For U.S.A. only The warranty can be found on page 42. For Canada only The warranty can be found on page 43. La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 44–47. DVD Recorder DMR-ES10 Model No. 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 1-800-561-5505 RQT8009-3P...
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Useful features This DVD recorder records high quality images to rapid random access capable DVD-RAM media. This has resulted in many new features that outperform older tape formats.
Also do not use the cords for other equipment with this unit. (U.S.A. only) Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/ The remote control ■ Batteries • Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the...
Creating playlists • We recommend using Panasonic discs. We recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt. • You may not be able to record to DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R discs on this unit or play them due to the condition of the recording.
Examples of causes of such losses are • A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company. • A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
Control reference guide Remote control Turn the unit on (➔ page 10) Input select (IN1, IN2 or IN3) Select channels and title numbers, etc./ Basic operations for recording and play Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (➔ page 20, 22, 26) Show sub menu (➔ page 23, 26, 29) Show on-screen menu (➔...
STEP Connection • The equipment connections described are examples. • Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. • Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Connection with a television and video cassette recorder The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback when this unit is turned off.
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STEP Connection Connection with a cable TV box/satellite receiver and video cassette recorder • You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. • Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box. The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback when this unit is turned off. For optimum operation, it is recommended that this unit be connected as shown below.
Connecting an amplifier or system component ■ Connection to a stereo amplifier Amplifier's rear panel AUDIO IN Red White Audio cable This unit If the antenna connector doesn’t match Other antenna connections to the unit Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead. •...
STEP Plug-in Auto Tuning POWER 8 DVD POWER POWER ^ DVD POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY REC MODE ERASE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP SETUP After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing [^ DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit assists you to set the on-screen language, and automatically tunes in all the channels it can receive and sets the clock.
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■ If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the actual time Select “–1” or “+1” in “Adjust Time Zone” in the SETUP menu (➔ page 34). ■ If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically Set the time manually (➔ page 34, Set Clock Manually). ■...
STEP Channel settings DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL CANCEL SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY REC MODE ERASE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP SETUP VCR Plus+ guide channel settings Set these guide channels so you can use the VCR Plus+ system for scheduled recording.
Channel captions You can give the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself. The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the Direct Navigator screen. Press [SETUP]. SETUP Signal Source (RF IN) CableTV Set Channels Automatically Channel Captions Channel Preset Channel Captions...
F Rec CHAPTER Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 16:9...
Recording television programs IN2 INPUT terminals DVD POWER POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT Numbered buttons AUDIO VCR Plus+ CANCEL CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS DIRECT TOP MENU NAVIGATOR SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE...
Recording television programs Refer to the control reference on page 15. ■ To pause recording Press [h]. Press again to restart recording. You can also press [* REC] to restart. (Title is not split into separate titles.) ■ To stop recording Press [g].
Refer to the control reference on page 15. Flexible Recording (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) -RW(V) The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. This is convenient when you want the recorded program to fit one disc perfectly or you are concerned about the amount of free space on the disc.
Scheduled recording DVD POWER ^ DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL CANCEL SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY SCHEDULE REC MODE ERASE REC MODE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP -RW(V) You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. •...
You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program.) • When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, select the channel on the cable TV box or satellite receiver before the scheduled recording starts.
Playing discs DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP u, i DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS REC MODE ERASE ERASE CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER Preparation •...
Operations during play Press [g]. The stopped position is memorized. When stopped position memorized, “PLAY” flashes in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct Navigator and when playing a playlist.) Stop Resume play function Press [q] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Stopped position •...
Using menus to play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SKIP u, i DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY Regarding MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) • Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet •...
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Press [e, r, w, q] to select the still picture and press [ENTER]. • The selected still picture is displayed on the screen. You can also select still pictures with the number buttons. e.g., 5: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5] 15: [0] ➔...
Using on-screen menus DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS DISPLAY REC MODE ERASE CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER Common procedures While playing, Press [DISPLAY]. Disc Soundtrack Play Subtitle Video Audio channel...
Video menu–Change picture quality Picture -RW(V) DVD-A DVD-V To select the picture mode during play • Normal: Default setting • Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts • Fine: Details are sharper • Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. MPEG-DNR -RW(V) DVD-V...
Editing titles/chapters DVD POWER POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP u, i DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS REC MODE ERASE CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER -RW(V) Title/Chapter Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter. Title Chapter Start...
Title operations Press [w, q] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. • Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. Erase Title • The available recording space on DVD-R or +R does not increase when you erase titles. -RW(V) •...
Creating, editing and playing playlists CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS REC MODE ERASE CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER You can arrange the chapters (➔ page 26) to create a playlist. Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter...
Editing and playing playlists/chapters -RW(VR) (play only) While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [e, r] to select “Other Functions” 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 ➔...
Disc management CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH u, i DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS Preparation • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • Turn the unit on. •...
DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording. • Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs. For U.S.A.: http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R For Canada: www.panasonic.ca To exit the screen Press [RETURN] several times.
Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settings See page 34 for details on menu operation. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Tabs Signal Source (RF IN) (➔ page 11) Channel Set Channels Automatically (➔ page 11) Preset Channel Captions (➔...
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Tabs Menus Black Level Control Video Select normal, lighter or darker for adjusting the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement. Continued Input Level Adjusts the black level of the input signal. Output Level (Composite/SVideo) Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT terminal.
Changing the unit’s settings Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS REC MODE ERASE CREATE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP CHAPTER SETUP Common procedures Preparation • The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. •...
Specifications Recording system: DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM), DVD-Video format (DVD-R), DVD-Video format (DVD-RW) Optical pick-up: System with 1 lens, 2 integration units (662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 795 nm wavelength for CDs) Recordable discs: DVD-RAM : Ver. 2.0 Ver. 2.1/3×–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0 Ver.
Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM compatible recorders and discs.
• All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. • You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.
Error messages On the television Cannot finish recording completely. Cannot play. Cannot record on the disc. Unable to format. Please check the disc. Cannot record. Disc is full. Cannot record. The number of titles has exceeded the maximum limit. Error has occurred. Please press [ENTER].
• Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) • The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated. (Press and hold [POWER 8] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)
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• A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. • When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, the VCR Plus+ system does not work.
For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 42. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Instalación básica • Las conexiones del equipo descritas son ejemplos. • Antes de hacer la conexión, apague todos los equipos y lea los manuales de instrucciones apropiados. • El equipo periférico y los cables opcionales se venden por separado a menos que se indique lo contrario. Conexión con un televisor y videograbadora La conexión permitirá...
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DVD POWER POWER DVD POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU SUB MENU RETURN SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE OPEN/CLOSE F Rec SETUP CHAPTER SETUP Sintonización automática al enchufar...
Grabación de programas de televisión DVD POWER POWER ^ DVD POWER INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Botones numerados CANCEL SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY SCHEDULE REC MODE ERASE OPEN/CLOSE SETUP -RW(V) • No es posible grabar continuamente desde una cara a la otra en un disco de dos caras.
Reproducción de discos DVD POWER POWER VOLUME INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Botones numerados AUDIO CANCEL VCR Plus+ CM SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH u, i DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU SUB MENU RETURN SUB MENU SCHEDULE DISPLAY STATUS TIME SLIP REC MODE ERASE ADD/DLT CREATE...
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG VORSICHT GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. (Inside of product) RQLS0233 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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