Panasonic Diga DMR-EH59EM Operating Instructions Manual

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76RQT9272AV1(TV)AV HDMI IN HDMI OUT HDMI INHDMI AV OUTThis unitTVReceiverWhen connected to an HDMI compatible unit, anuncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted,enabling you to enjoy high quality, digital video and audio withjust one cable. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV(High Definition Television), the output can be switched to1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video. Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have theHDMI logo (as shown on the cover). When setting video output to “1080p”, please use theHDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.When connected to an HDMI compatible unit anConnecting with an HDMI (High DefinitionMultimedia Interface) TerminalUsing an HDMI (High Definition MultimediaInterface) Cable (not included)Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM” functionWhen connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or areceiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function,linked operations would be possible. [¼ 42,Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVIControl TM”/Q Link)] It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m),RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.This method allows you to enjoy multi-channel surroundsound on DVD-Video.WheuncoenabWheUsing an Audio Cable (not included) for Better SoundUse this connection to play sound through speakersconnected to an amplifier or system component. Connect to terminals of the same colour.You can improve sound quality by connecting this unit toan amplifier or system component using the audio cableor the optical digital audio cable.This unitAmplifier or System ComponentOPTICALOPTICAL INDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)Insert fully with this side up.Do not bend cable sharply.AUDIO INR LAUDIOVIDEOThis unitAmplifierorSystem ComponentLR Connect an amplifier or system component with abuilt-in decoder with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEGdecoders. Adjust settings in “Digital Audio Output” (¼ 69).Additional ConnectionsConnecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)If the 21-pin Scart cable is connected, the following functions areavailable. Download from the TV (¼ 42) Direct TV Recording (¼ 27) Watching Digital Satellite Programmes (¼ 20)(In this case, make sure to switch the television input to “AV”.)Thi th d ll t j lti h l dUsing an Optical Digital Audio Cable (notincluded) for Better SoundNotes When this unit is connected to an amplifier with an opticaldigital audio cable and connected to a television with anHDMI cable, you can enjoy the highest quality of audio fromthe disc by setting “Digital Audio Output” to “Optical Only” inthe Setup menu (¼ 71).In this case audio is only output from the amplifier not thetelevision. You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not meantfor DVD. Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check theterminal shape of the equipment to be connected.Notes If connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channelaudio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down-mixed(¼ 92) and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with anHDMI cable (some discs cannot be down-mixed). You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that areincompatible with HDCP.For display units compatible with HDCP (High-Band widthDigital Content Protection) that are equipped with a digitalDVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):Depending on the unit, picture may not display properly orat all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable(audio cannot be output). Set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical” (¼ 71).(The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.)