Panasonic DMRES15 Operations Instructions

RQT8317-LOperating InstructionsDVD RecorderDMR-ES15Model No. GN GC GCA GCSFor Australia and N.Z.Getting startedRecordingPlaying backEditingCopyingConv

RQT831710STEP 1 ConnectionThe S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television

RQT831711STEP 2 Channel reception and TV aspect settings1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this

RQT831712Set up to match your television and remote controlYou can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to

RQT831713You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control.Point the remote control at the television While pressing [^ TV], enter the code wit

RQT831714Important notes for recordingRecording of bilingual programmeBoth main and secondary audio can be recordedYou can change the audio during pla

RQT831715Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.1It is not possible to record or play continuo

RQT831716Recording television programmes • You can record up to 99 titles on one disc. • You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.See also the n

RQT831717During recordingPress [* REC] on the main unit to select the recording time. • The unit’s display changes as shown below.• This does not work

RQT831718Timer recording See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô page 14).Preparation• Turn on the television and select the app

RQT831719You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)1 Press [PROG/CHECK]

RQT83172Caution for AC Mains Lead(For Middle East and South Africa)For your safety, please read the following text carefully.This appliance is supplie

RQT831720Timer recording1 When this unit is onPress [g].The confirmation screen appears.2 Press [w,q] to select “Stop Recording” and press [ENTER].Rec

RQT831721Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].Press [PROG/CHECK].n To change a programm

RQT831722Playing discsPreparation• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.• Turn on this u

RQT831723 Excluding MP3/DivX/JPEGOperations during playStopPress [g].The stopped position is memorized.Resume play functionPress [q] (PLAY) to restart

RQT831724Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a CD-R/CD-RW disc containing

RQT8317251 While the Menu screen is displayedPress [q].n MP3n DivX2 Press [e,r] to select a group (folder) and press [ENTER].The file list for the gro

RQT831726Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)Refer to the control reference on page 24.DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is e

RQT831727Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status message1 Press [DISPLAY].• Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.)

RQT831728Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messageRefer to the control reference on page 27.Only when you have set “Progressive” to “O

RQT831729Deleting titles • A title cannot be restored once it is deleted.Make certain before proceeding.• You cannot delete while recording.•W

RQT83173Table of contentsCaution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RQT831730Editing titles/chapters • The maximum number of items on a disc:Note• Once deleted or partially deleted, title/chapters cannot be r

RQT831731After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 30) Multiple editing is possible.After performing steps 1–5 (Ô page 30) Multiple editing is possible.Title

RQT831732Creating, editing and playing playlists• The maximum number of items on a disc:• If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all t

RQT831733 (play only)1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [e,r] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER].3 Press [e,r] to select “Playlists” and pr

RQT831734Copying from a video cassette recorderYou can record from equipment connected to the AV3, AV4, or DV IN terminals on the unit.• To connect to

RQT831735Entering textRefer to the control reference on page 34. You can give names to recorded titles, etc.The maximum number of characters:

RQT831736DVD ManagementPreparation• Release protection (Ô below).1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [e,r] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER

RQT831737 You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing. Make selections before finalizing the disc.After performing steps 1–3 (Ô

RQT831738Child LockThe Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit.Press

RQT831739Child Lock/Changing the unit’s settingsThe settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.Summary of settingsTabs Menus Option

RQT83174Disc information: Can do, ×: Cannot do• We recommend using Panasonic discs. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect t

RQT831740Changing the unit’s settingsRefer to the control reference on page 38.Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)SoundDyna

RQT831741Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)Others Remote Control (Ô page 13) •DVD1•DVD2 •DVD3Clock (Ô page 44)Power Save•

RQT831742Resetting channel settingRefer to the control reference on page 38.You can add or delete channels, or change programme positions.1 While stop

RQT831743You can restart auto channel setting if the channel reception setting (Ô page 11) fails for some reason.After performing steps 1–4 (Ô page 42

RQT831744Set the clock manuallyRefer to the control reference on page 38.• In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for app

RQT831745MessagesThe following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.On t

RQT831746Frequently asked questionsSet up PageWhat equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound?• DVD-Video:You can play DVD-Video mult

RQT831747Troubleshooting guideBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the reme

RQT831748Troubleshooting guideOperation PageCannot operate the television.The remote control doesn’t work.• Change manufacturer code. Some televisions

RQT831749Play PagePlay fails to start even when [q] (PLAY) is pressed.Play starts but then stops immediately.• Insert the disc correctly with the labe

RQT83175• The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating ins

RQT831750GlossaryBitstreamThis is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.Comp

RQT831751SpecificationsRecording SystemRecording timeMaximum 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)Recordable discsQuick Start for Recording (Quick Start: On)1 S

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RQT83176The remote control informationn Batteries• Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.• Do not use rechargeable type batt

RQT83177Control reference guidee.g., Remote controlAustralia and N.Z.Main unitThe unit’s display1bpbqbtcmclbrbs358blbk9ck6742bmbncrcqcocpcnbo1 Turn th

RQT83178STEP 1 Connection• Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.• Select the connection pattern

RQT83179Connecting a television and VCRConnecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminalYou can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit us