Panasonic DVD-RA61A Operating Instructions Manual

17RQT6043Advanced operationsRecording to MDs or cassette tapesTo make a digital recording1. Connect the recording equipment with an optical digital audio cable(➡ [B] above).2. When recording DVDs, make the following settings.ADVANCED SURROUND V.S.S.: OFF (➡ page 10)PCM Down Conversion: Yes (➡ page 20)Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround/MPEG: PCM (➡ page 20)MPEG: Not available in Asia.∫ Analog recordingYou can record to an MD or cassette deck. Using analog connectionmeans sound will be unaffected by the copy guards found on DVDs.To make an analog recordingConnect the recording equipment with an audio cable (➡ [A] above).∫ Digital recordingYou can record the digital signal directly onto an MD.The signals on DVDs will be converted to 48 kHz/16 bit linear PCM.Ensure the following conditions are met.≥There is no copy guard recorded on the disc.≥The recording equipment can handle a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.Note≥The equipment connections described are examples.≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro LogicªA Analog connectionConnect an analog amplifier or system component.ªB Digital connectionConnect a digital amplifier or system component.Change “Digital output” (➡ page 20).To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic≥If you connect an amplifier that can decode Dolby Pro Logic, you will also need to connect center and surround speakers to enjoy surroundsound. Read the instructions for the equipment for connection details.≥Turn Advanced Surround off (➡ page 10). Dolby Pro Logic will not function correctly if Advanced Surround is on.DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)CENTERAUDIO OUTSUB-WOOFER RRFRONTRSURROUNDVIDEOOUTS VIDEOOUTOPTICALSURROUNDLFRONTL L2ch5.1ch DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)CENTERAUDIO OUTSUB-WOOFER RRFRONTRSURROUNDVIDEOOUTS VIDEOOUTOPTICALSURROUNDLFRONTL L2ch5.1chRLAUX INOPTICALAmplifier or system componentInsert fully,with this sidefacing up.Optical digital audio cableDo not bend when connecting.Audio cableWhiteRed