Panasonic DMR-EZ49VEB manual Frequently Asked Questions, Setup, Discs, Guide Plus+

Frequently Asked Questions

Setup

How can I enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to 1080p?

¾Connect the unit to 1080p compatible HDTV using an HDMI cable.

Set “HDMI Video Format” in the Setup menu to “1080p”. (> 12, 70)

What equipment is necessary to play multi-channel surround sound?

¾You cannot playback multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment. You must connect this unit with an HDMI cable or an optical digital cable to an amplifier with a built-in (Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG) decoder and multi- channel speakers. (> 76)

Can the headphones and speakers be directly connected to the unit?

¾You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, TV, etc. (> 76)

Is my TV compatible with progressive output?

¾All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV.

Discs

Can I play DVD-Video, and Video CDs bought in another country?

¾You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “2” or “ALL”. Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information. (> Cover)

Can a DVD-Video that does not have a region number be played?

¾Discs either without region encoding or region code 2 will not play on this unit.

Please tell me about disc compatibility with this unit.

¾This unit records and plays DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW, and plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format). (> 15, 16)

¾This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible discs. (> 91)

¾After recording but before finalising DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R and +R DL.

–You may not be able to play and record discs on this unit after recording them on other Panasonic products or other manufacturers’ equipment.

–You may not be able to play and record discs on other equipment after recording them on this unit.

After finalising the disc, however, you will be able to play it on any DVD-Video compatible player.

Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW compatibility with this unit.

¾This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following standards:

CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107), MP3 and still pictures (JPEG). Close the session or finalise the disc after recording. This unit can recognize up to 300 folders (groups or albums) and 3000 files (tracks) on a disc with MP3 or still pictures (JPEG). (> 16, 18)

¾You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with the unit.

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DVB-T

Which aerial is suitable for receiving digital terrestrial broadcasts?

¾Any (terrestrial) roof aerial can be used. However, depending on the area where you live, a new aerial may be necessary. Consult your local TV aerial installer.

Can this unit receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts?

¾No, this unit cannot receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts.

GUIDE Plus+

Is it possible to programme a recording, with a start and end time that are different from the GUIDE Plus+ system?

¾You can manually change the start and end time of programmes in the Timer Recording menu.

But if timings are altered by more than 10 minutes, “Guide Link” will not be able to function. (> 23)

Can I receive GUIDE Plus+ system data via a connected digital satellite receiver or a Set Top Box?

¾No, only via the built-in tuner. To perform timer recordings with digital satellite receivers or Set Top Boxes, please use the External Link feature or your unit’s manual timer programming. (> 31, 33)

How can I cancel a timer programming?

¾Press [PROG/CHECK] and select the desired entry and then press [DELETE ¢]. (> 34)

What happens when I unplug my unit from the household mains socket?

¾The GUIDE Plus+ system data will not be updated. If the unit is disconnected from the AC mains for a longer period of time, then the GUIDE Plus+ data is lost.

Display the GUIDE Plus+ screen. (> 19, steps 1–2) The GUIDE Plus+ system data will then be automatically updated.

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