Panasonic DMR-HS2 Operating Instructions Manual page 57

This model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a
Dolby Digital or DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound.
Digital connection
To enjoy multi-channel surround
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
sound
Connect a digital amplifier or system
Connect an amplifier with a built-in component.
decoder or a decoder-amplifier combina- @Change the settings in "Digital Audio
:ion. Output" (+page 62).
@Change the settings in "Digital Audio
Output" (+page 62).
you cannot use DTS Digital Surround
decoders not suited to DVD.
Amplifier
Speakers (Example)
Connect three or more speakers
for surround sound.
Insert fully, with this
side facing up.
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Optical digital audio cable
Do not bend sharply when
connecting.
Analog connection
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
Connect an analog amplifier or system com-
ponent.
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Audio cable
Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes
Digital recording Analog recording
You can record the digital signal directly to digital recording equip- You can record to a cassette deck or other recording equipment (+
ment (+ Connection
q
above). Connection
q
above).
There are no limitations on recording analog signals as there are
with digital signals.
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*With DVD, the following conditions must be met: @ the disc
doesn't have protection preventing digital recording, and @ the
recording equipment can handle signals with a sampling fre-
quency of 48 kHz.
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You cannot record DTS signals.
When recording DVDs, make the following settings.
V.S.S.: OFF (+page 51)
PCM Down Conversion: On (+page 62)
Dolby Digital: PCM (+page 62)
DTS: Off (+page 62)