Panasonic DIGA DMR-ES15 User Manual

RQT8317-L
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
DMR-ES15
Model No.
GN GC GCA GCS
For Australia and N.Z.
Getting startedRecordingPlaying backEditingCopyingConvenient
functions
Reference
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.
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players
and DVD-Video according to where they are
sold.
For Australia and N.Z.
• The region number of this unit is “4”.
• The unit will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing “4” or “ALL”.
Example:
For Asia
• The region number of this unit is “3”.
• The unit will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing “3” or “ALL”.
Example:
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:
4 ALL
4
6
2
3 ALL
3
6
2
2 ALL
3
5
2
The illustration shows the model for Australia and N.Z.

Panasonic DIGA DMR-ES15 Specifications

General

Type	DVD Recorder
Recording Formats	DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Video Inputs	Composite, S-Video
Video System	PAL
Progressive Scan	Yes
Hard Drive	No
Video Recording Format	MPEG-2
Remote Control	Yes
Playback Formats	DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW
Video Outputs	Composite, S-Video, Component
Audio Outputs	Digital Optical
Dimensions	430 x 59 x 286 mm
Video D/A Converter	10-bit
Audio D/A Converter	24-bit
Tuner	Analog
Connectors (Rear)	Composite Video Output, S-Video Out, Component Video Out, Analog Audio Out, RF In, RF Out
Connectors (Front)	Composite Video In, S-Video In, Analog Audio In
Audio Recording Format	Dolby Digital
Audio Inputs	1 x RCA L/R

Summary

AC Mains Lead Safety

Before Use and Fuse Replacement

Safety checks and fuse replacement for the AC mains lead.

Disc Compatibility

Recordable and Playable Disc Types

Details on discs that can be recorded on or played by the unit.

Step 1: Connection

Connecting to a Television

Guide for connecting the unit to a TV via RF or AV cables.

Connecting to a Television and VCR

Step 2: Channel Reception and TV Aspect Settings

Setting TV Aspect Ratio

Important Recording Considerations

Broadcast Type and Disc Recording Notes

Notes on bilingual, widescreen, digital broadcasts, and dual-layer discs.

Recording Modes and Disc Handling

Recording Modes and Approximate Times

Details on recording modes (XP, SP, LP, EP, FR) and their times.

Disc Insertion, Ejection, and Finalization

Procedures for inserting, ejecting, formatting, and finalizing discs.

Recording Television Programmes

Basic Recording Procedure

Step-by-step guide to record TV programmes.

Recording Controls and Notes

How to pause, stop, and use Quick Start for recording.

Advanced Recording Techniques

One-Touch Recording and Flexible Recording

Playing While Recording

Timer Recording

Using G-CODE for Timer Recordings

How to use G-CODE numbers for easy timer recording.

Timer Recording Notes

Important information and tips for timer recordings.

Manual Timer Programming

Programming Timer Recordings Manually

Step-by-step guide for manual timer recording setup.

Managing Timer Recordings

Cancelling and Releasing Timer Recordings

Timer Recording Notes and Overlaps

Managing Scheduled Programmes

Checking, Changing, and Deleting Programmes

Playing Recorded Content

Selecting Titles with Direct Navigator

How to browse and select recorded titles for playback.

Changing Audio During Playback

How to select different audio tracks or languages during playback.

Playback Operations

Basic Playback Controls

Advanced Playback Functions

Playing Media Files

Playing MP3, DivX, and Still Pictures

Selecting File Types for Playback

On-Screen Menus and Functions

Using On-Screen Menus for Settings

FUNCTIONS Window and Status Messages

Picture and Sound Settings

Adjusting Picture Quality

Adjusting Sound Effects

Deleting Titles

Deleting Titles with DELETE Navigator

Using the navigator to select and delete titles.

Deleting Titles During Playback

How to delete titles while a disc is playing.

Editing Titles and Chapters

Editing Titles, Chapters, and Playlists

How to edit titles, chapters, and create playlists.

Title and Chapter Management

Title Operations

Chapter Operations

Creating and Managing Playlists

Creating Playlists

Playlist and Chapter Operations

Playlist Management

Chapter Operations within Playlists

Copying from External Sources

DV Automatic Recording

How to automatically copy video from DV equipment.

Manual Recording from External Sources

Steps for manual recording from AV or DV inputs.

DVD Management

Disc Management Tasks

How to name discs, set protection, delete titles, and format discs.

Disc Finalization and Menus

Disc Playback and Top Menu Settings

Dual-Layer Disc Management

Unit Settings and Security

Child Lock Function

Changing Unit Settings

Channel Management

Resetting Channel Settings

TV System Setup

Automatic Channel Setting and TV System

Clock Setting and Safety Precautions

Setting the Clock Manually

Instructions for setting the unit's internal clock.

Important Safety Precautions

Safety guidelines for placement, voltage, power leads, and handling.

Error Messages and Indicators

Television Display Messages

Unit Display Messages

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Troubleshooting Topics

Solutions for power, TV reception, display, and sound issues.

Troubleshooting Specific Issues

Operation and Recording Problems

Solutions for remote control, unit operation, recording, and timer issues.

Troubleshooting Playback and Editing

Playback Issues and Solutions

Editing and Resetting Problems