DMR E20

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KWallace
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Joined: Aug 5 2002

Hi,
Anyone out there got a Panasonic DMR-E20, if so , maybe you can answer some questions before i go out and buy one( i would prefer to buy the E20 as apposed to the E30 because the E20 has a firewire socket and the E30 dosen't)!
Q1. Can i edit a tape in Pinnacle Studio Deluxe and record it onto DVD-R ? (I know i can record it onto DVD RAM)
Q2. Is it possible to connect the E20 to a TV which dosen't have a scart socket, I'm sure the E20 connects to a TV via the RF connections.
Q3. Can the E20 play mp3's ?
Q4. Will a DVD-R which has been made on the E20 play in a new DVD player ? If so, which make and model ?

Any advice, much appreciated.

KWallace.

Julian Barnes
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Joined: Jan 13 2002

Hi,
Bought one a couple of weeks ago when price dropped. Try and answer a couple of your questions,

1. U can record direct to DVD-R from tape either Dv or analoge.
2. yes connecting to the RF downloads the available channels, but for viewing I use scart connection.
3.Not tried one, cant see any ref in manual for mp3.
4.After the process of finalisation I can play the dvd-r in my Pioneer 444 and Sony 315,
You need to carefully choose the make of disc that will work with your equipment.

As a matter of interest the manual says the Panny wont play dvd-rw but mine does (data safe)

I"m sure others will have more help for you.
Regards

Julian

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PhilipL
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Joined: Mar 12 2002

Hi

Just to add, these things do not output via RF. Videos of course you tune in a spare channel and the TV picks up the picture like any other signal, however DVD Recorders only output via SCART/S-Video or Composite.

If your TV has none of these I do not think you will be able to see anything, it will record the programs of course, just not show them via the aerial.

Regards

Philip