Helpful Hints64Set up PageDisc PageRecording PageFrequently asked questionsWhat equipment is necessary toplay multi channel surroundsound?≥DVD-Video:You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifierequipped with a Dolby Digital and a DTS decoder.≥DVD-Audio:This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound.12–Are the headphones and speakersdirectly connected to the unit?≥You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc. 12The TV has both S-VIDEO INterminal and COMPONENT VIDEOIN terminals. Which terminal shouldI connect with?≥We recommend the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. Component signal outputs thecolor difference signals (P B/P R ) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achievehigh fidelity in reproducing colors. If the TV is compatible with progressive output, a highquality picture can be output because this unit’s component video output terminal outputsa progressive output signal.10Is my TV progressive outputcompatible?≥All Panasonic TV that have 480P input terminals are compatible. Consult themanufacturer if you have another brand of TV. –Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audioand Video CDs bought in anothercountry?≥You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.≥However, you cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “1” or“ALL”.–18Can a DVD-Video that does nothave a region number be played?≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannotplay discs that do not have a region number. –Please tell me about DVD-R andDVD-RW compatibility with thisunit.≥This unit records and plays DVD-R. However, you cannot record onto DVD-R discs thatare finalized.≥This unit also records and plays 1k–4k recording speed DVD-R discs.≥This unit does not record or play DVD-RW.181818Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW compatibility with this unit.≥You can play CD-R and CD-RW on this unit that are created using a compatible format.≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.18, 2418Can 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 unitbe played on other equipment?≥You can play on DVD-R compatible players after finalizing the disc on this unit; however,due to the condition of the recording, play may not be possible. 31How many times can I write to aDVD-RAM disc?≥You can write to the disc approximately 100,000 times depending upon the conditions ofuse. –Can I record digital audio signalsusing this unit?≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are for outputonly. –Can a digital audio signal from thisunit be recorded to otherequipment?≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital AudioOutput” settings to the following from the SETUP menu.- PCM Down Conversion “ON”- Dolby Digital “PCM”- DTS “PCM”However, only- As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.- As long as the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.≥You cannot record MP3 signals.44–Can I switch to MTS duringrecording?≥With DVD-RAM, you can, and the audio recorded also changes. Just press [AUDIO].≥With DVD-R, you cannot. Change before recording with the “Select MTS” in the SETUPmenu.2744VHSDVD