Panasonic DMR-ES20 Frequently asked questions, Optional Accessories, Set up, Recording, Dvd-R

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Frequently asked questions

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Reference

Set up

 

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What equipment is necessary to play multi

• DVD-Video:

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channel surround sound?

You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an

 

 

amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.

 

 

• DVD-Audio:

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This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel

 

 

surround sound.

 

Are the headphones and speakers directly

• You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.

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connected to the unit?

 

 

 

 

 

The television has a Scart terminal and

• If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube) we recommend using

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component video input terminal. Which

the Scart terminal. You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from this unit by

 

terminal should I connect with?

connecting to an RGB compatible television.

 

If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with

 

 

 

 

progressive scan, connect through the component video terminals for high-

 

 

quality progressive video.

 

 

If you have a CRT television that is compatible with progressive scan, we

 

 

cannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur.

 

Is my television progressive output

• All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p

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compatible?

input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another

 

 

brand of television.

 

Disc

 

 

 

 

 

Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and Video

• You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number are not supported by this

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CDs bought in another country?

player.

 

Can a DVD-Video that does not have a region

• The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You

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number be played?

cannot play discs that do not have a region number.

 

 

 

 

Please tell me about DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R

• This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, and

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and +RW compatibility with this unit.

plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) and +RW.

 

 

• This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R,

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DVD-RW, +R discs.

 

Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW

• This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which have been

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compatibility with this unit.

recorded under one of the following standards: CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD

 

 

(conforming to IEC62107), MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).

 

 

Close the session or finalize the disc after recording. This unit can recognize

 

 

up to 99 folders (groups) and 999 files (tracks) on a disc with MP3 or still

 

 

pictures (JPEG/TIFF).

 

 

• You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.

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Recording

 

 

 

 

 

Can I record from a commercially purchased

• Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected;

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video cassette or DVD?

therefore, recording is usually not possible.

 

Can DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video Format)

• You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the

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and +R recorded on this unit be played on

disc on this unit. However depending on the condition of the recording, the

 

other equipment?

quality of the disc and capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can I record digital audio signals using this

• You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are for

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unit?

output only. (The audio recorded using the unit’s DV input terminal from a

 

 

digital video camcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)

 

Can a digital audio signal from this unit be

• You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the

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recorded to other equipment?

“Digital Audio Output” settings to the following from the SETUP menu.

 

 

– PCM Down Conversion: On

 

 

– Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM

 

 

However, only

 

 

– As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.

 

 

– As long as the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency

 

 

of 48 kHz.

 

 

• You cannot record MP3 signals.

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Can I switch to bilingual broadcast during

• With DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].

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recording?

• With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R, you cannot. Change before

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recording with the “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu.

 

 

 

 

Optional Accessories

RQT8212

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Product numbers correct as of April 2005. These may be subject to change.

DVD-RAM 9.4

GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge: LM-AD240ME

(compatible with high speed recording 5X)

 

 

 

LM-AD240LE

(compatible with high speed recording 3X)

 

4.7

GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge:

LM-AB120ME

(compatible with high speed recording 5X)

 

 

 

LM-AB120LE

(compatible with high speed recording 3X)

 

4.7

GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:

LM-AF120ME

(compatible with high speed recording 5X)

 

 

 

LM-AF120LE

(compatible with high speed recording 3X)

DVD-R

4.7

GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:

LM-RF120ME

(compatible with high speed recording 8X)

 

 

 

LM-RF120LE

(compatible with high speed recording 4X)

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Contents Operating Instructions ExampleStarted Inside of product Tuotteen sisällä Produktets innsideTable of contents AccessoriesRemote control Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cm Disc informationDiscs you can use for recording and play 12 cm/8 cm DVD-RAMDiscs that cannot be played Disc handlingTypes of disc for the type of connected TV Main unit Remote controlControl reference guide Unit’s displayGetting Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and VCRWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Link functionsConnecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals and VCR ConnectionComponent video output To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video Connecting a digital/satellite receiver or decoderConnecting an amplifier or system component Connection to a stereo amplifierEnter Tuning Preset Download Setup with Q Link functionsIf the clock setting menu appears ReturnAuto-Setup starts. This takes about 8 minutes Auto-Setup Setup without Q Link functionsCountry setting menu appears Auto-Setup is complete when you see the television pictureTo enjoy progressive video Press e, r to select Setup and press EnterSelecting television type and aspect FunctionsWhen the following indicator appears on the unit’s display Television operationWhile pressing TV, enter the code with the numbered buttons Recording television programmes Recording television programmesRecording modes and approximate recording times Press 1 2 CH to select the channelDirect TV Recording Playing while you are recordingPress e, r, w, q to select Start and press Enter Flexible RecordingPress F Rec Recording from digital/satellite receiver or decoderPress z Timer Timer recordingUsing Showview system to make timer recordings Press ShowViewCheck, change or delete a programme To put the unit on timer recording standby Making timer recordings on the televisionTo exit the timer recording list To change a programmeChanging audio during play Playing discsPress q Play Press AudioTime Time Slip Operations during playSkipping the specified Manual SkipPress TOP Menu Using menus to play MP3 and still pictures JPEG/TIFFPlaying MP3 Press e, r to select the track and press EnterPress e, r to select Jpeg and press Enter Press Enter Press FunctionsPress e, r to select Menu and press Enter Press e, r, w, q to select FolderDisc menu-Setting the disc content Using on-screen menusCommon procedures Press DisplayFunctions window Status messages Press Direct Navigator Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press e, r, w, q to select the titleErase Chapter Title operationsChapter operations Create ChapterPress e, r to select Playlists and press Enter Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press ReturnTo show other pages/Multiple editing Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations Press w, q to select Erase and pressREC REC Mode Recording from a video cassette recorderManual recording Setting the protection Providing a disc with a nameErasing all titles-Erase all titles Erasing all the contents of a disc -Format Disc Show Enter Name screen Changing the unit’s settingsEntering text Press e, r, w, q to select a character and press EnterSummary of settings Changing the unit’s settingsConvenient functions DTS MpegQuick Start On Clock Auto Clock Setting Manual Clock Setting Power SaveDefault Settings Shipping ConditionTuning Press e, r to select Manual and press EnterManual TV System Clock settings Child LockReference SpecificationsGlossary NorskGlossary Set up Frequently asked questionsOptional Accessories RecordingOn the television Error messagesMaintenance On the unit’s displayTroubleshooting guide Even when g is pressed Remote control doesn’tPresets Startup is slow OperationService Safety precautionsPlacement Foreign matter VoltageMemo Index RGB
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