Panasonic DMR-ES40VS Operating Instructions Manual

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Convenient functions42VQT0R73≥ Underlined items are the factory default settings.∫ VideoStill ModeWhen “On” is selected for “Progressive” (l 39), the setting for “StillMode” is not effective.Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.(l 58, “Frame and field”)[Automatic] [Field] [Frame]Black Level ControlSelect “Normal”, “Lighter” or “Darker” to adjust the black level controlto the desired setting for picture enhancement.Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.Input LevelAdjusts the black level of the input signal.[Lighter] [Darker]Output Level (Composite/SVideo)Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO OUTand S-VIDEO OUT terminal.[Lighter] [Darker]Output Level (Component)Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the COMPONENTVIDEO OUT (Y/PB /P R) terminals.[Lighter] [Normal] [Darker]∫AudioDynamic Range Compression[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)Change the dynamic range (l 58) for easier listening in low volume.[On] [Off]Select MTSSelect whether to record the main or secondary audio type (SAP)when recording or transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R. (You cannot select the audio type on the unitwhen recording audio to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or+R from an external device. Select it on the external device.)[Main] [Secondary Audio Program (SAP)]Digital Audio OutputChange the settings when you have connected equipment throughthe unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (l 14).Press [ENTER] to display the menu.PCM Down ConversionSelect how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or88.2 kHz.≥Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the abovesettings if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHzor 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.[On] [Off]Dolby DigitalChoose whether to output by “Bitstream” which processes DolbyDigital signals on other connected equipment or to convert thesignals to “PCM (2ch)” on the unit before output.[Bitstream] [PCM]DTSChoose whether to output by “Bitstream” which processes DTSsignals on other connected equipment or to convert the signals to“PCM (2ch)” on the unit before output.[Bitstream] [PCM]° Incorrect settings can cause noise to be output which can beharmful to your ears and speakers, and audio will not be recordedproperly on media such as mini discs.Select Audio Channel For DV InputSelect the kind of sound when recording from the unit’s DVterminal.[Stereo 1] [Stereo 2] [Mix]Field Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.Frame Select if you cannot see small text or fine patternsclearly when “Automatic” is selected.On Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choosewhen the connected equipment cannot processsignals with sampling frequency of 96 kHz or88.2 kHz.)Off Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choosewhen the connected equipment can process signalswith sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)Bitstream When you have connected the unit to a piece ofequipment having Dolby Digital logo.PCM When you have connected the unit to a piece ofequipment that doesn’t have Dolby Digital logo°.Bitstream When you have connected the unit to a piece ofequipment having DTS logo.PCM When you have connected the unit to a piece ofequipment that doesn’t have DTS logo°.Stereo 1 Records sound (L1, R1) when DV recording is takingplace.Stereo 2 Records added sound such as narration (L2, R2)subsequent to original recording.Mix Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.≥When recording MTS broadcast, select the type ofaudio in advance from “Select MTS” (labove)DVD