54RQT7392 ReferenceFrequently asked questionsSet up PageDiscRecordingTV Guide On ScreenTM systemWhat 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 and a DTS decoder.≥DVD-Audio:This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound.9—Are the headphones and speakersdirectly connected to the unit?≥You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, etc. 9The television has both S-VIDEO INterminal and COMPONENT VIDEOIN terminals. Which terminal should Iconnect 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 television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can beoutput because this unit’s component video output terminal outputs a progressiveoutput signal.7Is my television progressive outputcompatible?≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input terminals are compatible. Consult themanufacturer if you have another brand of television.—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”.—CoverCan a DVD-Video that does not havea 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 this unit.≥This unit records and plays DVD-R. However, you cannot record onto DVD-R discs thatare 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-RW compatibility with this unit.≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which have been recordedunder one of the following standards: CD-DA, MP3 and Video CD. Close the session orfinalize the disc after recording.≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.14, 27—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 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.45How 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 high speed transfer (dub) to adisc?≥You can record up to 32k recording speed to DVD-R and up to 24k recording speed toDVD-RAM when using a high speed compatible disc.37Can I record digital audio signalsusing this unit?≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this 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 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 PCMHowever, only–As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.–As long as the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48kHz.≥You cannot record MP3 signals.49—Can I switch to SAP duringrecording?≥With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can, and the audio recorded also changes. Just press[AUDIO].≥With DVD-R, you cannot. Change before recording with “Select MTS” in the SETUPmenu.1748I do not want TV Guide On ScreenTMsystem to automatically appear onscreen.≥Select “Off” in “Review options” menu, so that TV Guide On Screen TM system appearsonly when you press [TV GUIDE].23I do not want to use TV Guide OnScreen TM system.≥Set the unit with “Auto Channel Setting”. Note that you can set timer recording onlymanually after you set the unit with “Auto Channel Setting”.50