Panasonic DMR-BW500 Operating Instructions Manual

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17RQT9132When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digitalvideo and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.≥This unit incorporates HDMI TM (V.1.3a with Deep Colour, x.v.Colour TM , High Bit rate Audio) technology (> 114, 115).≥Video sources converted to 1920k1080 resolution, while of high quality, will exhibit somewhat lower subjective image resolution than true,native 1080p full-HD sources. See dealer for details.≥Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).≥When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI Cables 5.0 meters or less.[Note]≥If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (> 114) andoutput as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)≥You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatible with HDCP.For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital DVI inputterminal (PC monitors, etc.):Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.)Connection to enjoy high definition imagesRegarding VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” functionWhen connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would bepossible. [> 76, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM”/Q Link)]≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.Recommended part number:RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.RFRFININRFRFOUTOUTAV2 (EXT)AV1(TV)OPTICALCOAXIALCOMPONENTCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTVIDEO OUTOUTOUTAV4 INAV4 INS VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-LP R P B Y10BASE-T/100BASE-TXDIGITALDIGITAL AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)HDMI AV OUTAVHDMI INAVFully wired 21-pin Scart cable21-pin Scart cableThis unit’s rear panelHDMI cableTelevision’s rear panel Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)If the 21-pin Scart cable is connected, the followingfunctions are available.≥Direct TV Recording (> 76)≥Pause Live TV programme(> 77)≥Watching pictures from digital satellite receiver(In this case, make sure to switch thetelevision input to “AV”.)[Required]setting]≥Set “HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI Audio Output”to “On” (> 90).(The default setting is “On”.)Digital satellite receiver’s rear panelSTEP 1 Connection