Panasonic Dmr Es20 Operating Instructions Manual

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Convenient 
functions
steps 1-3 (Ô page 30)
4Press [e, r] to select “Playback will 
start with:” and press [ENTER].
Press [e, r] to select “Top Menu” or “First Title” and 
press [ENTER].
You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing.
Top Menu: The top menu appears first. 
First Title:  The disc content is played without displaying the 
top menu. 
5Press [e, r] to select “Finalize” and 
press [ENTER].
6Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press 
[ENTER].
7Press [w, q] to select...

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Changing the unit’s settings
See page 34 for details on menu operation.
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
Continued on next page
Summary of settings
Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
ChannelSignal Source (RF IN) (Ô page 11) 
•Antenna  •CableTV
Set Channels Automatically (Ô page 11) –
Preset Channel Captions (Ô page 13) –
Manual Channel Captions (Ô page 13) –
VCR Plus+ Ch. Setting (Ô page 12) –
SetupOff Timer...

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Convenient 
functions
Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Video
ContinuedBlack Level Control
Select normal, lighter or darker for adjusting the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.
Input Level
Adjusts the black level of the input signal.
•Lighter•Darker 
Output Level (Composite/SVideo)
Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO OUT 
and S VIDEO OUT terminal.
•Lighter•Darker 
Output Level (Component)
Adjusts the black...

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functions
Changing the unit’s settings
Preparation
•The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
•Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit 
the connections to this unit.
•Turn the unit on.
1While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2Press [e, r] to select the tab and 
press [q].
3Press [e, r] to select the menu and 
press [ENTER].
4Press [e, r] to select the option and 
press [ENTER].
Note
There may be differences in operation methods. If this...

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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 
(662 nm wavelength for DVDs,
780 nm wavelength for CDs)
Recordable discs:
DV D - R A M  :
Ve r.  2 . 0
Ver. 2.1/3×–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0
Ver. 2.2/5×–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0
DV D - 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
DV D - RW  :
Ve...

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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. 
Dolby Digital 
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby 
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio,...

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Frequently asked questions
Set upPage
Disc
Recording
Do the Audio/Video cables need to be 
connected to the TV in order to see the 
Menus?•If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RF modulator is 
necessary. Consult your local dealer for more information.7, 8
What equipment is necessary to play multi 
channel surround sound?•DVD-Video:
You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an 
amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital and a DTS decoder....

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Error messages
On the television Page
On the unit’s display  Cannot finish recording 
completely.
•
•
•The program was copy-protected.
The disc may be full.
There are already 99 recorded titles (  49 recorded titles).—
—
—
Cannot play.
•You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.).—
Cannot record on the disc.
•The disc may be dirty or scratched. 42
Unable to format. 
Please check the disc.
Cannot record. Disc is full.
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•Create space by erasing any...

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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, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 43 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on 
page 42 if you reside in Canada.
The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:
PowerPage
TV screen and video
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•
•Regular disc rotating sounds. The sound of...

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Troubleshooting guide
DisplaysPage
Sound
Operation
The display is dim.•Change “Front Display” in the SETUP menu. 33
“12: 00A” is flashing on the 
units display.
•Set the clock. 34
Compared to the actual 
recorded time, less remaining 
time is displayed.•The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames 
(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be slight a difference between the time 
displayed and the actual recorded time (e.g., actual...