Frequently Asked Questions - Panasonic Diga DMR-EX72S Operating Instructions Manual

Frequently asked questions

Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit
operations.
Set up
Can this unit receive or record High Definition
(HD) broadcasts?
No, this unit cannot receive or record High Definition (HD)
broadcasts.
Can this unit receive or record a programme
broadcasted in Dolby Digital 5.1?
No, this unit cannot receive or record a programme
broadcasted in Dolby Digital 5.1 ch, but can receive or record
the same programme in MPEG AUDIO 2ch, which is
broadcasted simultaneously.
What equipment is necessary to play multi
channel surround sound?
You 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. (
Are the headphones and speakers directly
connected to the unit?
You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through
the amplifier etc. (
The television has a Scart terminal and
component video input terminal. Which 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 or a multi system television using
PAL mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot
recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur.
( 6, 71)
Is my television progressive output compatible?
All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480
(525)/60i · 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the
manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
Disc
Can I play DVD-Video and Video CDs bought in
another country?
You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not
include "2" or "ALL".
Refer to the disc's jacket for more information. (
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. You also cannot play discs that do not conform to a
standard.
Please tell me about disc compatibility with this
unit.
This unit records and plays DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW
(DVD-Video format), +R, and +RW, and plays DVD-RW (DVD
Video Recording format). However you cannot directly record to
a DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit (playback and copy are
possible). ( 10–11)
This unit also records and plays high speed recording
compatible DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW
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 which have been recorded
in one of the following standards: CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD
(conforming to IEC62107), DivX, MP3, WMA and still pictures
(JPEG). ( 11, 14)
You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.
Recording
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-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format), +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit
be played on other equipment?
You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players
after finalising 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.
If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible
equipment.
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 in the
Setup menu. ( 66)
– 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 or WMA signals.
Can I high speed copy to a disc?
Yes, you can. (When "Rec for High Speed Copy" was set to
"On" before recording the programme.)
Depending on the disc type, the maximum speed varies. ( 48)