Panasonic DMR-ES18 operating instructions Disc, Picture, Sound, Changing the unit’s settings

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When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS logo.
When connecting to equipment not displaying the DTS logo.

Changing the unit’s settings

Disc

(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)

Settings for Playback

•Press [OK] to show the following settings.

Ratings

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.

Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.

Do not forget your password.

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)

[8 No Limit]

All DVD-Video can be played.

[1 to 7]

Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding

 

ratings recorded on them.

[0 Lock All]

Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.

• Changing settings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)

[Unlock Recorder]

[Change Password]

[Change Level]

[Temporary Unlock]

Soundtrack

[English]

[German]

[French]

[Italian]

[Spanish]

 

 

 

[Original]

The original language of each disc will be

 

selected.

 

 

[Other

]

 

 

Subtitle

[Automatic]

If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not

 

available, subtitles of that language will

 

automatically appear if available on that disc.

[English]

[German]

[French]

[Italian]

[Spanish]

 

 

 

[Other

]

 

 

Menus

[English] [German] [French] [Italian] [Spanish]

[Other ] [Other ]

Enter a code (Ô 42) with the numbered buttons. When the selected language is not available on the disc, the default lan- guage is played. There are discs where you can only switch the language from the menu screen (Ô 20).

DVD-V

Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus.

•Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here.

Settings for Recording

•Press [OK] to show the following settings.

Recording time in EP mode

Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode (Ô 15, Recording modes and approximate recording times). [EP (6 Hours)] You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB

disc.

[EP (8 Hours)] You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.

•The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)” than when using “EP (8 Hours)”.

Aspect for Recording

Sets the aspect ratio when recording or copying.

[Automatic]

The programme will be recorded in the original

 

aspect used when recording started (including

 

when recording started at a commercial, etc.).

[16:9]

[4:3]

•In the following cases, even when set to “Automatic” or “16:9”, recordings will be made in 4:3.

– -R-R DL -RW(V)When the recording mode is set to “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.

– When recording or copying to a +R, +R DL and +RW.

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Picture

(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)

Comb Filter

Select the picture sharpness when recording.

The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC”

(Ô 39).

[On]

Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting.

[Off]

Select it when recording noisy pictures.

Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play (Ô 50,

Frames and fields).

[Automatic]

 

[Field]

Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.

 

(The picture is coarser.)

[Frame]

Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen

 

clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is

 

clearer and finer.)

Sound

(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)

Dynamic Range Compression

DVD-V(Dolby Digital only)

Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

[On]

[Off]

Bilingual Audio Selection

Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when recording or copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video

format), +R, +R DL and +RW.

 

[M 1]

[M 2]

•You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an external source, such as when copying from a video cassette recorder (except from DV equipment connected to this unit’s DV input terminal). Select the audio on the other equipment.

•When recording from the unit’s DV terminal, select the type of audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” (Ô 39).

Digital Audio Output

Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Ô 12).

•Press [OK] to show the following settings.

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.

•Signals are converted to 48 kHz despite the settings below if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz, or the disc

has copy protection.

[On]

Signals are converted to 48 kHz. (Choose when the

 

connected equipment cannot process signals with a

 

sampling frequency of 96 kHz.)

[Off]

Signals are output as 96 kHz. (Choose when the connected

 

equipment can process signals with a sampling frequency

 

of 96 kHz.)

Dolby Digital Select how to output the signal. Select “Bitstream” if the connected equipment decodes the signal. Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal and

outputs it as 2 channels.

• Not making the proper settings may result in noise.

[Bitstream]

When connecting to equipment displaying the Dolby

 

Digital logo.

[PCM]

When connecting to equipment not displaying the

 

Dolby Digital logo.

DTS

Select how to output the signal. Select “Bitstream” if the connected equipment decodes the signal.

Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2 channels.

• Not making the proper settings may result in noise.

[Bitstream]

[PCM]

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Contents Operating Instructions ExampleBefore use How to replace the fuseFor Middle East and South Africa This Unit is Intended for USE in Tropical ClimatesTable of contents Batteries Included accessoriesRemote control information UseDisc handling Unit careRecording format Disc informationDiscs you can use for recording and play DVD Video Recording format RAMTypes of disc for the type of connected TV Play-only discsDiscs that cannot be played Disc informationBm Start recording Ô Remote controlControl reference guide Bq Channel select ÔReference guide Main unitUnit’s display ControlOther connections Ô Connecting a televisionConnection Connecting a television and VCR ConnectionOther connections Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalConnecting a stereo amplifier ConnectionPress e, r to select the TV aspect and press OK Channel reception and TV aspect settingsConnection/ Channel reception and TV aspect settings ReturnBilingual When recording aImportant notes for recording ProgrammeRecording modes and approximate recording times When finalising the discWhen opening the tray without disc finalisation RQT9053 Disc Insertion/EjectionPress * REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress 1 2 CH to select the channel Playing while you are recording To specify a time to stop recording -One Touch RecordingFlexible Recording Timer recording Manually programming timer recordingsPress w , q to select Stop Recording and press OK To cancel recording when recording has already begunPress g To release the programme from recording standbyChanging audio during play Playing discsInsert a disc Ô Press q Play Press AudioOperations during play Playing discsShowing the menu screen Playing DivX video contentsPlaying DivX, MP3 and still pictures Jpeg Playing MP3 files Playing still picturesZoom Useful functions during still picture playRotate Zoom outDisplay the unit’s registration code Regarding DivX VOD contentRegarding MP3, DivX and still pictures MP3Press Display Using on-screen menus/Status messageUsing on-screen menus Press e, r to select the menuScreen Status messagePress Status Entering text Function Menu window/Entering textFunction Menu window Deleting titles during play Using the Delete Navigator to deleteDeleting titles Press OPTION, then press e, r to Editing titles/chaptersPress e, r, w, q to select the chapter Select the operation and press OKProperties Title operationsDelete Enter NameCreating playlists Creating, editing and playing playlistsPress w, q to select the source title and press r Press Function Menu Press e, r to select To Others Press OKEditing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operationsManual recording Copying from a video cassette recorderDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Start play on the other equipmentDVD Management Common proceduresSetting the protection Providing a name for a discPress e, r to select Create Top 5 Menu and press OK Enabling discs to be played on other equipment FinaliseCreating Top Menu Create Top Menu DVD ManagementManual Tuning Changing the unit’s settingsTuning Press e, r to select the tabPicture Changing the unit’s settingsDisc SoundDisplay ConnectionWhen the following indicator appears on the unit’s display OthersChild Lock Other SettingsTelevision operation Safety precautions Messages On the televisionMessages On the unit’s display Asked Frequently asked questionsSet up Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Guide Glossary RGBSpecifications Glossary/SpecificationsIf you see this symbol Index
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