60RQT8023ReferenceFrequently 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 and a DTS decoder.≥DVD-Audio:Output is not digital with DVD-Audio.15—Are the headphones and speakersdirectly connected to the unit?≥You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, etc. 15Is my television progressive outputcompatible?≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Consult themanufacturer if you have another brand of television.—The television has both S-VIDEO INterminal and COMPONENT VIDEOIN terminals. Which should I connectwith?≥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.14Can 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”. Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.—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. You also cannot play discs that do notconform to a standard.—Please tell me about DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R and +RW compatibility withthis 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.8, 9—Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW compatibility with this 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/TIFF). Close the session orfinalize the disc after recording. This unit can recognize up to 99 folders (groups) and999 files (tracks) on a disc with MP3 or still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.9, 33,35—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 DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Videoformat) and +R recorded on this 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 discand capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.—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 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.≥Output is not digital with DVD-Audio.56——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, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R you cannot. Change before recordingwith “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu.2256Can I high speed transfer (dub) to adisc?≥When using a high speed recording compatible disc, you can transfer (dub) a one hourprogram 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 time.43