Other connections, Connection | Panasonic DMR-ES18 specification

STEP 1 Connection

Other connections

Leave “Yellow” unconnected.

Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals

	Television’s rear panel		The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
	Television’s rear panel		VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)

	COMPONENT	AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO
	VIDEO IN	R L IN IN

Red White

Audio/video cable

(included)

S Video cable

Red White

This unit’s rear panel

Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals

Television’s rear panel

COMPONENT	AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO
VIDEO IN	R L IN	IN

Red White

Video cable

Audio/video cable

(included)

Red White

This unit’s rear panel

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output (Ô 50) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.

Connect to terminals of the same colour.

Required setting

“Progressive” setting in the Setup menu (Ô 39)

If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube) Progressive output may cause some flickering, even if it is progressive compatible. Turn off “Progressive” if you are concerned about it (Ô 27). This is the same for multi system televisions using PAL mode.

CRT

	DO NOT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
	Progressive output	COMPONENT
This unit		COMPONENT
This unit		VIDEO IN

Connecting an amplifier or system component

nConnecting an amplifier with a digital input

terminal

•To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders.

Required setting

“Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu (Ô 38)

•Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the terminal shape of the connected equipment.

•You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.

		Amplifier’s rear panel
		OPTICAL IN
Insert fully,
with this	Do not bend	Optical digital
side up.	Do not bend	Optical digital
	cable sharply.	audio cable

RQT9053

This unit’s rear panel

nConnecting a stereo amplifier

Amplifier’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

Audio cable

Red White

12	This unit’s rear panel

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Panasonic DMR-ES18 Other connections, Connection, Connecting an amplifier with a digital input Terminal

Contents

Operating Instructions Example How to replace the fuse For Middle East and South AfricaBefore use This Unit is Intended for USE in Tropical Climates Table of contents Included accessories Remote control informationBatteries Use Disc handling Unit care Disc information Discs you can use for recording and playRecording format DVD Video Recording format RAM Play-only discs Discs that cannot be playedTypes of disc for the type of connected TV Disc information Remote control Control reference guideBm Start recording Ô Bq Channel select Ô Main unit Unit’s displayReference guide Control Connecting a television ConnectionOther connections Ô Connecting a television and VCR Connection Connecting an amplifier with a digital input Terminal Connecting a stereo amplifierOther connections Connection Channel reception and TV aspect settings Connection/ Channel reception and TV aspect settingsPress e, r to select the TV aspect and press OK Return When recording a Important notes for recordingBilingual Programme When finalising the disc When opening the tray without disc finalisation RQT9053Recording modes and approximate recording times Disc Insertion/Ejection Recording 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 Timer recording Manually programming timer recordings To cancel recording when recording has already begun Press gPress w , q to select Stop Recording and press OK To release the programme from recording standby Playing discs Insert a disc Ô Press q PlayChanging audio during play Press Audio Operations during play Playing discs Playing DivX video contents Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures JpegShowing the menu screen Playing MP3 files Playing still pictures Useful functions during still picture play RotateZoom Zoom out Regarding DivX VOD content Regarding MP3, DivX and still picturesDisplay the unit’s registration code MP3 Using on-screen menus/Status message Using on-screen menusPress Display Press e, r to select the menu Status message Press StatusScreen Function Menu window/Entering text Function Menu windowEntering text Using the Delete Navigator to delete Deleting titlesDeleting titles during play Editing titles/chapters Press e, r, w, q to select the chapterPress OPTION, then press e, r to Select the operation and press OK Title operations DeleteProperties Enter Name Creating, editing and playing playlists Press w, q to select the source title and press rCreating playlists Press Function Menu Press e, r to select To Others Press OK Editing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operations Copying from a video cassette recorder DV automatic recording DV Auto RecManual recording Start play on the other equipment Common procedures Setting the protectionDVD Management Providing a name for a disc Enabling discs to be played on other equipment Finalise Creating Top Menu Create Top MenuPress e, r to select Create Top 5 Menu and press OK DVD Management Changing the unit’s settings TuningManual Tuning Press e, r to select the tab Changing the unit’s settings DiscPicture Sound Display Connection When the following indicator appears on the unit’s display Others Other Settings Television operationChild Lock Safety precautions Messages On the television Messages On the unit’s display Frequently asked questions Set upAsked Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Guide Glossary RGB Specifications Glossary/Specifications If you see this symbol Index