Panasonic DMR-ES18 operating instructions Frequently asked questions, Asked, Set up

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Frequently asked questions

Set up

 

 

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What equipment is necessary to play multi

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

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channel surround sound?

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

 

 

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 both S VIDEO IN terminal

• Connecting with the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provides a more

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and COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals.

vivid picture compared to connecting with the S VIDEO OUT terminal.

 

 

Which terminal should I connect with?

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

 

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output as some flickering can occur.

 

 

 

 

progressive scan, connect through the COMPONENT VIDEO terminals for

 

 

 

high-quality progressive video.

 

 

 

 

If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that

 

 

 

is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive

 

 

 

 

 

asked

Is my television progressive output

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

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compatible?

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

 

 

brand of television.

 

 

Disc

 

 

 

Messages/Frequently

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-

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

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Video Format), +R, +R DL and +RW

disc on this unit. It is not necessary to finalise +RW. However depending on

 

 

recorded on this unit be played on other

the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and capabilities of the

 

 

DVD player, play may not be possible.

 

 

equipment?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can I play DVD-Video and Video CDs bought

• You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number is not supported by this unit.

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in another country?

Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can a DVD-Video that does not have a

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

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region number be played?

cannot play discs that do not have a region number.

 

 

Please tell me about DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

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

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DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW compatibility

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

 

 

• This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible discs.

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with this unit.

• After recording but before finalising +R, +R DL discs

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– You may not be able to play and record discs on this unit after recording

 

 

 

them on other Panasonic products or other manufacturer’s equipment.

 

 

 

– You may not be able to play and record discs on other equipment after

 

 

 

recording them on this unit.

 

 

 

 

After finalising the disc, you will be able to play it on any DVD-Video

 

 

 

compatible player.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW

• This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded under one of

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compatibility with this unit.

the following standards: CD-DA, Video CD, MP3, DivX and still pictures

 

 

 

(JPEG).

 

 

 

 

• 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 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 in 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]. This does not affect the actual

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recording?

recording of the audio.

 

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• With DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW,

 

 

you cannot. Change before recording with “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the

 

 

 

Setup menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Example Operating InstructionsFor Middle East and South Africa How to replace the fuseBefore use This Unit is Intended for USE in Tropical ClimatesTable of contents Remote control information Included accessoriesBatteries UseUnit care Disc handlingDiscs you can use for recording and play Disc informationRecording format DVD Video Recording format RAMDiscs that cannot be played Play-only discsTypes of disc for the type of connected TV Disc informationControl reference guide Remote controlBm Start recording Ô Bq Channel select ÔUnit’s display Main unitReference guide ControlConnecting a television ConnectionOther connections Ô Connection Connecting a television and VCRConnecting a stereo amplifier Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalOther connections ConnectionConnection/ Channel reception and TV aspect settings Channel reception and TV aspect settingsPress e, r to select the TV aspect and press OK ReturnImportant notes for recording When recording aBilingual ProgrammeWhen opening the tray without disc finalisation RQT9053 When finalising the discRecording modes and approximate recording times Disc Insertion/EjectionRecording television programmes Press 1 2 CH to select the channelPress * REC to start recording To specify a time to stop recording -One Touch Recording Flexible RecordingPlaying while you are recording Manually programming timer recordings Timer recordingPress g To cancel recording when recording has already begunPress w , q to select Stop Recording and press OK To release the programme from recording standbyInsert a disc Ô Press q Play Playing discsChanging audio during play Press AudioPlaying discs Operations during playPlaying DivX video contents Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures JpegShowing the menu screen Playing still pictures Playing MP3 filesRotate Useful functions during still picture playZoom Zoom outRegarding MP3, DivX and still pictures Regarding DivX VOD contentDisplay the unit’s registration code MP3Using on-screen menus Using on-screen menus/Status messagePress Display Press e, r to select the menuStatus message Press StatusScreen Function Menu window/Entering text Function Menu windowEntering text Using the Delete Navigator to delete Deleting titlesDeleting titles during play Press e, r, w, q to select the chapter Editing titles/chaptersPress OPTION, then press e, r to Select the operation and press OKDelete Title operationsProperties Enter NamePress w, q to select the source title and press r Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press Function Menu Press e, r to select To Others Press OKPlaylist operations Editing and playing playlists/chaptersDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Copying from a video cassette recorderManual recording Start play on the other equipmentSetting the protection Common proceduresDVD Management Providing a name for a discCreating Top Menu Create Top Menu Enabling discs to be played on other equipment FinalisePress e, r to select Create Top 5 Menu and press OK DVD ManagementTuning Changing the unit’s settingsManual Tuning Press e, r to select the tabDisc Changing the unit’s settingsPicture SoundConnection DisplayOthers When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displayOther Settings Television operationChild Lock Safety precautions On the television MessagesMessages On the unit’s display Frequently asked questions Set upAsked Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Guide RGB GlossaryGlossary/Specifications SpecificationsIndex If you see this symbol
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