Panasonic DMR-ES20 DVR User Manual


 
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Frequently asked questions
Set up Page
Disc
Recording
What equipment is necessary to play multi
channel surround sound?
DVD-Video:
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.
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Are the headphones and speakers directly
connected to the unit?
You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.
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The television has a Scart terminal and
component video input terminal. Which
terminal should I connect with?
If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube) we recommend using
the Scart terminal. You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from this unit by
connecting to an RGB compatible television.
If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with
progressive scan, connect through the component video terminals for high-
quality progressive video.
If you have a CRT television that is compatible with progressive scan, we
cannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur.
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Is my television progressive output
compatible?
All 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 television.
Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and Video
CDs bought in another country?
You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number are not supported by this
player.
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Can a DVD-Video that does not have a region
number be played?
The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You
cannot play discs that do not have a region number.
Please tell me about DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R
and +RW compatibility with this unit.
This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, and
plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) and +RW.
This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R,
DVD-RW, +R discs.
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Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW
compatibility with this unit.
This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which have been
recorded under one of the following standards: CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD
(conforming to IEC62107), MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).
Close the session or 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 this unit.
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Can I record from a commercially purchased
video cassette or DVD?
Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected;
therefore, recording is usually not possible.
Can DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video Format)
and +R recorded on this unit be played on
other equipment?
You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the
disc on this unit. However depending on the condition of the recording, the
quality of the disc and capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.
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Can I record digital audio signals using this
unit?
You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are for
output only. (The audio recorded using the unit’s DV input terminal from a
digital video camcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)
Can a digital audio signal from this unit be
recorded 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/DTS/MPEG: PCM
However, only
–As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.
–As long as the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency
of 48 kHz.
You cannot record MP3 signals.
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Can I switch to bilingual broadcast during
recording?
With DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].
With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R, you cannot. Change before
recording with the “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu.
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Optional Accessories
Product numbers correct as of April 2005. These may be subject to change.
DVD-RAM 9.4 GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge: LM-AD240ME (compatible with high speed recording 5X)
LM-AD240LE (compatible with high speed recording 3X)
4.7 GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge: LM-AB120ME (compatible with high speed recording 5X)
LM-AB120LE (compatible with high speed recording 3X)
4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge: LM-AF120ME (compatible with high speed recording 5X)
LM-AF120LE (compatible with high speed recording 3X)
DVD-R 4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge: LM-RF120ME (compatible with high speed recording 8X)
LM-RF120LE (compatible with high speed recording 4X)