Operating Instructions DVD Recorder Model No. DMR-ES10 Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold. For Continental Europe and Middle East • The region number of this unit is “2”. • The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Example: 2 For Continental Europe For Asia 2 3 5 For Asia • The region number of this unit is “3”.
Caution for AC Mains Lead ENGLISH CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Table of contents Sound menu–Change the sound effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Other menu–Change the display position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Recording Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . .
Disc information ENGLISH Discs you can use for recording and play (12 cm/8 cm) Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-R (DVD-Video format) • 4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm • 2.8 GB, 8 cm • 4.7 GB, 12 cm • 1.
–––– Before finalizing -RW(V) Before finalizing +R After finalizing DVD-V After finalizing DVD-V Re-writable discs One time recording discs (recordable until the disc is full) 8 hours 8 hours Only after finalizing the disc. (➔ page 33) Only after finalizing the disc.
Control reference guide ENGLISH Remote control e.g., Continental Europe Turn the unit on (➔ page 10, 12) For Continental Europe CH DIRECT TV REC VOLUME Television operations (➔ page 14) AV Direct TV recording (➔ page 16) For Australia, N.Z., Asia and Middle East INPUT SELECT Channel select (➔ page 15) Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3 or AV4) For Continental Europe Show SHOWVIEW screen (➔ page 18) Getting started Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers For Australia, N.Z.
STEP 1 Connection ENGLISH • The equipment connections described are examples. • Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. • Peripheral equipment and optional cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and VCR When there is no 21-pin Scart terminal on the television (➔ page 8) indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included. 1 4 For Saudi Arabia are required connections.
ENGLISH STEP 1 Connection Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals and VCR Connecting to the television using the 21-pin Scart cables (➔ page 7) indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included. 1 4 For Saudi Arabia are required connections. Connect in the numbered order. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION. To the aerial To household mains socket For Continental Europe, Australia and N.Z.
For Continental Europe • Decoder here means the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV). • Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the SETUP menu to match the connected equipment (➔ page 36). Viewing video from the decoder on the television while the unit is stopped, or while recording If you connected the television to the AV1 terminal and the decoder to the AV2 terminal on this unit, press [0]+[ENTER]. (“DVD” appears on the unit’s display.) Press again to cancel.
STEP 2 TV Tuning For Continental Europe ENGLISH e.g., Continental Europe OPEN/CLOSE EXT LINK 8 REC CH When connecting to a television that has the Q Link function (➔ page 42) with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (➔ page 7). 2 CH 1 e.g., Continental Europe (The AV2 and AV4 Scart terminals on Panasonic televisions are compatible with the Q Link function.) You can download the tuning positions from the television.
Auto-Setup (Setup without Q Link functions) • When connecting to a television with the VIDEO OUT, S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal (➔ page 8). • When connecting to a television that does not have the ENGLISH For Continental Europe 1 2 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. Press [^ DVD] to turn the unit on. The Country setting menu appears.
Refer to the control reference on page 10. STEP 2 TV Tuning Getting started ENGLISH For Australia and N.Z. For Asia and Middle East Auto-Setup Auto-Setup When connecting to a television with the corresponding terminal (➔ page 8). This unit’s Auto-Setup function automatically tunes all available TV stations. When connecting to a television with the corresponding terminal (➔ page 8). This unit’s Auto-Setup function automatically tunes all available TV stations.
5 e.g., Continental Europe CH DIRECT TV REC VOLUME AV TV operation buttons Press [e, r] to select “TV Aspect” and press [ENTER]. Press [e, r] to select the TV aspect and press [ENTER].
Refer to the control reference on page 13. ENGLISH Television operation You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the television channel and change the television volume. Point the remote control at the television While pressing [^ TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons. e.g., 01: [0] ➔ [1] Manufacturer and Code No.
FR (Flexible Recording) Mode The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP ( 8Hours ) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality. • You can set when programming timer recordings. • All the recording modes from “XP” to “EP” appear in the display. 1 e.g.
Recording television programmes Refer to the control reference on page 15. For Continental Europe ENGLISH ■ To stop recording Press [g]. From the start to the end of the recording is called one title. -R -RW(V) +R It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes. Direct TV Recording When connected to a television that has the Q Link function using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (➔ page 7).
-R -RW(V) RAM +R The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. Preparation • Select the channel to record or the external input. While stopped Press [F Rec]. FLEXIBLE REC Maximum recording time This is the maximum recording time in EP mode. Recording in FR mode. Maximum rec. time 8 Hour 00 Min. Set rec. time 1 Hour 30 Min. Start Cancel Press [w, q] to select “Hour” and “Min.” and press [e, r] to set the recording time.
Timer recording 3 ENGLISH e.g., Continental Europe OPEN/CLOSE EXT LINK Press [ENTER]. TIMER RECORDING REC Name 1 ARD g For Continental Europe ShowView ShowView Recording G-Code SLOW/SEARCH INPUT SELECT SKIP g h For Australia, N.Z. and Asia INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP q DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS 4 Press [ENTER]. The settings are stored.
-R -RW(V) +R Preparation • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • Check the time on the unit is correct. For Australia, N.Z. and Asia Using G-CODE system to make timer recordings Entering G-CODE numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers and magazines. 1 ■ To release the unit from recording standby Press [z TIMER]. The unit turns on and “z” goes out.
ENGLISH Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 18. You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) Preparation • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • Check the time on the unit is correct. Manually programming timer recordings RAM 1 -R -RW(V) +R Press [PROG/CHECK]. For Continental Europe TIMER RECORDING Recording No.
RAM -R -RW(V) +R Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Icons This programme is currently recording. W The times overlap those in another programme. Recording of the programme with the later start time starts when the earlier programme finishes recording. F The disc was full so the programme failed to record. The material was copy-protected so it was not recorded.
Playing discs ■ Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play 1 RAM -R ENGLISH OPEN/CLOSE +R -RW(VR) DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD-RAM REC g e.g., Continental Europe 2 INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP CANCEL 10 27.10. MON 8 27.10. MON -- -- SKIP u, i SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TOP MENU t, y SUB MENU Previous Next Next To show other pages Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. • You can also press [u, i] to show other pages.
Operations during play ENGLISH Press [g]. The stopped position is memorized. When stopped position is memorized (resume), the indicator appears in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct Navigator and when playing a playlist.) Resume play function Press [q] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Stop Stopped position • If [g] is pressed several times, the indicator disappears and the position is cleared. • The position is cleared if the unit is turned off or the tray is opened.
Using menus to play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Playing MP3 ENGLISH e.g., Continental Europe CD Numbered buttons This unit plays MP3 files recorded on mode is set to MP3. CD-R/RW designed for audio recording Playback Select “JPEG” from MENU in FUNCTIONS that are finalized (➔ page 41) on a if you play pictures ( JPEG ). computer. The screen shown right is displayed ENTER RETURN when you insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF). Press [ENTER], and follow the steps below.
Press [e, r, w, q] to select the still picture and press [ENTER]. • The selected still picture is displayed on the screen. To display still pictures one by one After Step 1 (➔ page 24, Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)) 2 Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Folder” and press [SUB MENU]. You can also select still pictures with the number buttons. e.g.
Using on-screen menus Disc menu–Setting the disc content ENGLISH e.g., Continental Europe Soundtrack RAM CH DIRECT TV REC VOLUME -R -RW(V) +R -RW(VR) The disc’s audio attributes appear. AV DVD-V DVD-A Select the audio and language (➔ below, Audio attribute, Language). Subtitle DVD-V ShowView INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP CANCEL SKIP DVD-A Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (➔ below, Language).
FUNCTIONS window and Status messages Picture menu–Change the picture quality Playback NR 1 Reduces noise and picture degradation. Progressive (➔ page 42) ENGLISH FUNCTIONS window By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Functions displayed depend on the type of disc. e.g., Continental Europe Select “On” to enable progressive output. Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally.
Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters ENGLISH e.g., Continental Europe Preparation Release protection (➔ page 32). AV 1 During play or while stopped 2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [e, r, w, q] to select the title. DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD-RAM ShowView SKIP SLOW/SEARCH q DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR 8 27. 10.
Press [w, q] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. • Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Erase RAM -R Make certain before proceeding. -RW(V) +R • The available recording time on DVD-R or +R does not increase when you erase titles. • Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last recorded title is ENGLISH Title operations erased. It does not increase if other titles are erased. Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
Creating, editing and playing playlists 3 ENGLISH e.g., Continental Europe Press [e, r] to select “PLAYLISTS” and press [ENTER]. ShowView PLAYLISTS DVD-RAM INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP CANCEL PLAYLIST VIEW -- SKIP -- -- -- -- SLOW/SEARCH Create -- DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS RETURN SUB MENU SUB MENU 4 RETURN PROG/CHECK DISPLAY 5 STATUS TIME SLIP REC MODE EXT LINK TIMER Title skip to step 7. Title Chapter Chapter Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Create” and press [ENTER].
Playlist operations RAM -RW(VR) (play only) 1 Press [w, q] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. Erase While stopped RAM Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 3 4 Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [e, r] to select “PLAYLISTS” and press [ENTER]. Press [e, r, w, q] to select the playlist. To start play ➔ Press [ENTER]. To edit ➔ Step 5. PLAYLISTS DVD-RAM -- -- 27. 10. MON 0:30 Create -- -- RAM -RW(VR) No. Chapters 01 012 Date 20. 6.2004 WED Total 0:30.
DISC MANAGEMENT Providing a disc with a name e.g., Continental Europe INPUT SELECT MANUAL SKIP CANCEL ENGLISH RAM SKIP 1 DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU e, r, w, q ENTER RETURN RETURN PROG/CHECK DISPLAY REC AUDIO STATUS TIME SLIP REC MODE EXT LINK CREATE CHAPTER ERASE 2 3 4 TIMER ➔ page 34, Entering text • The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window. • With a finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, the name is displayed on the Top Menu.
-RW(VR) -R Note • Formatting erases all contents, and it cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding. The contents are erased when you format it even if you have set protection. Preparation • RAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 Release protection (➔ page 32). While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [e, r] to select “DISC MANAGEMENT” and press [ENTER]. Press [e, r] to select “Format Disc” and press [ENTER].
Entering text • Using the numbered buttons to enter characters e.g., Continental Europe e.g., entering the letter “R” 1 Press [7] to move to the 7th row. 2 Press [7] twice to highlight “R”. 3 Press [ENTER]. • To enter a space Press [ CANCEL] and press [ENTER]. • To add frequently used names Maximum number of registered names: 20 Maximum number of characters per name: 20 1 Press [i] while the name to be added is shown in the name field. 2 Press [w] to select “Add” and press [ENTER].
Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settings Tabs Tuning Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Manual (➔ page 38) ENGLISH The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Auto-Setup Restart (➔ page 39) Disc Download from TV (➔ page 39) For Continental Europe Settings for playback • Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. • 8 No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played.
Changing the unit’s settings Tabs ENGLISH Sound Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) • On Dynamic Range Compression DVD-V (Dolby Digital only) • Off Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. •M 1 Bilingual Audio Selection Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when • M 2 recording to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R. You cannot select this when recording from an external source onto DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R.
Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) • DVD 1 Remote Control (➔ page 14) • DVD 2 • DVD 3 Clock Auto Clock Setting (➔ page 40) For Continental Europe Manual Clock Setting (➔ page 40) Power Save • Refer to the following when “Power Save” is set to “On”. – “FL Display” is automatically set to “Automatic” (➔ page 36). – “Quick Start” function does not work (automatically set to “Off”). – This function does not work in the timer recording standby mode.
Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 34. ENGLISH Tuning 1 For Continental Europe •Pos •Name •Channel •Fine Tuning •Decoder •Video System •Audio Mode •Mono •Title Page While stopped For Australia and N.Z. Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. Press [e, r] to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER]. Press [e, r] to select “Tuning” and press [q].
List of TV Reception Channels For Continental Europe You can restart auto channel setting if Preset Download or AutoSetup (➔ page 10–12) fails for some reason. Channel Indication ■ Auto-Setup Restart Press [e, r] to select “Auto-Setup Restart” and press [ENTER]. 7 E2-E10 5-10 E2-E12 11-12 E11-E12 (Germany) H1-H2 (Italy) 13-20 A-H (Only Italy) – – For Continental Europe, Australia and N.Z. 21-69 E21-E69 E21-E69 E21-E69 Press [e, r, w, q] to select a country and press [ENTER].
Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 34. ENGLISH Clock settings For Continental Europe • Usually, the unit’s Preset Download or Auto-Setup function (➔ page 10, 11) automatically adjusts the clock to correct time. Under some reception conditions, however, the unit cannot set the clock automatically. • In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock. • In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes.
Specifications Recordable discs DVD-RAM : Ver. 2.0 Ver. 2.1/3×–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0 Ver. 2.2/5×–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0 DVD-R : for General Ver. 2.0 for General Ver. 2.0/4×–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0 for General Ver. 2.x/8×–SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0 DVD-RW : Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.1/2×–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 1.0 Ver. 1.2/4×–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 2.0 +R : Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.2 Recording Time Maximum 8 hours (with 4.7 GB disc) XP: Approx. 1 hour SP: Approx. 2 hours LP: Approx. 4 hours EP: Approx.
ENGLISH Glossary Pan & Scan/Letterbox In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem. Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.
Frequently asked questions Page What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound? Are the headphones and speakers directly connected to the unit? The television has a Scart terminal and component video input terminal. Which terminal should I connect with? Is my television progressive output compatible? • DVD-Video: 9 You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.
Error messages ENGLISH On the television Cannot finish recording completely. Cannot playback. TV system is different from the setting. To playback, please change the TV System in SETUP. Cannot record on the disc. Page • The programme was copy-protected. • The disc may be full. • There are already 99 recorded titles ( +R 49 recorded titles). • You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system — — — 39 currently selected on the unit.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. • Regular disc rotating sounds. The sound of the disc rotating may become louder especially when finalizing a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R. • Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. • Image disturbance during search.
Troubleshooting guide ENGLISH Operation Page Cannot operate the television. The remote control doesn’t work. • Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code. • The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 2 seconds. • The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
Page Angle cannot be changed. • Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded. — You have forgotten your ratings password. • While the disc tray is open, press and hold [* REC] and [q (PLAY/x1.3)] on the main unit at — Quick View does not work. • This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital. • This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode. — — The resume play function does not work.
Index Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Aspect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Audio Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 AV-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Channel Audio . . . . . . . .
