Panasonic Dmr Es20 Operating Instructions Manual

PRQT8152-3PPC
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
DMR-ES20Model No.
Getting started
Recording
Playing back
Editing
Transfer 
(Dubbing)
Convenient 
functions
Español
Reference
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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...

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Getting startedThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 
within the product’s enclosure that may be of 
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric 
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 
is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the...

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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Useful features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Disc information
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•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.•You cannot record programs that allow “One time only recording” to CPRM compatible DVD-R and DVD-RW discs on this unit.
•You can use high speed recording compatible discs on this...

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(Chart continues from page 4.)•2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5″) 
•3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring•DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format
•DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R 
recorded on another unit and not finalized (Ô page 36).
•PAL discs
•DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” •DVD-Audio
•Blu-ray
•DVD-ROM, DVD-R DL, +R DL, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, 
Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, DivX...

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Control reference guide
Remote control
TV
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
SKIP SLOW/SEARCH
REC MODE ERASEREC
POWER
F Rec TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
VOLUMECHINPUT SELECT
STATUS DISPLAY
SUB MENU
DVD POWER 
TV/VIDEO
SETUP
CREATE 
CHAPTER
SCHEDULE
CM SKIP
AUDIO
CANCELVCR Plus+
DVD/TV
Turn the unit on (Ô page 10)
Input select (IN1 or IN2)
Select channels and title numbers, etc./
Enter numbers
Cancel
Basic operations for recording and play
Show Top menu/Direct Navigator...

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STEP 1 Connection
•The equipment connections described are examples. Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about connection methods. (This is 
in English only.)
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp
•Before doing any connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
•Peripheral equipment and optional cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
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STEP 1 Connection
•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.
Connection with a cable TV box/satellite receiver
RF
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
R       L S-VIDEO
OUT
RFIN
VHF/UHF
RF IN AUDIO IN
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nTo enjoy multi-channel surround sound on 
DVD-VideonConnection to a stereo amplifier
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead. 
•If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use the 
lead connection to minimize signal loss.
nA single twin lead
nA twin lead and a coaxial cable
nTwo twin leads
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals 
on your television. Refer to the television’s operating instructions. 
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STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning
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. 
The unit automatically determines the type of transmission 
(airwaves or cable) and puts them into channels as follows. 
Note
If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or satellite receiver 
(Ô...