Panasonic Diga DMR-ES16 Operating Instructions Manual

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RQT895041Frequently asked questionsSet up PageDo the Audio/Video cables need to beconnected to the TV in order to see theMenus?• If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RF modulator isnecessary. Consult your local dealer for more information.8–10What 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 or DTS decoder.• DVD-Audio:This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channelsurround sound.11—Are the headphones and speakers directlyconnected to the unit?• You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, etc. 11The television has both S VIDEO IN terminaland COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals.Which terminal should I connect with?• We recommend the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. Component signaloutputs the color difference signals (PB/P R ) and luminance signal (Y)separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors. If thetelevision is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can beoutput because this unit’s component video output terminal outputs aprogressive output signal.10Is my television progressive outputcompatible?• All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input terminals are compatible.Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.—DiscCan I play DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RWrecorded with this unit with other equipment?• You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing thedisc on this unit. It is not necessary to finalize +RW. However, depending onthe condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and capabilities of theDVD player, play may not be possible. To enable play on other DVD players,please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in the DVD Management menu.36Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and VideoCDs bought in another country?• 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 have aregion number 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-R DL,DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW compatibilitywith this unit.• This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),+R, +R DL and +RW, and plays DVD-RW (VR format).• This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible discs.• After recording but before finalizing +R, +R DL discs– You may not be able to play and record discs on this unit after recordingthem on other Panasonic products or other manufacturer’s equipment.– You may not be able to play and record discs on other equipment afterrecording them on this unit.After finalizing the disc, however, you will be able to play it on any DVD-Videocompatible player.4, 54—Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RWcompatibility with this unit.• This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded under one ofthe following standards: CD-DA, Video CD, MP3, DivX and still pictures(JPEG/TIFF). Close the session after recording.• You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.5, 24—RecordingCan 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 I record digital audio signals using thisunit?• You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit arefor output only. (The audio recorded using the unit’s DV IN terminal from adigital video camcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)—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 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 frequencyof 48 kHz.• You cannot record MP3 signals.39—Can I switch to SAP during recording? • With DVD-RAM, you can, and the recorded audio also changes. Just press[AUDIO].• With DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RWyou cannot. Change before recording with “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )”in the Setup menu.1939Messages/Frequently asked questions