Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-ES18

Region number supported by this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are sold.

For Asia

• The region number of this unit is “3”.

• The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “3” or “ALL”.

Example:

3 ALL 236

For Middle East and South Africa

• The region number of this unit is “2”.

• The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

2 ALL 235

Recording Getting started

Playing back

Editing

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

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Convenient functions

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Panasonic DMR-ES18 operating instructions Operating Instructions, Example

Contents

Example Operating Instructions For Middle East and South Africa How to replace the fuseBefore use This Unit is Intended for USE in Tropical Climates Table of contents Remote control information Included accessoriesBatteries Use Unit care Disc handling Discs you can use for recording and play Disc informationRecording format DVD Video Recording format RAM Discs that cannot be played Play-only discsTypes of disc for the type of connected TV Disc information Control reference guide Remote controlBm Start recording Ô Bq Channel select Ô Unit’s display Main unitReference guide Control Connection Connecting a televisionOther connections Ô Connection Connecting a television and VCR Connecting a stereo amplifier Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalOther connections Connection Connection/ Channel reception and TV aspect settings Channel reception and TV aspect settingsPress e, r to select the TV aspect and press OK Return Important notes for recording When recording aBilingual Programme When opening the tray without disc finalisation RQT9053 When finalising the discRecording modes and approximate recording times Disc Insertion/Ejection Press 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 Manually programming timer recordings Timer recording Press g To cancel recording when recording has already begunPress w , q to select Stop Recording and press OK To release the programme from recording standby Insert a disc Ô Press q Play Playing discsChanging audio during play Press Audio Playing discs Operations during play Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures Jpeg Playing DivX video contentsShowing the menu screen Playing still pictures Playing MP3 files Rotate Useful functions during still picture playZoom Zoom out Regarding MP3, DivX and still pictures Regarding DivX VOD contentDisplay the unit’s registration code MP3 Using on-screen menus Using on-screen menus/Status messagePress Display Press e, r to select the menu Press Status Status messageScreen Function Menu window Function Menu window/Entering textEntering text Deleting titles Using the Delete Navigator to deleteDeleting 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 OK Delete Title operationsProperties Enter Name Press 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 OK Playlist operations Editing and playing playlists/chapters DV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Copying from a video cassette recorderManual recording Start play on the other equipment Setting the protection Common proceduresDVD Management Providing a name for a disc Creating 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 Management Tuning Changing the unit’s settingsManual Tuning Press e, r to select the tab Disc Changing the unit’s settingsPicture Sound Connection Display Others When the following indicator appears on the unit’s display Television operation Other SettingsChild Lock Safety precautions On the television Messages Messages On the unit’s display Set up Frequently asked questionsAsked Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Guide RGB Glossary Glossary/Specifications Specifications Index If you see this symbol