Panasonic DMR-E500HS Operating Instructions Manual

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69RQT7758ReferenceFrequently asked questionsSet up PageDiscRecordingNetworkWhat equipment is necessary to play multichannel surround sound?≥This unit has a built-in decoder so you can enjoy multi-channel surroundsound by connecting an amplifier with AUDIO OUT 5.1 ch terminals andthree or more speakers.8Are the headphones and speakers directlyconnected to the unit?≥You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifieretc.8The television has both S-VIDEO INterminal and COMPONENT VIDEO INterminals. Which terminal should I connectwith?≥Connecting with the component video out terminal provides a morevivid picture compared to connecting with the S-Video out terminal.If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible withprogressive scan, connect through the component video terminals forhigh-quality progressive video.If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PALmode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommendprogressive output as some flickering can occur.7Is my television progressive outputcompatible?≥All Panasonic televisions that have 576p (625p)/480p (525p) inputterminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have anotherbrand of television.—Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio andVideo CDs bought in another country?≥You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “4”or “ALL”.CoverCan a DVD-Video that does not have aregion number be played?≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to astandard. You cannot play discs that do not have a region number.—Please tell me about DVD-R and DVD-RWcompatibility with this unit.≥This unit records and plays DVD-R. However, you cannot record ontoDVD-R discs that are finalized.≥This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible discs.≥This unit does not record or play DVD-RW.———Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RWcompatibility with this unit.≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which havebeen recorded under one of the following standards: CD-DA, MP3 andVideo CD. Close the session or finalize the disc after recording.≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.20, 31—Can I record from a commerciallypurchased video cassette or DVD?≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected;therefore, recording is usually not possible.—Can a DVD-R recorded on this unit beplayed on other equipment?≥You can play on DVD-R compatible players after finalizing the disc onthis unit; however, due to the condition of the recording, play may not bepossible.59Can I high speed transfer (dub) to a disc? ≥You can record up to 64k recording speed to DVD-R and up to 40krecording speed to DVD-RAM when using a high speed compatibledisc.45Can I record digital audio signals using thisunit?≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unitare for output only. (The audio recorded using the DV automaticrecording function from a digital video camcorder, for example, isrecorded digitally.)—Can a digital audio signal from this unit berecorded to other equipment?≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, changethe “Digital Audio Output” settings to the following in the SETUP menu.–PCM Down Conversion: On–Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCMHowever, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted andthe recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of48 kHz.≥You cannot record MP3 signals.62—Can I switch to bilingual broadcast duringrecording?≥With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].≥With DVD-R, you cannot. Change before recording with “Bilingual AudioSelection” in the SETUP menu.3062The router’s LAN port is insufficient. ≥Commercially available devices can augment the connection port (hub).After connecting the router and hub with a commercially available LANcable the computer and this unit should connect through the hub.Please read the hub’s operating instructions for further information.9, 10The screen temporarily freezes. ≥This may occur depending on computer and network efficiency. It ismost likely when using a wireless LAN so a LAN cable isrecommended.—