Panasonic Dmr Es25 Operating Instructions Manual

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The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive 
output (Ôpage 53) and provide a purer picture than the 
S VIDEO OUT terminal.
• Connect to terminals of the same color.
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead to the unit’s RF IN terminal, and the 75 Ω coaxial cable to the antenna terminals on 
the equipment (television etc.). Refer...

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STEP 1 Connection
nConnecting an amplifier with a digital input 
terminal
• When connecting this unit to a television 
with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio 
Output” to “Off ” in the Setup menu 
(Ôpage 45).
• To enjoy multi-channel surround on a 
DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with a 
built-in decoder displaying these logo 
marks using an optical digital audio cable 
and change the settings in Digital Audio 
Output (Ôpage 44).
• Before purchasing an optical digital audio 
cable, check the...

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HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video 
signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High 
Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080i or 720p HD video.
Set the following:
From the Setup menu (Ôpage 45), set “HDMI Video Output” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”.
• Please use HDMI cables...

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STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning
After pressing [^DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, 
the unit starts necessary setup.Preparation 
Turn on the television and select the 
appropriate video input to suit the 
connections to this unit.
1Press [^DVD POWER].
2Press [e,r] to select the language 
and press [ENTER].
If you make a mistake, press [RETURN] to return to an earlier 
screen.
3Press [e,r] to select “4:3 TV” or 
“16:9 Widescreen TV” and press 
[ENTER].
4Press [e,r] to select “On” or...

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6Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto 
Tuning.
The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is 
displayed when finished.
nWhen one of the following screen appears
“No channels were found.” screen
After turning off the unit, confirm following and perform 
setup again.
• Confirm the antenna cable is firmly connected to RF IN 
terminal.
• If you do not set channels on this unit, select “Input” in 
step 5.
“Auto Clock Setting is incomplete.” screen
Press [ENTER] and set clock manually...

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Channel captions/Selecting television type
You can apply 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.
• You can set channel captions after channel setting on this unit is 
completed (Ôpage 14–15).
1While stopped
Press [SETUP]. 
2Press [e,r] to select “Channel” and 
press [q].
3Press [e,r] to select “Preset Channel 
Captions” and press [ENTER].
4Press [e,r] to select the caption...

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Remote control settings
Refer to the control reference on page 16.
You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control.
Point the remote control at the television 
While pressing [^POWER TV], enter the code with 
the numbered buttons. 
e.g., 0250: [0] Ô [2] Ô [5] Ô [0]
Manufacturer and Code No. 
Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat the 
procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
• If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed...

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Important notes for recording
Recording of MTS 
broadcasting
Both main and secondary audio can be recorded
You can change the audio during playback. 
(Ôpage 25, Changing audio)
If you record from external equipment
– Select both “Main” and “SAP” on the external 
equipment.      
Select the main or secondary audio before 
recording
(Ôpage 44, “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )”)
The selected audio only is recorded.
If you record from external equipment
– Select “Main” or “SAP” on the external...

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Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may 
become shorter than indicated.
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1It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a 
double sided disc to the other.
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2When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP – Extended 
Play (6H)” in the Setup menu (Ôpage 43).
The sound quality is better when using “EP – Extended Play 
(6H)” than when using “EP – Extended Play (8H)”.
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3It is not possible to record continuously from first layer to second 
layer....

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Recording television programs
    
• You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.
  
• You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.
• It is not possible to record onto a card.
See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ôpage 18).
Note
•  You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu” 
(Ôpage 41). Recording or editing on the disc may delete the 
menu. In that case, create the menu again.
•  It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a 
double sided disc to the...