Panasonic Diga DMR-ES10EB Operating Instructions Manual

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RQT801643 ReferenceFrequently asked questionsSet up PageDiscRecordingThe precision parts in this unit are readily affected by theenvironment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions thatcame with the cloth carefully.Observe the following points to ensure continued listening andviewing pleasure.Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making itimpossible to record or play discs.Use the lens cleaner about once every year, depending onfrequency of use and the operating environment. Read the lenscleaner’s instructions carefully before use.What equipment is necessary to play multichannel surround sound?• DVD-Video:You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting anamplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.• DVD-Audio:Output is not digital with DVD-Audio.10—Are the headphones and speakers directlyconnected to the unit?• You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc. 10The television has a Scart terminal andcomponent video input terminal. Whichterminal should I connect with?• If you have a CRT (cathode ray tube) television, we recommend using theScart terminal. You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from this unit byconnecting to an RGB compatible television.If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible withprogressive scan, connect through the component video terminals for high-quality progressive video.If you have a CRT television that is compatible with progressive scan, wecannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur.7, 8Is my television progressive outputcompatible?• All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60pinput terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have anotherbrand of television.—Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and VideoCDs bought in another country?• You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “2” or“ALL”.CoverCan a DVD-Video that does not have a regionnumber be played?• The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. Youcannot play discs that do not have a region number.—Please tell me about DVD-R, DVD-RW, +Rand +RW compatibility with this unit.• This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, andplays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) and +RW.• This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R,DVD-RW, +R discs.4, 5—Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RWcompatibility with this unit.• This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which have beenrecorded under one of the following standards: CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 andstill pictures (JPEG/TIFF).Close the session or finalize the disc after recording. This unit can recognizeup 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.5, 24—Can I record from a commercially purchasedvideo 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-Video Format)and +R recorded on this unit be played onother equipment?• You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing thedisc on this unit. However depending on the condition of the recording, thequality of the disc and capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.33Can I record digital audio signals using thisunit?• You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are foroutput only.—Can a digital audio signal from this unit berecorded to other equipment?• You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the“Digital Audio Output” settings to the following from the SETUP menu.– PCM Down Conversion: On– Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCMHowever, only– As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.– As long as the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequencyof 48 kHz.• You cannot record MP3 signals.• Output is not digital with DVD-Audio.35——Can I switch to bilingual broadcast duringrecording?• With DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].• With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R, you cannot. Change beforerecording with the “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu.—35MaintenanceLens cleaner: LF-K123LCA1 or RP-CL720 (On sale from May2005)