Panasonic DMR-ES20 DVR User Manual


 
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Convenient functions
ENGLISH
Changing the unit’s settings
Refer to the control reference on page 33.
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
Summary of settings
Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Tuning Manual ( page 37)
Auto-Setup Restart ( page 38)
Download from TV ( page 38)
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.
Do not forget your password.
8 No Limit:All DVD-Video can be played.
1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding
ratings recorded on them.
0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
Unlock Recorder Change Password
Change Level Temporary Unlock
DVD-Audio Video mode Playback
Select “On” to play DVD-Video content on some DVD-Audio.
On: The setting returns to “Off” when you change the disc or
turn the unit off.
Off
Soundtrack
Some discs start in a certain
language despite any
changes you make here.
Enter a code ( page 36)
when you selecting
“Other ”.
In case of English/French/
German/Italian/Spanish/
Dutch languages, when you
make download from TV,
and Country setting of Auto-
Setup in plug-in, the
language (“Soundtrack”/
“Menus”) will be same and
“Subtitle” will set to
“Automatic”.
English French German Italian Spanish
Dutch
Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.
Other
Subtitle
Automatic: If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not
available, subtitles of that language will automatically
appear if available on that disc.
English French German Italian Spanish
Dutch
Other
Menus
English French German Italian Spanish
Dutch
Other
Settings for recording
Press [ENTER] to show the following setting.
Recording time in EP mode
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP
mode ( page 14, Recording modes and approximate
recording times).
EP ( 6Hours ):You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB
disc.
EP ( 8Hours ):You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB
disc.
Picture Comb Filter
Select the picture sharpness when recording.
The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC”
( page 38).
On: Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting.
Off: Select it when recording noisy pictures.
Still Mode
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play
( page 40, Frames and fields).
Automatic:
Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.
Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly
when “Automatic” is selected.
Seamless Play
Selects the play mode for playlist chapter segments.
On: The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This does
not work when there are several audio types included on the
playlist and when using Quick View. Additionally, the
positioning of chapter segments may change slightly.
Off: The points where chapters in playlists change are played
accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.
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