Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DMR-ES25 Panasonic
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RQT8327 2 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to aler t the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
RQT8327 3 T ab le of contents IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Disc and car d information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RQT8327 4 Disc and car d information • We recommend using Panasonic discs . We also recommend using D VD-RA M discs with car tridges to protect them from scratches and d ir t. • Y ou may not be able to record depending on the condition of the di scs and you ma y not be able to pla y due to the condition of the recording.
RQT8327 5 • T he producer of the disc can control how discs are play ed. So y ou ma y not always be ab le to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’ s instr uctions carefully . • O peration and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD- DA specif ications (copy control CDs, etc.
RQT8327 6 The remote contr ol information n Batteries • In ser t so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. • D o not use rechargeable type batteries. • D o not mix old and new batteries. • D o not use different types at the same time.
RQT8327 7 Contr ol reference guide Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. Remote contr ol 1 bo bp ck cn cm br bq bt bs 4 2 6 9 bl bm bk cl 7 8 5 3 bn cr cp cq co 1 T urn the unit on ( Ô page 14) 2 Select the drive (D VD or SD) ( Ô page 20, 24) 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc.
RQT8327 8 STEP 1 Connection This section includes diagrams of four common methods of conn ections (A-D, pages 8-9). Please connect usin g the one that best s uits you . • Visit Panasonic’ s homepage for more information about connection method s. (This is in English only .
RQT8327 9 • Y ou need to subscr ibe to a cable TV serv ice to enjoy viewing their progr amming. • C onsult your service provider regarding an appropr iate cable TV box or satellite receiv er . • Y ou need to subscr ibe to a cable TV serv ice to enjoy viewing their progr amming.
RQT8327 10 STEP 1 Connection If y our television does not ha ve Audio/Video terminals , RF Modulator is necessary a Connection with a television ( Ô page 8 , A) b Connection with a television and a v.
RQT8327 11 The S VIDEO OUT ter minal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT ter minal. (Actual results depend on the television.) These ter minals can be used for either interlace or progressive output ( Ô page 53) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.
RQT8327 12 STEP 1 Connection n Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal • W hen connecting this unit to a television with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI A udio Output” to “Off ” in the Setup menu ( Ô page 45).
RQT8327 13 HDMI is the next-gener ation inte rface f o r digital devices . W hen conne cted to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital a udio and video signal is transmitted. Y ou can enjoy high quality , digital video and audio with just one cord.
RQT8327 14 STEP 2 Plug-in A u to T uning After pressing [ ^ D VD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time , the unit star ts necessar y setup. Preparation T u rn on the television and select the appr opriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
RQT8327 15 6 Press [ENTER] to star t Plug-in A uto T uning. The unit then proceeds with Auto Cloc k Setting. The time is display ed when finished. n When one of the f ollowing scre en appears “No channels were found. ” screen After turning off th e unit, confirm following and perform setup again.
RQT8327 16 Channel captions/Selecting t elevision type Y ou can apply the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself . The captions you enter are displa yed when the channel is displa yed and in the Direct Navigator screen. • Y ou can set channel captions afte r channel setting on this u nit is completed ( Ô page 14–15).
RQT8327 17 Remote contr ol settings Refer to the control reference on page 16. Y ou can operate the TV through the unit’ s remote control. P oint the remote co ntrol at the television While pressi ng [ ^ PO WER TV], ent er the code with the number ed buttons.
RQT8327 18 Impor tant n otes f or recording Recording of MTS broadcasting Both main and secondar y audio can be recorded Y ou can change the audio during playback . ( Ô page 25, Changing audio) If you record from e xter nal equipment – Select both “Main” and “SAP” on the e xter nal equipment.
RQT8327 19 Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shor ter than indicated. * 1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other . * 2 When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP – Extended Play (6H)” in the Setup menu ( Ô page 43).
RQT8327 20 Recor ding television pr ograms • Y ou can record up to 99 titles on o ne disc. • Y ou can record up to 49 titles on o ne disc. • It is not possible to record onto a card. See also the notes “Important notes for recording” ( Ô pa ge 18).
RQT8327 21 During recording Press [ * REC] to select the recording time. • T he unit display changes as shown belo w . • T his does not work dur ing scheduled recordings ( Ô page 22) or while using Flexib le Recording ( Ô below).
RQT8327 22 Scheduled rec ording See also the notes “Important notes for recording” ( Ô pa ge 18). Y ou can enter up to 1 6 programs up to a month in advance . (Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program.) Preparation • T urn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
RQT8327 23 1 When the unit is on Press [ g ]. The confirmation screen appears. 2 Press [ w , q ] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER]. Recording stops and the schedul ed recording is canceled. (Daily and weekly schedules remain and scheduled recording will star t as scheduled.
RQT8327 24 Pla ying discs Preparation • T urn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • T urn on this u nit. 1 Press [DRIVE SELECT ] to select the DV D d r i v e . 2 Inser t a disc ( Ô page 20).
RQT8327 25 Operations during play Stop Press [ g ]. The stopped position is memorized. Resume play function Press [ q ] (PLA Y) to restar t f rom this position. • Depending on the disc, resume play function ma y not be effective . • The stopped position is cleared when: – Y ou press [ g ] se veral times .
RQT8327 26 Using menus to pla y still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Y ou can use SD Memor y Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB ( Ô page 5). Y ou can play CD-R, CD-R W dis cs which contain still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) that hav e been recorded on a computer.
RQT8327 27 n T o select a higher f older While the Album View screen is displayed (Only if there is a multiple num ber of higher f olders recognizable) 1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2P r e s s [ e , r ] to select “Select Root f older” an d press [ENTER]. 3P r e s s [ w , q ] to select the high er folder and press [ENTER].
RQT8327 28 Using menus to pla y MP3 • Y ou can play CD-R, CD-R W discs wh ich contain MP3 files that hav e been recorded on a computer . • Y ou may not be able to pla yback MP3 files which contain still pictures. Preparation • Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the D VD dr ive .
RQT8327 29 Using on-screen men us Refer to control reference on page 28. 1 Press [DISPLA Y]. • D epending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select the men u and press [ q ].
RQT8327 30 Editing titles/chapter s • T he maximum number of items on a disc: Note • O nce deleted, divided or shor tened, a title cannot be re stored to its original state. Make cer tain before proceeding. • Y ou cannot edit during recording. • Y ou can create a T op Me nu using “Create D VD T op Menu” ( Ô page 41).
RQT8327 31 After performing steps 1–4 ( Ô page 30) * Multiple editing is possible. After performing steps 1–6 ( Ô page 30) * Multiple editing is possible. Title operations Delete Title* Press [ w , q ] to select “Delete” a nd press [ENTER]. • Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored.
RQT8327 32 Creating, editing and pla ying playlists • T he maximum number of items on a disc: • If you e xceed the maximum numbers of items f or a disc, all the items entered will not be recorded. Preparation • T urn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
RQT8327 33 (play only) 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Other Functions” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [ e , r ] to select “Pla ylists” and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [ e , r , w , q ] to select the playlist. T o start play Ô Press [ENTER].
RQT8327 34 Editing still pictures • Y ou can edit still pictures or albums. • Y ou can use SD Memor y Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB ( Ô page 5).
RQT8327 35 After performing steps 1–4 ( Ô page 34) * Multiple editing is possible. Note • Scheduled recordin gs do not star t w hen perform ing “Add Picture” or “Create Album”. • Y ou cannot perform “Add Picture” or “C reate Album” to a higher folder .
RQT8327 36 Copying still pictures • Y ou can use SD Memor y Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB ( Ô page 5). • Y ou cannot copy still pict ures recorded on CD-R/CD-R W . Preparation • T urn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
RQT8327 37 After performing steps 1–3 ( Ô page 36, “Copying using the copying list”) T o show other pages Press [ e , r , w , q ] to select “Previous” or “Ne xt” and press [ENTER]. • Y ou can also press [ u ] (Previous) or [ i ] (Next).
RQT8327 38 Copying fr om a vide o cassette recorder e.g.: Connecting other vide o equipment to th e IN2 or D V IN terminals Y ou can also connect to the IN1 input ter min al on the rear . • T urn off the un it and other video equipment before connecting.
RQT8327 39 Entering te xt Refer to the control reference on page 38. Y ou can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: * Scheduled recording If a name is long, par ts o f it may not be sho wn in some screens. 1 Show Enter Name screen.
RQT8327 40 D VD and card Mana gement 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Other Functions” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [ e , r ] to select “D VD Management” or “Card Mana gement” and press [ENTER]. T o return to the previous screen Press [RETURN].
RQT8327 41 Y ou can select whether t o show the top menu after f inalizing. Make selections before f inalizing the disc. Preparation • Pr ess [DRIVE SELECT] to select the D VD drive. After performing steps 1–3 ( Ô page 40) 4 Press [ e , r ] to select “Pla yback will star t with:” and press [ENTER].
RQT8327 42 Changing the unit’ s settings 1 While stopped Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select the tab and press [ q ]. 3 Press [ e , r ] to select the menu and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [ e , r ] to select the option and press [ENTER]. T o return to the previous screen Press [RETURN].
RQT8327 43 Changing the unit’s s ettings Ta b s Menus Options (Underlined items are the factor y presets.) Disc Settings for Playback Press [ENTER] to show the f ollowing settings. Ratings Set a ratings le vel to limit D VD-Vide o play . F ollow the on-screen instru ctions.
RQT8327 44 Changing the unit ’ s settings Ta b s Menus Options (Underlined items are the facto ry presets.) Au d i o Dynamic Range Com pression (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
RQT8327 45 Changing the unit’s s ettings Ta b s Menus Options (Underlined items are the factor y presets.) TV Screen TV T y pe ( Ô page 16) • Aspect 4:3 & 480i • Aspect 16:9 & 480i • Aspect 4:3 & 480p • Aspect 16:9 & 480p Functions of HDMI Press [ENTER] to display the men u.
RQT8327 46 Changing the unit ’ s settings Refer to the control reference on page 42. F or connection with an HDMI cable to an amplifier , use the foll owing settings on this unit if y ou cannot set the speaker size , presence and delay effect on the amplif ier .
RQT8327 47 Messages The follo wing messages or ser vice numbers appear on the unit’s displa y when something unusual is detected during star tup and us e. On the t elevision Pag e Cannot f inish recor ding completely . • The program was cop y-protected.
RQT8327 48 Frequently asked questions Set up Pag e Do I need to connect A udio/vid eo cables from the unit to the TV? • T o enjoy vision and sounds from this uni t to the TV , always use A V cables f or connection. If your tele vi sion does not h av e A UDIO/VIDEO ter minals, an RF modulator is necessar y .
RQT8327 49 T roub leshooting guide Before requesting service, make the f ollowing checks. If y ou are in dou bt about some of the check points, or if the remedies in dicated in the char t do not solve the prob lem, refer to “Customer Ser vices Director y” on page 55 if you reside in the U.
RQT8327 50 T roubleshoot ing guide Sound Pag e No sound Low v olume . Distor ted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type. • Check the connections and settings. Check the input mode on the amplif ier if you hav e connected one. • Press [A UDIO] to select the audio .
RQT8327 51 Recording/Scheduled recording/Cop ying Pag e Cannot rec ord. • Y ou hav en’t inser ted a disc or the disc you in ser ted cannot be recorded on. Inse r t a disc the unit can record onto . • The disc is unformatted. Format the disc using D VD Management.
RQT8327 52 T roubleshoot ing guide 1. Damage requiring service —The unit should be ser viced by qualif ied ser vice personnel if: (a) The A C power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b).
RQT8327 53 Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of mu lti-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its v arious channe ls. CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecor ded Media) A copy protection system use d for D VD-Audio files .
RQT8327 54 Specifications Recordable discs: DV D - R A M : Ve r . 2 . 0 V er . 2.1/3X–SPEED D VD-RAM Revision 1.0 V er . 2.2/5X–SPEED D VD-RAM Revision 2.0 DV D - R : F or General V er . 2.0 F or General V er . 2.0/4X–SPEED D VD-R Revisi on 1.0 F or General V er .
RQT8327 55 Limited W arranty (ONL Y FOR U .S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company , Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One P anasonic W ay Secaucus, Ne w Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puer to Rico, Inc.
RQT8327 56 Instalación básica • Visite la página inicial de P anasonic para obtener más información acerca de los méto dos de conexión. (Sólo está en inglés .
RQT8327 57 Preparación • Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de vídeo apropiada para las conexiones de esta unidad. 1 Pulse [ ^ D VD PO WER]. 2 Pulse [ e , r ] para seleccionar el idioma y pulse [ENTER]. Si se equivoca, pulse [RETURN] para v olver a la pantalla anterior.
RQT8327 58 Grabación de pr ogramas de tele visión • Pue de grabar hasta 99 títulos en un disco . • Pue de grabar hasta 49 títulos en un disco . 1 Pulse [DRIVE SELECT] para seleccionar la unidad D VD. 2 Pulse [ ; OPEN/CLOSE] en la unidad principal para ab rir la bandeja e introducir un disco.
RQT8327 59 Repr oducción de discos 1 Pulse [DRIVE SELECT] para seleccionar la unidad D VD. 2 Inser te un disco ( Ô página 58). 3 Pulse [ q ] (PLA Y). La reproducción se inicia a par tir del título grabado más recientemente. La reproducción se inicia des de el principio del disco.
P anasonic Consu mer Electron ics Compan y , Division of P anasonic Corporation of Nor th Amer ica One P anasonic Wa y Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. A ve. 65 de Inf antería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industr ial P ark, Carolina, Puer to Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.
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