Frequently Asked Questions; Maintenance - Panasonic Diga DMR-ES10EB Operating Instructions Manual

Frequently asked questions

Set up
What equipment is necessary to play multi
channel surround sound?
Are the headphones and speakers directly
connected to the unit?
The television has a Scart terminal and
component video input terminal. Which
terminal should I connect with?
Is my television progressive output
compatible?
Disc
Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and Video
CDs bought in another country?
Can a DVD-Video that does not have a region
number be played?
Please tell me about DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R
and +RW compatibility with this unit.
Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW
compatibility with this unit.
Recording
Can I record from a commercially purchased
video cassette or DVD?
Can DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video Format)
and +R recorded on this unit be played on
other equipment?
Can I record digital audio signals using this
unit?
Can a digital audio signal from this unit be
recorded to other equipment?
Can I switch to bilingual broadcast during
recording?

Maintenance

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
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Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
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Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.
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DVD-Video:
You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an
amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.
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DVD-Audio:
Output is not digital with DVD-Audio.
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You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.
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If you have a CRT (cathode ray tube) television, 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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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.
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You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include "2" or
"ALL".
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The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You
cannot play discs that do not have a region number.
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This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, and
plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) and +RW.
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This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R,
DVD-RW, +R discs.
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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, 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).
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You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.
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Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected;
therefore, recording is usually not possible.
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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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You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are for
output only.
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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.
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You cannot record MP3 signals.
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Output is not digital with DVD-Audio.
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With DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].
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With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R, you cannot. Change before
recording with the "Bilingual Audio Selection" in the SETUP menu.
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and
viewing pleasure.
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit's lens over time, making it
impossible to record or play discs.
Use the lens cleaner about once every year, depending on
frequency of use and the operating environment. Read the lens
cleaner's instructions carefully before use.
Lens cleaner: LF-K123LCA1 or RP-CL720 (On sale from May
2005)
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