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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 numbers are allocated to DVD players and software
according to where they are sold.
• The region number of this unit is "1".
• The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing "1" or
"ALL".
Example:
P
PC
Operating Instructions
Model No.
If you have any questions contact
In the U.S.A.:
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
In Canada:
1-800-561-5505
For U.S.A. only
The warranty can be found on page 55.
For Canada only
The warranty can be found on page 55.
La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar
en la página 56–59.
DVD Recorder
DMR-ES25
RQT8327-1P
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
• The region number of this unit is “1”. • The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or “ALL”. Example: Operating Instructions DVD Recorder DMR-ES25 Model No. If you have any questions contact In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) In Canada: 1-800-561-5505 For U.S.A. -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262 The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
(K2CB2CB00018) (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/ • For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also do not use the cords for other equipment with this unit. -
Page 4: Disc And Card Information
When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers. You may not be able to use +R recorded on this unit in another Panasonic DVD recorder and vice versa. Once the disc is finalized, however, it can be played in the other unit. - Page 5 In these cases, format the card on this unit (Ô page 40, 53). • This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications. • We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. DCIM .JPG .JPG...
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Page 6: The Remote Control Information
The remote control information n Batteries • Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. • Do not use rechargeable type batteries. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not use different types at the same time. -
Page 7: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. Main unit Opening the front panel Press down on the part with your finger. POWER button (POWER 8) (Ô page 14) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. -
Page 8: Step 1 Connection
This section includes diagrams of four common methods of connections (A-D, pages 8-9). Please connect using the one that best suits you. • 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. - Page 9 Connection with a television and a cable box or satellite receiver • You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. • Consult your service provider regarding an appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver. Cable from the wall or antenna signal •...
- Page 10 STEP 1 Connection If your television does not have Audio/Video terminals, RF Modulator is necessary Connection with a television (Ô page 8 This unit’s rear panel Red White Yellow Connection with a television and a video cassette recorder (Ô page 8 This unit’s rear panel Red White Yellow Video cassette recorder...
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Page 11: This Unit
To enjoy higher picture quality Connecting to the S VIDEO IN terminal The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) Television COMPONENT AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO IN Red White Audio/video cable... - Page 12 STEP 1 Connection Connecting an amplifier or system component n Connecting 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 (Ô...
- Page 13 What is HDAVI Control? HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or Receiver under HDAVI Control. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
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Page 14: Step 2 Plug-In Auto Tuning
STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning DV IN POWER 8 ^ DVD POWER Numbered buttons e,r,w,q ENTER * REC After pressing [^ DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit starts necessary setup. Regarding DST (Daylight Saving Time) (Ô page 17) Legal revision is expected to change the DST period in 2007. - Page 15 Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning. Set Channels Automatically Set Channels Automatically Proceeding . . . The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is displayed when finished. Set Clock Automatically Auto Clock Setting is complete. 4/4/2006 12:15 AM DST...
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Page 16: Channel Captions/Selecting Television Type
Channel captions/Selecting television type Numbered buttons CANCEL e,r,w,q ENTER Channel captions 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. •... -
Page 17: Remote Control Settings
When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control 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. -
Page 18: Recording
Important notes for recording Both main and secondary audio can be recorded You can change the audio during playback. (Ô page 25, Changing audio) Recording of MTS broadcasting If you record from external equipment – Select both “Main” and “SAP” on the external equipment. -
Page 19: Recording Modes And Approximate Recording Times
Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. DVD-RAM 9.4 GB Recording Mode (Double- 4.7 GB sided* XP (High picture 1 h. 2 h. quality) SP (Standard) 2 h. 4 h. -
Page 20: Recording Television Programs
Recording television programs DV IN DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons DIRECT NAVIGATOR e,r,w,q ENTER AUDIO * REC REC MODE -R DL -RW(V) • You can record up to 99 titles on one disc. +R +R DL +RW • You can record up to 49 titles on one disc. •... -
Page 21: To Specify A Time To Stop Recording -One Touch Recording
To specify a time to stop recording –One Touch Recording -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW During recording Press [* REC] to select the recording time. • The unit display changes as shown below. OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00 OFF 1:30 OFF 4:00 Counter (cancel) •... -
Page 22: Scheduled Recording
Scheduled recording DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL e,r,w,q ENTER SUB MENU REC MODE -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô page 18). Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of broadcast, there may be restrictions on the title you are trying to record. -
Page 23: Cancel Scheduled Recording That Has Already Begun
Cancel scheduled recording that has already begun When the unit is on Press [g]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [w,q] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER]. Recording stops and the scheduled recording is canceled. (Daily and weekly schedules remain and scheduled recording will start as scheduled.) Release program from recording standby... -
Page 24: Playing Discs
Playing discs DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons TIME SLIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR SUB MENU A, AUDIO n If the recorded title is stretched vertically If recorded to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc, 16:9 aspect images will be recorded as 4:3 images. -
Page 25: Operations During Play
Operations during play Press [g]. The stopped position is memorized. Resume play function Press [q] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Stop • • The stopped position is cleared when: – You press [g] several times. – You open the tray. –... -
Page 26: Using Menus To Play Still Pictures (Jpeg/Tiff)
Using menus to play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons DIRECT NAVIGATOR SUB MENU You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (Ô page 5). You can play CD-R, CD-RW discs which contain still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) that have been recorded on a computer. -
Page 27: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play
Useful functions during still picture play You can display still pictures one by one with constant interval. While the Album View screen is RAM SD displayed Press [e,r,w,q] to select the album and press [q] (PLAY). You can also start Slideshow with the following steps. -
Page 28: Using Menus To Play Mp3
Using menus to play MP3 DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons DIRECT NAVIGATOR DISPLAY Regarding MP3 • Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet • File format: MP3 Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. •... -
Page 29: Using On-Screen Menus
Using on-screen menus Refer to control reference on page 28. Common procedures 1 Press [DISPLAY]. Disc Soundtrack Play Subtitle Video Audio channel Audio Other Menu Item Setting • Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change. -
Page 30: Editing Titles/Chapters
Editing titles/chapters DRIVE SELECT DIRECT NAVIGATOR SUB MENU -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) Title/Chapter Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter. Title Chapter Start You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each section between the division points becomes a chapter. -
Page 31: Title Operations
Title operations After performing steps 1–4 (Ô page 30) Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. Delete Title* • Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. • -R DL -R DL -RW(V) •... -
Page 32: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists
Creating, editing and playing playlists DRIVE SELECT e,r,w,q ENTER SUB MENU You can arrange the chapters (Ô page 30) to create a playlist. Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Playlist Chapter Chapter • Editing playlists doesn’t modify the recorded data. Playlists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much capacity. -
Page 33: Editing And Playing Playlists/Chapters
Editing and playing playlists/chapters (play only) -RW(VR) 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 Ô Press [ENTER]. To edit Ô... -
Page 34: Editing Still Pictures
Editing still pictures DRIVE SELECT DIRECT NAVIGATOR SUB MENU RAM SD • You can edit still pictures or albums. • You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (Ô page 5). • You cannot edit still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW. Preparation •... -
Page 35: Album And Picture Operations
Album and picture operations After performing steps 1–4 (Ô page 34) Delete Album* Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. • Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. Delete Picture* • When deleting an album, files other than still picture files inside the album will also be deleted. RAM SD (This does not apply to albums under the album concerned.) Album Name... -
Page 36: Copying Still Pictures
Copying still pictures DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons SUB MENU RAM SD • You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (Ô page 5). • You cannot copy still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW. Preparation • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. -
Page 37: Copying Settings
Copying settings After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 36, “Copying using the copying list”) Copying Direction 1 Press [e,r] to select “Source” and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [e,r] to select the drive and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [e,r] to select “Destination” and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [e,r] to select the drive and press [ENTER]. -
Page 38: Copying From A Video Cassette Recorder
Copying from a video cassette recorder DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons CANCEL SUB MENU * REC REC MODE e.g.: Connecting other video equipment to the IN2 or DV IN terminals You can also connect to the IN1 input terminal on the rear. •... -
Page 39: Entering Text
Entering text Refer to the control reference on page 38. -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW SD You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: -R DL Characters Characters -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Title Title (44*) -
Page 40: Dvd And Card Management
DVD and card Management DRIVE SELECT e,r,w,q ENTER While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [e,r] to select “Other Functions” and press [ENTER]. Press [e,r] to select “DVD Management” or “Card Management” and press [ENTER]. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. To exit the screen Press [RETURN] several times. -
Page 41: Selecting Whether To Show The Top Menu First -Playback Will Start With
Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first –Playback will start with: -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing. Make selections before finalizing the disc. Preparation • Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. After performing steps 1–3 (Ô... -
Page 42: Changing The Unit's Settings
Changing the unit’s settings Numbered buttons e,r,w,q ENTER Summary of settings The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Tabs Channel Signal Source (RF IN) (Ô page 15) Set Channels Automatically Preset Channel Captions* Manual Channel Captions* Setup Off Timer Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used. - Page 43 Tabs Menus Disc Settings for Playback Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown. •...
- Page 44 Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Audio Dynamic Range Compression Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS ) -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Select whether to record the main or secondary audio program (SAP) when recording to a disc.
- Page 45 Tabs Menus TV Type (Ô page 16) Screen Functions of HDMI Press [ENTER] to display the menu. HDMI Video Output HDMI Resolution You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment. This setting normally does not need to be changed.
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Page 46: Changing The Speaker Setting To Suit Your Speakers
Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 42. Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers For connection with an HDMI cable to an amplifier, use the following settings on this unit if you cannot set the speaker size, presence and delay effect on the amplifier. -
Page 47: Messages
Messages On the television Cannot finish recording • The program was copy-protected. completely. • The disc may be full. • The maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded. Cannot play. • You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). Cannot record on the disc. -
Page 48: Frequently Asked Questions
HDMI IN terminal. However, it will take longer for the picture output to startup when this unit is connected with the HDMI IN terminal. • All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. -
Page 49: Troubleshooting Guide
5 seconds. Remove the disc. • 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.) - Page 50 Troubleshooting guide Sound No sound Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type. Cannot switch audio. Operation Cannot operate the television. The remote control doesn’t work. The unit is on but cannot be operated. Cannot eject disc. Startup is slow. Takes time to read DVD-RAM.
- Page 51 • DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. Cannot record from external •...
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Page 52: Product Service
For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 55. 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. -
Page 53: Glossary
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. CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit supports CPPM. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. -
Page 54: Specifications
Mass and dimensions are approximate. User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER DMR-ES25 MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR) 1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω LINE (pin jack) ×2, S connector ×2 1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 Ω... -
Page 55: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) 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. -
Page 56: Referencia Rápida En Español
Instalación básica • Visite la página inicial de Panasonic para obtener más información acerca de los métodos de conexión. (Sólo está en inglés.) http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp • Antes de hacer la conexión, apague todos los equipos y lea los manuales de instrucciones apropiados. - Page 57 ^ DVD POWER e,r,w,q ENTER Sintonización automática Preparación • Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de vídeo apropiada para las conexiones de esta unidad. Pulse [^ DVD POWER]. Select Language Seleccione el idioma Sélection de Langue English Español Français Press ENTER Pulse ENTER Appuyer sur ENTER...
- Page 58 Grabación de programas de televisión DRIVE SELECT Botones numerados DIRECT NAVIGATOR * REC REC MODE -R DL -RW(V) • Puede grabar hasta 99 títulos en un disco. +R +R DL +RW • Puede grabar hasta 49 títulos en un disco. Pulse [DRIVE SELECT] para seleccionar la unidad DVD.
- Page 59 Reproducción de discos DRIVE SELECT Botones numerados TIME SLIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR SUB MENU AUDIO Pulse [DRIVE SELECT] para seleccionar la unidad DVD. Inserte un disco (Ô página 58). Pulse [q] (PLAY). -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) La reproducción se inicia a partir del título grabado más recientemente.
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Page 60: Index
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com...