Panasonic DMR-ES40VS Operating Instructions Manual

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Reference59VQT0R73 ReferenceSet 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.14Can the headphones and speakersbe directly connected to the unit?≥You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc. 14The 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 the unit’s component video output terminal outputsa progressive output signal.14Is my TV progressive outputcompatible?≥All Panasonic TVs that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Consult themanufacturer if you have another brand of TV.–Can I play DVD-Video andVideo CDs bought in anothercountry?≥You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.≥However, you cannot play DVD-Video if its region number does not include “1” or “ALL”.–7Can 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, DVD-RW, +R and +RW compatibility withthe unit.≥The unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, and playsDVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) and +RW.≥The unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R, DVD-RW, +Rdiscs.≥After formatting +R discs- You may not be able to play +R discs on this unit after formatting them on otherPanasonic products or other manufacturer’s equipment.- You may not be able to play +R discs on other equipment after formatting them on thisunit.If you finalize the disc on the equipment used for formatting, play becomes possible.6, 76–Please tell me about CD-R andCD-RW compatibility with the unit.≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the followingstandards: CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG). Close the session or finalizethe disc after recording. This unit can recognize up to 99 folders (groups) and 999 files(tracks) on a disc with MP3 or still pictures (JPEG).≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with the unit.7, 22,237Can 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 DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Videoformat) and +R recorded on the unitbe played 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.31Can I record digital audio signalsusing the unit?≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on the unit are for outputonly. (The audio recorded using the DV automatic recording function from a digital videocamcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)–Can a digital audio signal from theunit 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 48 kHz of sampling frequency.≥You cannot record MP3 signals.42–Can I switch to SAP duringrecording?≥With DVD-RAM, you can, and the audio recorded also changes. Just press [AUDIO].≥With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R you cannot. Change before recordingwith “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu.2542VHSDVDReference