Panasonic Diga DMR-EH59EM Operating Instructions Manual

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69RQT9272Digital Audio OutputChange the settings when you have connected equipment throughthe unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (¼ 76).Press [OK] to show the following settings.PCM Down ConversionSelect how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.Signals are converted to 48 kHz despite the above settings if thesignals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz, or the disc hascopy protection.[On] Signals are converted to 48 kHz. (Choose when theconnected equipment cannot process signals withsampling frequency of 96 kHz.)[Off] Signals are output as 96 kHz. (Choose when theconnected equipment can process signals with samplingfrequency of 96 kHz.)Dolby DigitalChoose 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] When connected to equipment with a built-in DolbyDigital decoder.[PCM] When connected to equipment without a built-in DolbyDigital decoder.DTSChoose 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] When connected to equipment with a built-in DTSdecoder.[PCM] When connected to equipment without a built-inDTS decoder.MPEGChoose whether to output by “Bitstream” which processes MPEGaudio signals on other connected equipment or to convert thesignals to “PCM (2ch)” on the unit before output.[Bitstream] When you have connected the unit to a piece ofequipment with a built-in MPEG decoder.[PCM] When you have connected the unit to a piece ofequipment without a built-in MPEG decoder. 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.Refer to the operating instructions for connected devices to verifywhether or not they can decode each of the audio formats.Audio Mode for XP RecordingChoose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode.[Dolby Digital] (¼ 92)[LPCM] (¼ 92) The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than that ofnormal XP mode recordings. The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you selectedLPCM when using a recording mode other than XP. When recording a bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio inadvance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (¼ left).Audio Mode for DV InputYou can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s DVIN terminal (¼ 30).[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).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 71).[On] Select it to record clear picture.[Off] Normally, use this setting.Still ModeSelect the type of picture shown when you pause play (¼ 92, Frameand Field).[Automatic][Field] Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.[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. This doesnot work when there are several audio types included on theplaylist and when using Quick View (Play ×1.3). Additionally,the positioning of chapter segments may change slightly.[Off] The points where chapters in playlists change are playedaccurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.Picture and Sound SettingstFUNCTIONMENU (¼ 66, Accessing the Setup Menu)All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.Others SetupSound,  select “Sound” ¼  ¼ ,  select item ¼ OKSetupPictureSoundDisplayConnectionTuningOthersDiscBilingual Audio 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 92) for easier listening in low volume.[On] [Off]Bilingual Audio SelectionSelect whether to record the main or secondary audio type when: Recording or copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW. “Recording Format” is set to “Video format”. Recording or copying sound in LPCM (¼ right, “Audio Mode for XPRecording”).[M 1] [M 2] You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from anexternal source, such as when copying from a video cassetterecorder (except from DV equipment connected to this unit’s DVinput terminal). Select the audio on the other equipment. When recording from the unit’s DV terminal, select the type of audiorecording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” (¼ right).Setting Menus