Panasonic DMR-ES16 Functions window, Press e,r to select an item and press Enter, Status messages

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Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messgages

Refer to the control reference on page 27.

Video menu–Change picture quality

Picture

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-RW(VR) VCD

Select the picture mode.

•Normal: Default setting

•Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts

•Fine: Details are sharper

•Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.

DNR

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-RW(VR) VCD and DivX

Reduces noise and picture degradation.

On↔Off

Progressive

[Only when you have selected “480p” in “TV Type” (Ô page 14).]

Select “On” to enable progressive output.

•Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally.

•When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed.

Transfer [Only when “Progressive” (Ô above) is set to “On”.]

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played (Ô page 45, Film and video).

•Auto1 (normal):

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

•Auto2: In addition to “Auto1”, automatically detects film contents with different frame rates and appropriately converts it.

•Video: Select when using “Auto1” and “Auto2”, and the video content is distorted.

Line-in NR (Only when IN1, IN2 or DV is selected.)

Reduces video tape noise while copying. Depending on the video signal, jittering may occur.

•Automatic:

Noise reduction only works on picture input from a video tape.

•On: Noise reduction works for any video input.

•Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record input as it is.

Audio menu–Change sound effect

V. Surround Sound

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-RW(VR)

(Dolby Digital, 2-channel or over only)

FUNCTIONS window

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

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

FUNCTIONS

Cartridge Protection Off

DVD-RAMDisc Protection Off

Playback

Program

Delete

Other Functions

ENTER

RETURN

Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.

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

•If you select “Other Functions”, press [e,r] to select an item and press [ENTER].

To exit the FUNCTIONS window

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Status messages

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

Press [STATUS].

The display changes each time you press the button.

 

 

 

DVD-RAM

 

 

 

Type of disc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rec.

 

 

 

Recording or play status/input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo

 

 

 

Selected audio type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available recording time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date and time

 

 

and recording mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12/24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6:34 PM 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

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

•Turn V. Surround Sound off if it causes distortion.

•Turn off the surround function on the connected equipment.

•V. Surround Sound does not work for SAP recordings.

Dialog Enhancer

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-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 (Standard) - 5: The higher the setting the lower the screen moves.

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Contents If you have any questions contact Warranty can be found on Model No. DMR-ES16RQT8950-Y ExampleInside of product Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenTable of contents AccessoriesDisc information Discs you can use for recording and playDVD-R DVD-R DL*1 DVD-RW +RWPlay-only discs Discs that cannot be playedDisc information DVD-RDisc handling Remote control informationUnit care Remote control Control reference guideMain unit 9 blWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time ConnectionUnit’s RF OUT terminal Connect the unit directly to the televisionConnection Connecting to the S Video in terminal Connecting to the Component Video in terminalTo enjoy higher picture quality ConnectionIf the antenna connector doesn’t match Connecting an amplifier or system componentPress e,r to select the language and press Enter Plug-in Auto TuningPress e,r to select On or Off and press Enter Press Enter to start Plug-in Auto Tuning Press EnterPress the numbered buttons to select ChannelChannel captions/Television type Remote control settings Clock settingsAdjust Time Zone Television operationImportant notes for recording Recording of MTS broadcastingRecording of Widescreen broadcasting Recording to a DVD-R DL and +R DLWhen finalizing the disc When opening the tray without disc finalizationRecording modes and approximate recording times Disc Insertion/EjectionPress REC Mode to select Recording mode XP, SP, LP, or EPRecording television programs Press 1 2 CH to select the channelTo specify a time to stop recording -One Touch Recording Flexible RecordingPlaying while you are recording Selecting audio to recordScheduled recording Press SchedulePress e,r to select New Scheduled Recording and press Enter Press q to move through the itemsRelease program from recording StandbyWhen a menu screen appears on the television Playing discsInsert a disc Ô Press q Play Selecting recorded titles to play -Direct NavigatorOperations during play Quick View RAMSlow-motion Frame-by-frameSelecting file type to play Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures JPEG/TIFFPlaying MP3, DivX and still pictures JPEG/TIFF To 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 pictures Display the unit’s registration codeUsing on-screen menus Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messagesPress Display Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messgages Functions windowPress e,r to select an item and press Enter Status messagesEntering text Deleting titlesSelecting recorded titles to delete -Delete Navigator Deleting title during playEditing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chaptersTitle operations Delete TitleProperties Title NameCreating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlistsPress w,q to select the source title and press r Press ReturnEditing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operationsManual recording Copying from a video cassette recorderDV camcorder recording Setting the protection -Disc Protection DVD ManagementProviding a disc with a name -Disc Name Press e,r to select Disc Name and press EnterEnabling discs to be played on other equipment Finalize Creating Top Menu Create DVD Top MenuPress e,r to select Create DVD Top 5 Menu and press Enter DVD ManagementChanging the unit’s settings Summary of settingsCommon procedures Press SetupChanging the unit’s settings Changing the unit’s settings DTSOn the television MessagesOn the unit’s display Set up Frequently asked questionsPCM DTS Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Product ServiceProduct information Troubleshooting guide/Product Service/Glossary GlossarySpecifications Limited Warranty Specifications/Limited WarrantyIf you see this symbol Index
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