DVD V DVD A RAM R R DL RW V R R DL RW RW VR VCD Audio channel Ô page 24 Changing audio during play Angle Change the n...

Page 29: ...rent frame rates and appropriately converts it Video Select when using Auto 1 and Auto 2 and the video content is distorted AV in NR Only when AV1 AV2 AV3 or DV is selected Reduces video tape noise while dubbing Automatic Noise reduction only works on picture input from a video tape On Noise reduction works for any input video Off Noise reduction is off You can record the input signal as it is Sou...

Page 30: ...creen Press RETURN Title Chapter Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter You can change the order of chapters and create a playlist Ô page 32 Titles are divided into about 5 minute 8 minute chapters after finalizing Ô page 37 Titles 99 49 titles Chapters Approximately 1000 Approximately 254 Depends on the state of recording RETURN e r w q ENTER DIRECT NAVIGATOR SUB MENU...

Page 31: ... point To change the division point Restart play and press e r to select Divide then press ENTER at the point you want to divide Note The divided titles retain the name and CPRM property Ô page 49 of the original title Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily be cut out Carry out the title division after checking it with Preview Ô above Chapter operations Delete Cha...

Page 32: ...screen Press RETURN You can arrange the chapters Ô page 30 to create a playlist Editing playlists doesn t modify the recorded data Playlists are not recorded separately so this doesn t use much capacity You cannot create or edit a playlist while recording Playlists 99 Chapters in playlists Approximately 1000 Depends on the state of recording Creating playlists RETURN e r w q ENTER SUB MENU FUNCTIO...

Page 33: ...Ô step 6 No 0 9 Page 01 01 Previous Next ENTER RETURN 001 002 S SUB MENU Select Playlists DVD RAM Chapter View 0 00 15 0 00 24 01 7 5 SUN 0 30 Move Chapter Create Chapter Combine Chapters Delete Chapter Playlist View Add Chapter Refer to Chapter operations Ô right You can go back to the Playlist View Playlist operations Delete Press w q to select Delete and press ENTER Once deleted the playlists a...

Page 34: ...ent The DV IN terminal on this unit is for use with DV equipment only It cannot be connected to a computer etc The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly Depending on the DV equipment the images or audio may not be input properly The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment will not be recorded You cannot record and play simultaneously 1 While stopped Press INPUT SELECT to s...

Page 35: ... EXT LINK AV3 DV IN e r w q ENTER FUNCTIONS DELETE RETURN h u i C A REC 2 CH 1 REC g REC MODE B g INPUT SELECT Numbered buttons RAM R R DL RW V R R DL RW RAM Title1 Title2 The last recorded title The available space The available disc space increases if any of these is deleted RW V RW Title1 Title2 The last recorded title The available space When deleted the available disc space increases The avai...

Page 36: ...deleted Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected New disc only Note After performing steps 1 3 Ô left 4 Press e r to select Format Disc and press ENTER 5 Press w q to select Yes and press ENTER 6 Press w q to select Start and press ENTER A message appears when formatting is finished Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting This can render the disc unusable Formatting no...

Page 37: ...mless recording on two layers Recording stops when space on the first layer becomes full You must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording editing is still available You cannot cancel closing Make certain before proceeding After performing steps 1 3 Ô page 36 4 Press e r to select Close First Layer and press ENTER 5 Press ...

Page 38: ... screens appear When this unit is on Press q PLAY DIRECT NAVIGATOR VIDEO Plus PROG CHECK FUNCTIONS When this unit is off Press q PLAY DIRECT NAVIGATOR VIDEO Plus PROG CHECK and MP3 The TV is automatically turned on and corresponding screens appear when you insert the discs DVD Auto Standby When you turn the TV off the unit is turned off as well However this function works in the stop mode while sc...

Page 39: ...k DVD Audio Video mode Playback Select On to play DVD Video content on some DVD Audio On The setting returns to Off when you change the disc or turn the unit off Off Soundtrack Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here Enter a code Ô page 50 with the numbered buttons when you select Other When the selected language is not available on the disc the default language is...

Page 40: ...onnecting to equipment not displaying the DTS logo MPEG Bitstream When connected to equipment with a built in MPEG decoder PCM When connected to equipment without a built in MPEG decoder Audio Mode for DV Input You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit s DV IN terminal Ô page 34 Stereo 1 Records audio L1 R1 Stereo 2 Records added audio such as narration L2 R2 subsequent to orig...

Page 41: ... pin Scart lead is connected Start and stop timings of recording are controlled by the control signal SKY Digital STB digital terrestrial receiver using the SKY Personal Planner function Ext Link 2 When an external equipment with a timer function is connected When it turns on recording starts When it turns off recording stops Others Remote Control Ô page 15 DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Clock Ô below Owner ID...

Page 42: ... the ratings level ratings password Owner ID and time settings return to the factory preset The timer recording programmes are also cancelled To exit the screen Press RETURN several times To return to the previous screen Press RETURN To change detailed station settings Setup Tuning Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Others Manual Auto Setup Restart Download from TV TAB ENTER SELECT RETURN Manua...

Page 43: ...me field and press h Using the numbered buttons to enter characters e g entering the letter R 1 Press 7 to move to the 7th row 2 Press 7 twice to highlight R 3 Press ENTER To enter a space Press and press ENTER Add recall names Ô below 3 Press g Set Returns to the previously displayed screen To end partway Press RETURN Text is not saved h g e r w q ENTER Numbered buttons RETURN u i SUB MENU FUNCTI...

Page 44: ...ng may be unavailable due to a disc problem Use a new disc The unit s TV System setting differs from the TV system used by the disc Change the TV System in the Setup menu 43 NoERAS Deleting an item may be unavailable due to a disc problem Use a new disc PLEASE WAIT PLEASE and WAIT are alternately displayed Displayed when the unit is started This is not a malfunction The unit is carrying out its re...

Page 45: ...ates the disc conforms to a standard You cannot play discs that do not have a region number Please tell me about DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW R R DL and RW compatibility with this unit This unit records and plays DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD Video format R R DL and RW and plays DVD RW VR format This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible discs After recording but before finalizing R R D...

Page 46: ...ing e g AV1 is correct 8 11 Picture is distorted Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible Press and hold g and q x1 3 on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds The setting will change to interlace The unit s TV System setting differs from the TV system used by the disc now playing While stopped press and hold g and OPEN CLOSE on the mai...

Page 47: ...t has not been used for a long time Recording timer recording and copying Cannot record You haven t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on Insert a disc the unit can record onto The disc is unformatted Format the disc The write protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT or the disc is protected with DVD Management Some programmes have limitations on the number of times ...

Page 48: ...fer in Picture menu to Auto 29 Edit Cannot format The disc is dirty Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit 4 6 7 Cannot create chapters Cannot mark the start point or the end point during Partial Delete operation The unit writes the chapter information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc The information is not writ...

Page 49: ...L or RW it must be formatted Formatting deletes irrevocably all contents Frames and fields Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see on your television Each frame consists of two fields A frame still shows two fields so there may be some blurring but picture quality is generally better A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher but there is no blurr...

Page 50: ... Tuner System PAL I Channel Coverage UHF CH 21 68 VHF CH 4 13 A J UHF CH 21 68 RF Converter Output Not provided Optical pick up System with 1 lens 2 integration units 662 nm wavelength for DVDs 780 nm wavelength for CDs LASER Specification Class 1 LASER Product Wave Length 780 nm CDs 662 nm DVDs Laser Power No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection DV Input IEEE 1394 Standard 4 ...

Page 51: ...roduct and the mobile telephone The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot The heat can damage the unit Back of product Inside of product Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment private hou...

Page 52: ...n 40 Picture settings 29 39 Playback NR 29 Playlist 32 Progressive 14 29 40 49 Properties playlist 33 still picture 27 title 31 Protection cartridge 36 disc 36 title 31 Q Link 38 Quick Start 18 Quick View 25 Ratings level 39 Recording Direct TV Recording 38 DV automatic recording 34 External Link 23 Flexible Recording 19 mode 17 timer 20 Remote control code 15 Repeat play 28 Resetting channel sett...

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