Panasonic DMRES20 Operations Instructions

RQT8212-1LEGOperating InstructionsDVD RecorderDMR-ES20Model No.Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety,

RQT821210Getting startedENGLISHSTEP 2 TV TuningWhen connecting to a television that has the Q Link function (➔ page 41) with a fully wired 21-pin Scar

RQT821211Getting startedENGLISH• When connecting to a television with the VIDEO OUT, S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal (➔ page 8).• When con

RQT821212Getting startedENGLISHSTEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote controlChoose the setting to suit your television and preference.1 Wh

RQT821213Getting startedENGLISHYou can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mo

RQT821214RecordingENGLISHRecording television programmes.Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicate

RQT821215RecordingENGLISH To stop recordingPress [g].From the start to the end of the recording is called one title.It takes about 30 seconds for the

RecordingRQT821216ENGLISHRecording television programmesThe unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining d

RQT821217RecordingRecordingENGLISHTimer recordingYou can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance.Preparation• Turn on the television and se

RQT821218RecordingENGLISHTimer recordingRefer to the control reference on page 17.You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each da

RQT821219RecordingENGLISH To change a programmePress [e, r] to select the programme and press [ENTER]. (➔ page 18, Manually programming timer recordi

RQT82122Getting startedENGLISHSUOMINORSKCAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN

RQT821220Playing backENGLISHPlaying discsPreparation• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this un

RQT821221Playing backENGLISHOperations during playStopPress [g].The stopped position is memorized.When stopped position is memorized (resume), the ind

RQT821222Playing backENGLISHUsing menus to play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)This unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio rec

RQT821223Playing backENGLISH2 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the still picture and press [ENTER]. • The selected still picture is displayed on the scree

RQT821224Playing backENGLISHUsing on-screen menus1 Press [DISPLAY].• Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents

RQT821225Playing backENGLISHOnly when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the SETUP menu (➔ page 35).Position1 - 5: The higher the setting the lower

RQT821226EditingENGLISHEditing titles/chapters• The maximum number of items on a disc:–Titles: 99 ( 49 titles)–Chapters: Approximately 1000 ( Appr

RQT821227EditingENGLISH Multiple editing is possible. Multiple editing is possible.Title operationsErase Press [w, q] to select “Erase” and press [ENT

RQT821228EditingENGLISHCreating, editing and playing playlists• The maximum number of items on a disc:–Playlists: 99 –Chapters in playlists: Approxim

RQT821229EditingENGLISH (play only)1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER].3 Press [e, r] to select “

RQT82123Getting startedENGLISHTable of contentsAccessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3The remote control

RQT821230Transfer (Dubbing)ENGLISHRecording from a video cassette recordere.g.,Connecting other video equipment to the AV3 or DV input terminals• Turn

RQT821231Convenient functionsENGLISHDISC MANAGEMENTPreparation• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections

RQT821232Convenient functionsENGLISHDISC MANAGEMENTNotePreparation• Release protection (➔ page 31).1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [e, r] to

RQT821233Convenient functionsENGLISHEntering textYou can give names to recorded titles, etc.The maximum number of characters:If a name is long, parts

RQT821234Convenient functionsENGLISHChanging the unit’s settingsRefer to the control reference on page 33.The settings remain intact even if you switc

RQT821235Convenient functionsENGLISHTabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)SoundDynamic Range Compression (Dolby Digital only

RQT821236Convenient functionsENGLISHChanging the unit’s settingsRefer to the control reference on page 33.Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the

RQT821237Convenient functionsENGLISH1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER].3 Press [e, r] to select “

RQT821238Convenient functionsENGLISHChanging the unit’s settingsRefer to the control reference on page 33.You can restart auto channel setting if Pres

RQT821239Convenient functionsENGLISH• In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes.1 While stopped

RQT82124Getting startedENGLISHDisc informationDiscs you can use for recording and play (12 cm/8 cm)• We recommend using Panasonic discs. We recommend

RQT821240ReferenceENGLISHSpecificationsRecording System DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM),DVD-Video format (DVD-R),DVD-Video format (DVD-RW)Recorda

RQT821241ReferenceENGLISHGlossaryPan & Scan/LetterboxIn general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be viewed on a widescreen tel

RQT821242ReferenceENGLISHFrequently asked questionsSet up PageDiscRecordingWhat equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound?• DVD-Vide

RQT821243ReferenceENGLISHError messagesOn the television PageOn the unit’s display The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the envir

RQT821244ReferenceENGLISHTroubleshooting guideBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points

RQT821245ReferenceENGLISHOperation PageRecording, timer recording and transferring (dubbing)PlayContinued on the next pageCannot operate the televisio

RQT821246ReferenceENGLISHTroubleshooting guidePlay (Continued) PageEditSet the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures

RQT8212MEMO47

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RQT82125Getting startedENGLISH2• 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm• 3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring• DVD-R recorded by DVD Video Recording format• DVD

RQT82126Getting startedENGLISHControl reference guideRemote controlMain unitThe unit’s displaySKIP SLOW/SEARCHREC MODERECF RecTIME SLIPFUNCTIONSDIRECT

RQT82127Getting startedENGLISHSTEP 1 Connection• The equipment connections described are examples.• Before connection, turn off all equipment and read

RQT82128Getting startedENGLISHSTEP 1 ConnectionConnecting to the television using the 21-pin Scart cables (➔ page 7)(➔ page 9, Note to owners of progr

RQT82129Getting startedENGLISH• Decoder here means the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV).• Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connectio