Panasonic DMR-ES15 Copying from a video cassette recorder, DV automatic recording DV Auto Rec

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Copying from a video cassette recorder

e.g., Australia and N.Z.

Numbered

 

buttons

 

 

INPUT

 

SELECT

u,i

 

g

 

h

 

e,r,w,q

FUNCTIONS

ENTER

 

SUB MENU

RETURN

*REC

REC MODE

You can record from equipment connected to the AV3, AV4, or DV IN terminals on the unit.

To connect to the AV4 terminals (Ô page 9)

To connect to the AV3 or DV IN terminals (Ô below)

You can also connect to the AV2 input terminal on the rear.

Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.

This unit

CH

 

DV IN

AV3

 

Yellow White Red

 

or

 

DV cable

 

 

(IEEE 1394,

S Video

Audio/video

4-pin)

cable

cable

Other video equipment

If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural

Connect to L/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front. The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO terminal.

Preparation

Turn on the unit and connected equipment.

Insert a disc (Ô page 16).

Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.

When recording a bilingual programme (Ô page 14).

When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (Ô page 43). This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals.

To reduce noise in input from external equipment, set “AV-in NR” to “On” (Ô page 28).

When recording from the unit’s DV IN terminal

Select the type of audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” in the Setup menu (Ô page 40).

When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder), you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.

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DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec)

RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW

RAM Programmes are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created at each break in the images and the playlist is created automatically.

When “DV Auto Rec” screen is displayed

 

DV Auto Rec

 

 

DV unit is connected.

Press [w,q] to select “Rec to

 

Record From the DV unit ?

DVD” and press [ENTER].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can proceed to step 4.

 

Rec to DVD

 

Cancel

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

ENTER

RETURN

 

1

While stopped

 

2

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Press [e,r] to select “To Others” and

3

press [ENTER].

 

Press [e,r] to select “DV Auto Rec”

4

and press [ENTER].

Press [w,q] to select “Rec” and press

[ENTER].

Recording starts.

When recording finishes

The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV automatic recording.

To stop recording

Press [g]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER].

Note

Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) can be connected to the unit via the DV IN terminal.

It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV equipment.

The DV IN terminal on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. (It cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)

The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.

Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not be input properly.

The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment will not be recorded.

You cannot record and play simultaneously.

If the DV automatic recording function does not work properly, check 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

1 While stopped

Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.

e.g., If you have connected to the AV3 input terminals, select “AV3”.

2 Start play on the other equipment.

3 When you want to start recording

Press [* REC].

Recording starts.

• Using Flexible Recording (Ô page 17), you can record the content of a video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the best possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.

To skip unwanted parts

Press [h] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)

To stop recording

Press [g].

Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.

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Contents Example For Australia and N.ZPlease keep this manual for future reference Before use How to replace the fuseFor Middle East and South Africa This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate ClimatesTable of contents Included accessories+R DL Disc informationDiscs you can use for recording and play BeforeTypes of disc for the type of connected TV Play-only discsDiscs that cannot be played InformationDisc handling Remote control informationUnit care Main unit Remote controlControl reference guide 9 blMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connecting a televisionConnection Other connections ÔConnecting a television and VCR ConnectionOther connections Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalConnecting a stereo amplifier ConnectionChannel reception and TV aspect settings Set up to match your television and remote control Television operation When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displaySet up to match your television and remote control While pressing TV, enter the code with the numbered buttonsAspect Widescreen Recorded in 43 aspect Important notes for recordingBoth main and secondary audio can be recorded Cprm compatible disc onlyRecording modes and approximate recording times When finalizing the discWhen opening the tray without disc finalization 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 To cancel recording when recording has already begun Ô Timer recordingUsing G-CODEsystem to make timer recordings Press G-CodeTimer icon Manually programming timer recordingsTimer recording Press PROG/CHECKPress g To cancel recording when recording has already begunTimer recording Press w,q to select Stop Recording and press EnterTo change a programme To exit the timer recording listCheck, change or delete a programme To delete a programmeChanging audio during play Playing discsInsert a disc Ô Press q Play Press AudioOperations during play Playing discsPress Functions Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures JPEG/TIFFSelecting file type to play Press e,r to select Menu and press EnterTo select other folder group Useful functions during still picture playRegarding MP3, DivX and still Regarding DivX VOD contentUsing menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures JPEG/TIFF PicturesPress Display Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messageUsing on-screen menus Press e, r to select the menuPress e,r to select an item and press Enter Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messageFunctions window Status messageDeleting titles Using Delete Navigator to delete titlesDeleting titles during play Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chaptersProperties Title operationsDelete Enter NameCreating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlistsPress e,r to select Playlists Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPress e,r to select To Others Press e,r,w,q to select the playlistManual recording Copying from a video cassette recorderDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Start play on the other equipmentPress e,r,w,q to select a character Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press g SetDVD Management Creating Top Menu Create Top Menu Enabling discs to be played on other equipment FinalizeClose First Layer Child Lock Changing the unit’s settingsTo cancel the Child 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 Resetting channel setting/TV System Press e,r to select Auto-Setup Restart and press EnterTo change the setting all at once PAL ↔ Ntsc Automatic settingSafety precautions Set the clock manuallyOn the television Set the clock manually/Safety precautions/MessagesMessages 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

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