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RQT9487
Frequently asked questions
Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit
operations.
Set up
Which aerial is suitable for receiving digital
terrestrial broadcasts?
¾ You can use your current aerial. 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 Defi nition
(HD) broadcasts?
¾ Yes, this unit can receive and record High Defi nition (HD)
broadcasts. Record in DR recording mode.
What do I need to play multi channel surround
sound?
¾ Connect the appropriate amplifi er/receiver to the HDMI AV
OUT terminal, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (OPTICAL,
COAXIAL). (➡ 95, 96)
Are the headphones and speakers directly
connected to the unit?
¾ You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through
the amplifi er etc. (➡ 95, 96)
My television has S VIDEO IN terminal,
COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals and HDMI IN
terminal. Which should I connect with?
¾ The different levels of picture quality input are listed below in
order from highest to lowest. HDMI IN JCOMPONENT VIDEO
IN JS VIDEO IN JVIDEO IN. However, it will take longer for
the picture output to start up when this unit is connected with
the HDMI IN terminal.
Disc
Can I play DVD-Video bought in another country?
¾ Playback of the following discs is not possible.
– DVD-Video discs that do not include region “4” or “ALL”.
Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information. (➡ Cover)
Can DVD-Video that does not have a region
number be played?
¾ The region management information for DVD-Video indicates
that the disc conforms to industry standards. You cannot play
discs that do not conform to industry standards or do not have
a region number.
Please tell me about disc compatibility with this
unit.
¾ Refer to “HDD and disc information”. (➡ 6–10)
Recording
Can I record from a commercially purchased
video cassette or DVD?
¾ Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy
protected; therefore, recording is usually not possible.
Can the disc recorded with this unit play on other
equipment?
¾ Refer to “Play on other players” in “HDD and disc information”.
(➡ 9)
Can I high speed copy to a disc?
¾ Yes, you can. (But you may not high speed copy depending on
the disc to copy or the title.) (➡ 46)
Depending on the disc type, the maximum speed varies.
¾ Title in DR mode on the HDD can be copied to disc at high
speed if the recording mode is converted using “DR File
Conversion” (➡ 44). (But you may not high speed copy
depending on the disc to copy or the title.) (➡ 46)
Is it possible to copy to the disc, SD card or USB
memory after copying HD video (AVCHD format)
to the HDD?
¾ It can be copied to the disc.
– It will be copied with SD quality. (It cannot be copied as it is in
HD picture quality.)
¾ It cannot be copied to SD card or USB memory.