Panasonic DMR-ES15 Functions window, Press e,r to select an item and press Enter, Status message

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Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status message

Refer to the control reference on page 27.

Picture menu–Change the picture quality

Playback NR

Reduces noise and picture degradation.

On Off

Progressive (Ô page 50)

Select “On” to enable progressive output.

Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally.

Transfer [When “Progressive” (Ô above) is set to “On”]

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of title being played (Ô page 50, Film and video).

When the output signal is PAL

Auto: Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it.

Video: Select when using “Auto”, and the content is distorted.

Film: Select this if the edges of the film

content appear jagged or rough

when “Auto” is selected. However, if the video content is distorted as shown in the

illustration to the right, then select “Auto”.

• When the tray is opened, the setting will return to “Auto”.

When the output signal is NTSC

Auto 1 (normal):

Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it.

Auto 2: In addition to “Auto 1”, automatically detects film contents with different frame rates and appropriately converts it.

Video: Select when using “Auto 1” and “Auto 2”, and the content is distorted.

AV-in NR (Only when AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 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.

Only when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the Setup menu (Ô page 40).

FUNCTIONS window

By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.

FUNCTIONS

Cartridge Protection Off

DVD-RAM Disc Protection Off

Playback

Recording

Delete

To Others

ENTER

RETURN

2 Press [e,r] to select an item and press [ENTER].

If you select “To Others” and press [ENTER], the following screen appears. Press [e,r] to select an item and press [ENTER].

e.g., Australia and N.Z.

 

 

FUNCTIONS

Cartridge Protection Off

 

DVD-RAM

Disc Protection Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playback

 

G-Code Record

 

Recording

Playlists

Delete

Flexible Rec

DV Auto Rec

 

To Others

Setup

DVD Management

ENTER

RETURN

If you press [RETURN], you can return to the previous screen.

To exit the FUNCTIONS window

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Status message

Status messages appear on the television during operation to show the condition of the unit.

Sound menu–Change the sound effect

V.S.S.

RAM -R-R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V DVD-A

-RW(VR)

(Dolby Digital, 2-channel or over only)

Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only.

Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. (Check the surround function on the connected equipment.)

V.S.S. does not work for bilingual recordings.

Dialog Enhancer

RAM -R-R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V DVD-A

-RW(VR)and DivX

(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a center channel)

The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear.

Other menu–Change the display position

Position

1 - 5: The higher the setting the lower the on-screen menu moves.

Press [STATUS].

The display changes each time you press the button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type of disc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remaining time appears here while

 

 

DVD-RAM

 

 

 

 

 

stopped.

 

 

REC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording or play status/input channel

 

 

PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEREO

 

 

 

 

 

TV audio type being received (Ô below)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selected audio type

 

 

L R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available recording time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date and time

 

 

 

 

and recording mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12:34:50 7. 5.

 

 

g Remain 1:45 SP

 

 

 

g T12 0:01.23 SP

g T12 0:12.34 SP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Title number and elapsed

Title number and elapsed

time during play/

 

 

 

 

 

time during recording/

Recording mode

 

 

 

 

 

Recording mode

No display

TV audio type

STEREO: Stereo broadcast

M 1/M 2: Bilingual dual-sound broadcast

M 1: Monaural broadcast

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Contents Example For Australia and N.ZPlease keep this manual for future reference How to replace the fuse For Middle East and South AfricaBefore use This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate ClimatesTable of contents Included accessoriesDisc information Discs you can use for recording and play+R DL BeforePlay-only discs Discs that cannot be playedTypes of disc for the type of connected TV InformationDisc handling Remote control informationUnit care Remote control Control reference guideMain unit 9 blConnecting a television ConnectionMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Other connections ÔConnecting a television and VCR ConnectionConnecting an amplifier with a digital input Terminal Connecting a stereo amplifierOther connections ConnectionChannel reception and TV aspect settings Set up to match your television and remote control When the following indicator appears on the unit’s display Set up to match your television and remote controlTelevision operation While pressing TV, enter the code with the numbered buttonsImportant notes for recording Both main and secondary audio can be recordedAspect Widescreen Recorded in 43 aspect Cprm compatible disc onlyWhen finalizing the disc When opening the tray without disc finalizationRecording modes and approximate recording times Disc Insertion/EjectionPress 1 2 CH to select the channel Recording television programmesPress * REC to start recording Flexible Recording To specify a time to stop recording -One Touch RecordingPlaying while you are recording Timer recording Using G-CODEsystem to make timer recordingsTo cancel recording when recording has already begun Ô Press G-CodeManually programming timer recordings Timer recordingTimer icon Press PROG/CHECKTo cancel recording when recording has already begun Timer recordingPress g Press w,q to select Stop Recording and press EnterTo exit the timer recording list Check, change or delete a programmeTo change a programme To delete a programmePlaying discs Insert a disc Ô Press q PlayChanging audio during play Press AudioOperations during play Playing discsUsing menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures JPEG/TIFF Selecting file type to playPress Functions Press e,r to select Menu and press EnterTo select other folder group Useful functions during still picture playRegarding DivX VOD content Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures JPEG/TIFFRegarding MP3, DivX and still PicturesUsing on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status message Using on-screen menusPress Display Press e, r to select the menuUsing on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status message Functions windowPress e,r to select an item and press Enter Status messageDeleting titles Using Delete Navigator to delete titlesDeleting titles during play Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chaptersTitle operations DeleteProperties Enter NameCreating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlistsEditing and playing playlists/chapters Press e,r to select To OthersPress e,r to select Playlists Press e,r,w,q to select the playlistCopying from a video cassette recorder DV automatic recording DV Auto RecManual recording Start play on the other equipmentEntering text Show Enter Name screenPress e,r,w,q to select a character Press g SetDVD Management Creating Top Menu Create Top Menu Enabling discs to be played on other equipment FinalizeClose First Layer Changing the unit’s settings To cancel the Child LockChild Lock Tabs Menus OptionsSummary of settings Child Lock/Changing the unit’s settingsChanging the unit’s settings DTS MpegChanging the unit’s settings To change detailed station settings Resetting channel settingPress e,r to select Manual Press e,r to select Auto-Setup Restart and press Enter To change the setting all at once PAL ↔ NtscResetting channel setting/TV System Automatic settingSafety precautions Set the clock manuallySet the clock manually/Safety precautions/Messages MessagesOn the television On the unit’s displaySet up Frequently asked questionsPCM Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide RAMTroubleshooting guide Glossary RGBSpecifications Glossary/SpecificationsIf you see this symbol Index
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DMR-ES15 specifications

The Panasonic DMR-ES15 is a versatile and user-friendly DVD recorder that has garnered attention for its excellent functionality and performance in the realm of home entertainment. Released as part of Panasonic’s esteemed lineup, the DMR-ES15 combines cutting-edge technology with user-centric design, making it a popular choice among consumers seeking to enhance their viewing experiences.

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