76RQT8849Frequently Asked QuestionsDiscs PageCan I play DVD-Video bought inanother country?You can play them if the video standard is NTSC. −However, you cannot play DVD-Video if its region number does notinclude “1” or “ALL”.CoverCan a DVD-Video that doesnot have a region number beplayed?Discs either without region number or region number “1” or “ALL” willnot play on this unit.−What are the constraintsregarding DVD-R, DVD-R DL,DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, and +RWcompatibility with the unit?The unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, and +RW, and plays DVD-RW(DVD Video Recording format).62, 63The unit also records and plays high speed recording compatiblediscs.81After recording but before finalizing these discs (except +RW disc):– You may not be able to play and record discs on this unitafter recording them on other Panasonic products or othermanufacturers’ equipment.– You may not be able to play and record discs on other equipmentafter recording them on this unit.After finalizing the disc, however, you will be able to play it on anyDVD-Video compatible player.−What are the constraintsregarding CD-R and CD-RWcompatibility with the unit?This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded inone of the following standards:CD-DA, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG). Close the session or finalizethe disc after recording. This unit can recognize up to 99 folders(groups) and 999 files (tracks) on a disc with MP3 or still pictures(JPEG).63, 64You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with the unit. −Setup PageWhat equipment is necessaryto play multi-channel surroundsound?You cannot play back multi-channel sound on this unit without otherequipment. You must connect this unit with an optical digital audiocable to an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.52Can the headphones andspeakers be directly connectedto the unit?You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through theamplifier, TV, etc.−The television has an S-VIDEOIN terminal and COMPONENTVIDEO IN terminals. Whichshould I connect with?The output picture quality increases in the following order:VIDEO IN terminal S-VIDEO IN terminal COMPONENTVIDEO IN terminals.−Is my TV progressive outputcompatible?All Panasonic TVs that have 480p input terminals are compatible.Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV.−