Panasonic DMR-ES30V operating instructions Frequently asked questions, Set up, Disc

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Frequently asked questions
Set up			Page
What equipment is necessary to	≥DVD-Video:		15
play multi channel surround	You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifier
sound?	equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.
	≥DVD-Audio:		–
	This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound.
Can the headphones and speakers	≥You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.		15
be directly connected to the unit?
The TV has both S Video input	≥Connecting with the component video terminal provides a more vivid picture compared to		15
terminal and component video	connecting with the S Video terminal.
input terminals. Which terminal	If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan,
should I connect with?	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 TV progressive output	≥All Panasonic television that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals		–
compatible?	are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
Disc			Page
Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio	≥You cannot play DVD-Video if its region number does not include “4” or “ALL”.		7
and Video CDs bought in another
country?
Can a DVD-Video that does not	≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot		–
have a region number be played?	play discs that do not have a region number.
Please tell me about DVD-R, DVD-	≥The unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, and plays		6, 7
RW, +R and +RW compatibility with	DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) and +RW.
the unit.	≥The unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R		6
	discs.
Please tell me about CD-R and	≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following		7, 21,
CD-RW compatibility with the unit.	standards: CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF). Close the session or		22
	finalize the 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/TIFF).
	≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with the unit.		7
Recording			Page
Can I record from a commercially	≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore,		–
purchased video cassette or DVD?	recording is usually not possible.
Can DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video	≥You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on		29
format) and +R recorded on the unit	this unit. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and
be played on other equipment?	capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.
Can I record digital audio signals	≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on the unit are for output		–
using the unit?	only.
Can a digital audio signal from the	≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio		42
unit be recorded to other	Output” settings to the following from the SETUP menu.
equipment?	- “PCM Down Conversion”: “On”
	- “Dolby Digital”/“DTS”/“MPEG”: “PCM”
	However, only
	- As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.
	- As long as the recording equipment is compatible with 48 kHz of sampling frequency.
	≥You cannot record MP3 signals.		–
Can I switch to bilingual broadcast	≥With DVD-RAM/cassette tape, you can. Just press [AUDIO].		–
during recording?	≥With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R you cannot. Change before recording		42
	with “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu.

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