Panasonic DMR-EX78EB Operating Instructions Manual

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73RQT9078Digital Audio OutputChange the settings when you have connected equipmentthrough the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (¼ 80).Press [OK] to show the following settings.PCM Down ConversionSelect how to output audio with a sampling frequency of96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the abovesettings if the signals have a sampling frequency of over96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.[On] Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz.(Choose when the connected equipment cannotprocess signals 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.)Dolby DigitalChoose whether to output by “Bitstream”,which processes Dolby Digital signals onother connected equipment, or to convertthe signals to “PCM (2ch)” on the unitbefore output.[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.DTSChoose whether to output by “Bitstream”,which processes DTS signals on otherconnected equipment or to convert thesignals to “PCM (2ch)” on the unit beforeoutput.[Bitstream] When you have connected the unit to a pieceof equipment having DTS logo.[PCM] When you have connected the unit to a pieceof equipment that doesn’t have DTS logo.MPEGChoose whether to output by “Bitstream” which processesMPEG audio signals on other connected equipment or toconvert the signals to “PCM (2ch)” on the unit before output.[Bitstream] When you have connected the unit to a pieceof equipment with a built-in MPEG decoder.[PCM] When you have connected the unit to apiece of equipment without a built-in MPEGdecoder.Audio Mode for XP RecordingChoose the audio type when recording or copying with XPmode.[Dolby Digital] (¼ 96)[LPCM] (¼ 96) The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower thanthat of normal XP mode recordings. The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if youselected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP.Audio Mode for DV InputYou can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’sDV IN terminal (¼ 29).[Stereo 1] Records audio (L1, R1)[Stereo 2] Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2)subsequent to original recording.[Mix] Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.When recording bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio inadvance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (¼ left). Incorrect settings can cause noise to be output which canbe harmful to your ears and speakers, and audio will not berecorded properly on media such as mini discs.Picture, select “Picture” ¼  ¼ ,  select item ¼ OKSetupPictureSoundDisplayConnectionTuningOthersDiscStill ModeComb Filter OffAutomaticOnSeamless PlayRETURNTAB SELECTComb FilterSelect the picture sharpness when recording.The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC”(¼ 75).[On] Select it to record clear picture.[Off] Normally, use this setting.Still ModeSelect the type of picture shown when you pause play (¼ 96,Frame and Field).[Automatic][Field] Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” isselected.[Frame] Select if you cannot see small text or fine patternsclearly when “Automatic” is selected.Seamless PlaySelect the play mode between playlist chapter segments andpartially deleted titles.[On] The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. Thisdoes not work when there are several audio typesincluded on the playlist and when using Quick View(Play ×1.3). Additionally, the positioning of chaptersegments may change slightly.[Off] The points where chapters in playlists change areplayed accurately, but the picture may freeze for amoment.Picture and Sound SettingsFUNCTIONMENU (¼ 70, Accessing the Setup menu)All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.To Others SetupSound, select “Sound” ¼  ¼ ,  select item ¼ OKSetupPictureSoundDisplayConnectionTuningOthersDiscBilingual Auto SelectionDynamic Range Compression OffM1Audio Mode for XP Recording Dolby DigitalAudio Mode for DV Input Stereo 1Digital Audio OutputRETURNTAB SELECTDynamic Range Compression[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)Change the dynamic range (¼ 96) for easier listening in lowvolume.[On] [Off]Bilingual Audio SelectionWhen recording bilingual programmes from equipmentconnected to the DV IN terminal of this unit, select whether torecord the main or secondary audio type.[M 1] [M 2]Setting Menus