Panasonic DMR-EA18K Operating Instructions Manual

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48RQT90484:3 TV settings for DVD-RAMYou can select how to display the image on the TVwhen you watch 16:9 images (DVD-RAM) on a 4:3standard aspect TV.Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).e, r to select “TV Screen”, then qe, r to select “4:3 TV settings forDVD-RAM”, thene, r to select “4:3”, “Pan and Scan(Stretch to fit)” or “Letterbox (Shrinkto fit)”, then[4:3] Recordings are playedas recorded.[Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)] Video recorded for awidescreen is playedwith the sides cut off.[Letterbox (Shrink to fit)] Video recorded for awidescreen is played inthe letterbox style.Component Output SignalIf you connected this unit and a TV with componentvideo cables, select the item compatible with theconnected equipment.Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).e, r to select “TV Screen”, then qe, r to select “Component OutputSignal”, thene, r to select “480i”, “480p”, “720p”or “1080i”, then[720p], [1080i]: Videos from DVD-Video are output with480p, irrespective of the settings.If the video is distorted when the settings arechanged, then press and hold [g] and [q] on the mainunit for 5 seconds or more to set it back to [480i].If this unit is connected to an amplifier via an HDMIcable and audio is not output when these settings arechanged, then use a non-HDMI cable to connect the unit.If this unit is connected to an amplifier, etc. via anHDMI cable with “HDMI Priority” set to “On”, the videowill be fixed to 480i. Turn it “Off” and set it again.If the “TV Aspect” is set to “4:3” (➔ 47), then “480i” or“480p” can only be selected.••••Functions of HDMIPerform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).e, r to select “TV Screen”, then qe, r to select “Functions of HDMI”,thenHDMI PriorityAfter selecting “Functions of HDMI” (➔ above, step 3).e, r to select “HDMI Priority”, thene, r to select “On” or “Off”, then[Off] When connecting equipment such as anamplifier with an HDMI cable and connectingTV (compatible with progressive video) with aComponent Video CableHDMI Resolution*You can only select items compatible with the connectedequipment. This setting normally does not need to bechanged. However if you are concerned about outputpicture quality, it may be improved by changing the setting.To enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to 1080p, youneed to connect the unit directly to a 1080p-compatibleHDTV. If this unit is connected to an HDTV throughother equipment, it must also be 1080p compatible.After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (➔ above, step 3).e, r to select “HDMI Resolution”,thene, r to select the item, then[Auto] Automatically selects the output resolutionbest suited to the connected television(1080p, 1080i, 720p or 480p).[480i][480p][720p][1080i][1080p] When setting video output to “1080p”, werecommend using a Panasonic HIGH SPEEDHDMI cable to prevent video distortion.•Setup Menus