Panasonic DMR-EH60 Operating Instructions Manual

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63RQT8203Frequently asked questionsRefer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.Set up PageDiscRecordingWhat equipment is necessary to playmulti channel surround sound?≥DVD-Video:You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifierequipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.≥DVD-Audio:This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound.17—Are the headphones and speakersdirectly connected to the unit?≥You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc. 17The television has a Scart terminal andcomponent video input terminal. Whichshould I connect with?≥If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube) we recommend using the Scartterminal. You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from this unit by connecting to an RGBcompatible television.If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan,connect through the component video terminals for high-quality progressive video.If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that iscompatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as someflickering can occur.15, 16Is my television progressive outputcompatible?≥All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminalsare compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand 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 “2” or “ALL”.Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.CoverCan a DVD-Video that does not have aregion number be played?≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot playdiscs that do not have a region number. You also cannot play discs that do not conform toa standard.—Please tell me about DVD-R, DVD-RW,+R and +RW compatibility with this unit.≥This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, and playsDVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) and +RW.≥This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R, DVD-RW, +Rdiscs.9, 10—Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RWcompatibility with this unit.≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the followingstandards: CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107), MP3 and still pictures(JPEG/TIFF). Close the session or finalize the disc after recording. This unit canrecognize up to 99 folders (groups) and 999 files (tracks) on a disc with MP3 or stillpictures (JPEG/TIFF).≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.10, 33,35—Can I record from a commerciallypurchased video cassette or DVD?≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, recordingis usually not possible.—Can DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Videoformat) and +R recorded on this unit beplayed on other equipment?≥You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc onthis unit. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc andcapabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.—Can I record digital audio signals usingthis unit?≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are for outputonly. (The audio recorded using the unit’s DV input terminal from a digital videocamcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)—Can a digital audio signal from this unitbe recorded to other equipment?≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital AudioOutput” 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 and the recordingequipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.≥You cannot record MP3 signals.56—Can I switch to bilingual broadcastduring recording?≥With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].≥With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R you cannot. Change before recording with“Bilingual Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu.3256Can I high speed transfer (dub) to adisc?≥When using a high speed recording compatible disc, you can transfer (dub) a one hourprogramme to:–DVD-R or +R in approximately 56 seconds§–DVD-RAM in approximately 1.5 minutes§–DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) in approximately 1.9 minutes§§Quickest possible time43Frequently asked questions63