Panasonic DMR-ES16S Operating Instructions

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    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 software according to where they are sold. • The region
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    . The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains
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    INSTRUCTIONS 2 Accessories 3 Disc information 4 The remote control information 6 Disc handling 6 Unit care 6 Control reference guide recorder 34 DV camcorder recording 34 Manual recording 34 Convenient functions DVD questions 41 Troubleshooting guide 42 Product Service 44 Glossary
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    Disc information Discs you can use for recording and play Disc type DVD-RAM Indication in these instructions RAM Logo DVD-R -R Before finalization DVD-V After finalization DVD-R DL*1 (dual layer on single side) -R DL Before finalization DVD-V After finalization DVD-RW -RW(V) Before
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    disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc's instructions carefully. • Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed
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    compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the lens cleaner's instructions before use. Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may
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    /Disc handling/Unit care/Control reference guide Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using 1 Disc indicator • This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted. 2 Scheduled recording indicator 3 Main display
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    .com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp • Before doing any connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. • Peripheral equipment and optional cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated. n The unit's RF OUT terminal The picture
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    with a television, video cassette recorder and cable box or satellite receiver • You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. • Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box. • The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for
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    STEP 1 Connection If your television does not have Audio/Video terminals, RF Modulator is necessary a Connection with a television (Ô page 8 A) Audio/video cable (Included) 3 This unit's rear panel Red White Yellow RF Modulator Red White Yellow IN AUDIO R L VIDEO S-VIDEO RF OUT RF Television
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    's RF IN terminal, and the 75 Ω coaxial cable to the antenna terminals on the equipment (television etc.). Refer to other equipment's operating instructions. Type This unit Other equipment (television etc.) A twin lead from the antenna (Flat) Twin lead 300 Ω cable 300-75 Ω transformer To this
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    behind the actual time. Check the DST setting in "Set Clock Manually" in the Setup menu, set DST off and reset the clock precisely Quick Start mode slightly increases power consumption when the unit is off. (See Operation Instructions for details) Turn Quick Start on ? On Off 4 Press [e,r] to select
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    "Input" in step 5 while setting (Ô page 12). 1 Press [w,q] to select the item you want to change and press [e,r] to change the setting. Set Clock Manually Month Day Year Hour Minute 1 / 1 / 2000 SAT 12 : 00 AM DST Time Zone Off EST DST, Time Zone (Ô below) • DST (Daylight Saving Time): If
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    Channel captions/Television type Numbered buttons CANCEL TV operation buttons e,r,w,q ENTER RETURN SETUP Channel captions You can give the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself. The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the Direct Navigator screen.
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    Press [SETUP]. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. Clock settings Refer to the control reference on page 14. Set Clock Manually In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 1 minute. 1 While stopped Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [e,r] to select
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    Important notes for recording Recording of MTS broadcasting RAM Both main and secondary audio can be recorded You can change the audio during playback. (Ô page 23, Changing audio) Main Hello SAP Hola -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Select the main or secondary audio before recording (Ô page 39, "
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    Important notes for recording Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. Recording Mode XP (High picture quality) SP (Standard) LP (Long recording) EP (Extra long recording) FR (Flexible Recording
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    Recording television programs ; OPEN/CLOSE CH DV IN IN2 2 CH 1 g q * REC 1 Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray and insert a disc. • Press the button again to close the tray. • When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, or 8 cm (3″) DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge. Insert
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    Recording television programs To specify a time to stop recording -One Touch Recording During recording Press [* REC] to select the recording time. • The unit's display changes as shown below. OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00 OFF 1:30 OFF 2:00 Counter (cancel) OFF 4:00 OFF 3:00 • This does not work during
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    Scheduled recording 1 Press [SCHEDULE]. Schedule List Remaining Recording Time 1:58 SP 3/26 Tue 12:53 PM No Channel Date On Off Mode Check New Scheduled Recording Numbered buttons CANCEL g e,r,w,q ENTER SUB MENU REC MODE ADD/DLT SCHEDULE RETURN RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW See also the
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    of the later program will start only after the first scheduled recording has finished. • If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to On when manually setting the clock (Ô page 15), scheduled recording may not work when summer switches to winter and vice versa. Check, change or delete a program Even
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    [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. VCD Press [RETURN]. • The playing method may differ from the one described above depending on disc types. Read the disc's instructions carefully. Selecting recorded titles to play -Direct Navigator RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) Simply select the recorded titles you
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    Operations during play Playing discs Stop Pause Search Skip Starting from a selected item Quick View RAM Slow-motion RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V DVD-A (Motion picture parts only) -RW(VR) VCD Frame-by-frame RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V DVD-A (Motion picture parts only) -RW(VR)
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    Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) ^ DVD POWER Numbered buttons u,i g DIRECT NAVIGATOR SUB MENU t,y e,r,w,q ENTER FUNCTIONS RETURN STATUS Selecting file type to play CD You can play CD-R/CD-RW which contain MP3 files, DivX video contents or still pictures that have
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    Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) To select other folder (group) MP3, DivX 1 While the Menu screen is displayed Press [q]. n MP3 CD G: Selected group No. /Total group No. If the group has no track, "- -" is displayed as group number. Menu G 8 T 14 Total 40/111
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    you first need to register the unit. Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit's registration code and DivX Playable discs File format Maximum number of folders Maximum number of files Support version -R CD DivX • Files must have the extension ".DIVX", ".divx
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    Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messages Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)/Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messages Numbered buttons CANCELQ u,i g h e,r,w,q ENTER DELETE FUNCTIONS SUB MENU DISPLAY RETURN STATUS Using on-screen
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    Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messgages Refer to the control reference on page 27. Video menu-Change picture quality Picture RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V DVD-A -RW(VR) VCD Select the picture mode. • Normal: Default setting • Soft: Soft picture with fewer video
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    Entering text Refer to the control reference on page 27. RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: RAM Title Playlist Disc Characters 64 (44*) 64 64 -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Title Disc Characters 44 40 * Scheduled
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    Editing titles/chapters u,i h DIRECT NAVIGATOR SUB MENU q e,r,w,q ENTER RETURN RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) Title/Chapter Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter. Title Chapter Start End You can divide a title into multiple chapters. RAM (Ô page 23, 31,
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    Title operations After performing steps 1-3 (Ô page 30) Delete Title* Press [w,q] to select "Delete" and press [ENTER]. • Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW • -R -R DL +R +R DL The available
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    Creating, editing and playing playlists e,r,w,q ENTER SUB MENU FUNCTIONS RETURN You can arrange the chapters (Ô page 30) to create a playlist. Title Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Playlist Chapter Chapter • Editing playlists doesn't modify the recorded data. Playlists are not
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    Editing and playing playlists/chapters RAM -RW(VR) (play only) 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [e,r] to select "Other Functions" and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [e,r] to select "Playlists" and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the playlist. To start play Ô Press [ENTER]. To edit Ô
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    the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the unit off and back on. If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual recording (Ô below). Manual recording RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Note When recording using this unit's input terminals, only the sound received at the time
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    DVD Management e,r,w,q ENTER FUNCTIONS RETURN Preparation RAM Release protection (Ô below). 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [e,r] to select "Other Functions" and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [e,r] to select "DVD Management" and press [ENTER]. Select which step 4 to perform depending on what
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    DVD Management Refer to the control reference on page 35. Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first -Playback will start with: -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing. Make selections before finalizing the disc. After performing steps 1-3 (Ô page
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    in operation methods. If this happens, follow the on-screen instructions for the operation. Summary of settings The settings remain intact Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. Set Clock Automatically Set Clock Manually (Ô page 15) Adjust Time Zone*2 (Ô page 15) Quick Start If you
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    .) Settings for Playback Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown. • Do not forget your password. • 8 No Limit: All DVD
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    , this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2 channel. Note Not making the proper settings may result in noise or some trouble for digital recording. • Bitstream: • PCM: • Bitstream: • PCM: When connecting to equipment displaying the Dolby Digital logo. When connecting to equipment not
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    may be upside down. Please change the disc. • There may be a problem with the disc. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to remove - 6 4 35 26 - On the unit's display The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit's display when something unusual is detected during startup and use
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    Messages/Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions Set up Do the Audio/Video cables need to be connected to the TV in order to see the Menus? • If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RF modulator is necessary. Consult your local dealer for more information. What
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    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to "Product information" on page 44. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: •
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    Troubleshooting guide Sound No sound Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the cannot be operated, consult the dealer. Cannot eject disc. • The unit is recording. - • The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [g] and [CH 1] on the main - unit at the same time
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    Troubleshooting guide Recording, scheduled recording and copying (Continued) The DV automatic cabinet damaged. 2. Servicing-Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel. 3. Replacement parts
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    Troubleshooting guide/Product Service/Glossary Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of picture, "Pan & Scan" and "Letterbox", deal with this problem. Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills the screen. Letterbox: Black bands
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    Specifications Recordable discs: DVD-RAM: Ver. 2.0 Ver. 2.1/3X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0 Ver. 2.2/5X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0 DVD-R: for General Ver. 2.0 for General Ver. 2.0/4X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0 for General Ver. 2.x/8X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0 for General Ver. 2.x/16X-SPEED DVD-R
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    or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER at www.panasonic.ca : Link : "ServicentresTM locator" under "Customer support" IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send
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    34 television 8, 9, 10 video cassette recorder . . . .8, 9, 10, 34 Copy (playlist 33 Copying DV automatic recording 34 from a video cassette recorder. . . . . .34 Manual recording 34 CPRM 45 Create Chapter 23, 31, 33 Create DVD Top Menu 36 Create playlists 32 Delete all titles 35 chapter
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Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
DMR-ES16
Model No.
Getting started
Recording
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Playing back
Editing
Copying
Convenient
functions
Reference
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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 software
according to where they are sold.
• The region number of this unit is “
1
”.
• The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “
1
” or
“
ALL
”.
Example:
The warranty can be found on page 47.
If you have any questions contact
1-800-561-5505