Panasonic DMR-E500HS Operating Instructions Manual

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61RQT7758Convenient functionsTabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)Disc Preferred LanguageChoose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. [DVD-V]≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.≥Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here.≥Enter a code (➡ page 63) with the numbered buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.When the selected language is not available on the disc, the default language is played. There are discs where you can onlyswitch the language from the menu screen (➡ page 28).Soundtrack ≥English ≥French ≥German ≥Italian ≥Spanish≥Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.≥Other ¢¢¢¢Subtitle ≥Automatic: If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is notavailable, subtitles of that language willautomatically appear if available on that disc.≥English ≥French ≥German ≥Italian ≥Spanish≥Other ¢¢¢¢Menus ≥English ≥French ≥German ≥Italian ≥Spanish≥Other ¢¢¢¢RatingsSet a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password withthe numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.≥Do not forget your password.≥8 No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played.≥1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with correspondingratings recorded on them.≥0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.≥Unlock Recorder ≥Change Password≥Change Level ≥Temporary UnlockRecording time in EP modeSelect the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode(➡page 23, Recording modes and approximate recordingtimes).≥EP (6 Hour): You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GBdisc.≥EP (8 Hour): You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GBdisc.DVD-Audio Video mode PlaybackSelect “On” to play DVD-Video content on some DVD-Audio.≥On: The setting returns to “Off” when you change the disc orturn the unit off.≥OffDVD-R Rec for High Speed modeWhen high speed transferring (dubbing) a title to DVD-R, it isnecessary to turn this setting “On” before recording to the HDD,however the screen size etc. is restricted (➡ right). Werecommend turning the setting “Off” if high speed transfer(dubbing) to DVD-R is not necessary when recording aprogramme.≥On: Makes high speed mode transferring (dubbing) to DVD-Rpossible. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press[ENTER]. [“ ” appears in the transferring (dubbing)list (➡page 47).]–Pictures are saved at 4:3.–“Hybrid VBR Resolution” (➡ below) setting is “Fixed”.–Select the type of audio in advance from “BilingualAudio Selection” (➡page 62).≥OffMPEG4 RecPress [ENTER] to show the following settings.MPEG4 Rec ModeIf you set this mode to “XF”, “SF”, “F”, “N” or “E”, you canrecord MPEG4 motion pictures at the selected mode whilerecording the programme to HDD. (➡ page 52,Approximate recording time when recording a MPEG4 titleon Panasonic SD Memory Card)≥XF (Extra Fine) ≥SF (Super Fine) ≥F (Fine) ≥N (Normal)≥E (Economy) ≥Off (Recording will not take place)–When recording bilingual broadcast, select the type of audioin advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection”. (➡ page 62)–You cannot transfer (dub) titles to a MultiMediaCard if youselect “XF” or “SF”.–You cannot select when Auto Renewal Recording is set.(➡ page 26)SD CARD capacitySet the capacity of the card you are using. MPEG4 datarecorded to the HDD will be divided to match the card’scapacity setting. It can then be transferred (dubbed) to thecard.≥8 MB ≥16 MB ≥32 MB ≥64 MB ≥128 MB≥256 MB ≥512 MB ≥1 GB ≥2 GBPicture Comb FilterSelect the picture sharpness when recording.The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC”(➡page 65).≥On: Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use thissetting.≥Off: Select it when recording noisy pictures.Hybrid VBR Resolution (➡ page 68, VBR) ≥Automatic: The resolution is automated to provide efficientrecording with less block noise. [HDD] [RAM]≥Fixed: The resolution is fixed to ensure that there is noloss of source picture resolution while recording.Still ModeSelect the type of picture shown when you pause play(➡page 68, Frames and fields).≥Automatic≥Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.≥Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seenclearly when “Automatic” is selected.Seamless PlaySelects the play mode for play list chapter segments.≥On: The chapters in play lists are played seamlessly. Thisdoes not work when there are several audio typesincluded on the play list and when using Quick View.Additionally, the positioning of chapter segments maychange slightly.≥Off: The points where chapters in play lists change are playedaccurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.AV-in NRReduces video tape noise while transferring (dubbing).≥On: Noise reduction works for input video.≥Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to recordinput as is.