Frequently asked questions, Set upPage, Cover | Panasonic DMR-E65

Frequently asked questions

Set upPage

What equipment is necessary to play multi	≥DVD-Video:	8
channel surround sound?	You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting
	an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.
	≥DVD-Audio:	—
	This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel
	surround sound.

Are the headphones and speakers directly	≥You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier	8
connected to the unit?	etc.

The television has both S-VIDEO IN	≥Connecting with the component video out terminal provides a more	7
terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO IN	vivid picture compared to connecting with the S-Video out terminal.
terminals. Which terminal should I connect	If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with
with?	progressive scan, connect through the component video terminals for
	high-quality progressive video.
	If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL
	mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend
	progressive output as some flickering can occur.

Is my television progressive output	≥All Panasonic televisions that have 576P (625P)/480P (525P) input	—
compatible?	terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another
	brand of television.

Disc
Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and	≥You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “4”	Cover
Video CDs bought in another country?	or “ALL”.

Can a DVD-Video that does not have a	≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a	—
region number be played?	standard. You cannot play discs that do not have a region number.

Please tell me about DVD-R and DVD-RW	≥This unit records and plays DVD-R. However, you cannot record onto	—
compatibility with this unit.	DVD-R discs that are 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	≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which have	12, 23
compatibility with this unit.	been recorded under one of the following standards: CD-DA, MP3 and
	Video CD. Close the session or finalize the disc after recording.	—
	≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.	—	Reference

Recording
Recording
Can I record from a commercially	≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected;	—
purchased video cassette or DVD?	therefore, recording is usually not possible.

Can a DVD-R recorded on this unit be	≥You can play on DVD-R compatible players after finalizing the disc on	37
played on other equipment?	this unit; however, due to the condition of the recording, play may not be
	possible.

How many times can I write to a DVD-RAM	≥You can write to the disc approximately 100,000 times depending upon	—
disc?	the conditions of use.

Can I record digital audio signals using this	≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit	—
unit?	are for output only. (The audio recorded using the DV automatic
	recording function from a digital video camcorder, for example, is
	recorded digitally.)

Can a digital audio signal from this unit be	≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change	41
recorded to other equipment?	the “Digital Audio Output” settings to the following in the SETUP menu.
	–PCM Down Conversion: On
	–Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM
	However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and
	the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of
	48 kHz.
	≥You cannot record MP3 signals.	—

Can I switch to bilingual broadcast during	≥With DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].	22
recording?	≥With DVD-R, you cannot. Change before recording with “Bilingual Audio	41
	Selection” in the SETUP menu.

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Panasonic DMR-E65 manual Frequently asked questions, Set upPage, Cover, Recording

Contents

Example Model No. DMR-E65RQT7450-L This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate Climates Getting started Accessories Table of contents Remote control Useful features Unit’s display Remote controlControl reference guide Main unit Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty When the unit is not to be used for a long timeDo not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder Component video output Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart TerminalConnecting to a VCR with 21-pin Scart terminal Started Connection to a stereo amplifier Connecting an amplifier or system componentConnection To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video Auto-Setup Press Functions Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Setup and press EnterTo enjoy progressive video Selecting television type and aspect Television operation When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displayPoint the remote control at the television To change the code on the remote control Discs that cannot be played Disc and card informationDiscs you can use for recording and play 12 cm/8 cm Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cm Structure of folders displayed by this unit Accessory discsCards useable on this unit Types of disc for the type of connected Press ¥ REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress DVD to select the DVD drive Press W X CH to select the channel Playing while you are recording Recording modes and approximate recording times Refer to the control reference on Flexible RecordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press Enter Press G-Code Timer recordingPress F Timer Using G-CODEsystem to make timer recordings Manually programming timer recordings To change a programme To exit the timer recording listTo put the unit on timer recording standby Check, change or delete a programme Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Manual Skip Operations during playSkipping the specified Time Time Slip Changing audio Editing operations during playErase Create chapter Press TOP Menu Using menus to play MP3Using the tree screen to find a group Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group Inserting/Removing the SD/PC card Playing still picturesSD card slot PC card slot Rotate Press DVD or SD/PC to select the drivePress Direct Navigator Useful functions during still picture play Press Display Using on-screen menus and Status messagesDisc menu-Setting the disc content On-screen menus Picture menu-Change the picture quality Status messagesPress Status Play menu-Change the play sequence Editing Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapter Enter Name Set up Protection§Cancel Protection§ Press 2, 1 to select Yes and press Enter Properties Press Return Creating, editing and playing play listsCreating play lists Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Play List and press Enter Play list operations Editing and playing play lists/chapters Press 2, 1 to select number of print 0 to Set up Protection §Editing still pictures Picture and folder operation Manual recording Recording from a video cassette recorderStart play on the other equipment Press ¥ REC Transferring dubbing still pictures Transferring dubbing using the transferring dubbing list To exit the Functions window Functions windowPress Functions Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select an item and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select Disc Protection and press Enter Setting the protectionDisc and card management Press Functions Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Disc Enabling DVD-R to be played on other equipment-Finalize Erasing all the contents of a disc or card-Format Character and press Enter Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a Functions Changing the unit’s settingsSummary of settings Common procedures Picture Changing the unit’s settingsTabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presets Mpeg ConvenientConnection TV Aspect DTS Manual TuningPress 3, 4 to select Manual and press Enter TV System Clock settings Disc and card handling Maintenance/Disc and card handlingChild Lock Unit care Safety precautions Specifications Glossary Recording Frequently asked questionsSet upPage Cover On the unit’s display Error messagesOn the television Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Play starts but then stops Ratings passwordPlay Play fails to start even when Play is pressed Index