Panasonic AG-VP300P - Manual (Page 60)

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Q&A
Connection
I have a TV equipped with both the S-video input and the
component video inputs. Which one should be used?
≥To view only the video on the DVD section, it is recommended to
connect to the component video inputs. ( lpage 13)
The component video inputs allow the signals on a DVD to be
output as they were recorded and reproduce colors with higher
fidelity than using the S-video input terminal.
However, this connection does not output the video on the VCR.
To view the video on the VCR, connect the OUT1(VCR/DVD)
terminal to the video input terminal on the TV.
I would like to enjoy Dolby Digital or 5.1-ch surround audio of
DTS. What equipment is necessary?
≥To enjoy the 5.1-ch surround audio, use an AV amplifier with a
built-in decoder (with 5.1-ch audio input terminals) and 6
speakers.
Video Cassette
Can I use an S-VHS cassette to record and play?
≥Yes, you can. However, the unit only records VHS, even on an
S-VHS cassette. ( lpage 20)
Cassettes recorded in S-VHS mode can be played back, but the
S-VHS’s original picture quality is not reproduced.
VCR playback
Can cassettes recorded overseas be played back?
Yes, if they were recorded in NTSC format in the SP, LP or EP
mode.
Can cassettes recorded in the VP mode of this unit be played
back on other VCRs?
≥No.
Play back cassettes recorded in the VP mode on this unit.
Recording
Is it possible to only listen to the left-channel audio or right-
channel audio for stereophonic broadcasting (only the main
audio channel or sub audio channel for bilingual
broadcasting) while recording?
≥Yes, it is possible.
Select the desired channel with [AUDIO]. ( lpage 31)
Is it possible to record only the left-channel audio or right-
channel audio for stereophonic broadcasting (only the main
audio channel or sub audio channel for bilingual
broadcasting)?
≥No. It is not possible.
Select the desired channel with [AUDIO] when playing back.
Timer recording
Is it possible to view programs on another cassette when the
timer recording is set?
Or is it possible to replace the cassette?
≥It is possible when you cancel the timer recording set.
Press [TIMER ] to turn off the indication “ ” in the unit’s
display, then proceed with the operation. ( lpage 22)
Is it necessary to turn on the TV?
≥If only the timer recording is being set on this unit, it is not
necessary to turn on the TV.
Disc playback
Can DVDs bought overseas be played back?
≥If the DVDs have the region number, “ALL” or “1” and are
recorded in NTSC format, they can be played back.
Check this on the jacket of the DVDs.
Can Video CDs bought overseas be played back?
≥If the Video CDs are recorded in NTSC format, they can be
played back.
Can discs having no region number be played back?
≥The DVD region number means that the DVD conforms to the
Standards. Any DVDs not conforming to the Standards cannot be
played back.
VCR/DVD output switching
Immediately after the unit is turned on, the output is
sometimes switched to DVD automatically. Why?
≥Some discs may automatically start to be played back when the
unit is turned on when such a disc is inserted.
If “OUT1 [VCR/DVD]” in the VCR MENU “OPTION” is set to
“AUTO”, the DVD video output is automatically selected when the
disc starts to be played back. If you do not wish to automatically
switch to the DVD in such cases, select “MANUAL” for “OUT1
[VCR/DVD]” in the VCR MENU “OPTION”. (
lpage 30)
If it is set to “AUTO”, the DVD is not switched to when a unit with
no disc is turned on.