Panasonic Diga DMR-EX79 Operating Instructions Manual

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61RQT9306Setting menus(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)§ [Other ¢¢¢¢]Enter a code (> 71) with the numbered buttons.When the selected language is not available on the disc, thedefault language is played. There are discs where you can onlyswitch the language from the menu screen (> 15).[DVD-V]Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus.≥Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes youmake here.(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)DiscSettings for Playback≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.RatingsSet a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password withthe numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.Do not forget your password.Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)[8 No Limit] All DVD-Video can be played.[1 to 7] Prohibits play of DVD-Video with correspondingratings recorded on them.[0 Lock All] Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.≥Changing settings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)[Unlock Recorder] [Change Password][Change Level] [Temporary Unlock]Soundtrack[English] [German] [French] [Italian][Spanish][Original] The original language of each disc will beselected.[Other ¢¢¢¢]Subtitle[Automatic] If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is notavailable, subtitles of that language willautomatically appear if available on that disc.[English] [German] [French] [Italian][Spanish][Other ¢¢¢¢]§Menus[English] [German] [French] [Italian][Spanish][Other ¢¢¢¢]Settings for Recording≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.Recording time in EP modeSelect the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode(> 20, Recording modes and approximate recording times).[EP ( 6Hours )] You can record for 6 hours on an unused4.7 GB disc.[EP ( 8Hours )] You can record for 8 hours on an unused4.7 GB disc.≥The sound quality is better when using “EP ( 6Hours )” thanwhen using “EP ( 8Hours )”.Aspect for RecordingSets the aspect ratio when recording or copying.[Automatic] The programme will be recorded in the originalaspect used when recording started (includingwhen recording started at a commercial, etc.).[16:9] [4:3]≥When recording or copying to the HDD or DVD-RAM with “Recfor High Speed Copy” set to “Off”, programme will be recordedin the original aspect ratio.≥In the following cases, even when set to “Automatic” or “16:9”,recordings will be made or copied in 4:3.– [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] When the recording mode is set to “EP” or“FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.– When recording or copying to a +R, +R DL and +RW.High-speed copy does not work for the titles recorded in 16:9 evenif they were recorded with “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “On”.Chapter CreationSet the automatic Chapter Creation method. (> 38)[Automatic] [5 minutes][Off] No chapter start points are set.Rec for High Speed CopyYou can copy recorded titles from the HDD to DVD-R, DVD-RDL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW usinghigh speed mode. However, screen size, etc. is restricted(> below).We recommend turning the setting “Off” if high speed copy toDVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme.This setting is effective when recording from a televisionprogramme or external equipment (including DV equipment), orwhen copying from a finalised DVD-Video disc.[On] You can high-speed copy to DVD-R, etc. Press[2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].≥The following restrictions are applied to recordedtitles.– Recordings are made using the aspect ratio setin “Aspect for Recording” (> left).– Select the type of audio in advance from“Bilingual Audio Selection” (> 62).– You are no longer able to switch the audiowhen watching a programme on an inputchannel on the TV connected to this unit.[Off]DVD Speed for High Speed CopySelect the speed of high-speed copying (When using high-speedcopy compatible DVD-RAM 5X, DVD-R, +R 8X or +RW 4Xdiscs).[Maximum][Normal ( Silent )] The noise generated by this unit is lessthan when “Maximum” is selected, howeverthe time required for copying will double(approximately).Start Recording TimeThis function sets the timer recording to start earlier than the TVGuide time.[1 min earlier] [3 min earlier] [5 min earlier][10 min earlier] [Off]Finish Recording TimeThis function sets the timer recording to stop later than the TVGuide time.[1 min later] [3 min later] [5 min later][10 min later] [Off]PictureComb FilterSelect the picture sharpness when recording.The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC”(> 63).[On] Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting.[Off] Select it when recording noisy pictures.Still ModeSelect the type of picture shown when you pause play (> 81,Frames and fields).[Automatic][Field] Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” isselected. (The picture is coarser.)[Frame] Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seenclearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The pictureis clearer and finer.)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 onthe playlist and when using Quick View (PLAYa1.3).Additionally, the positioning of chapter segments maychange slightly.[Off] The points where chapters in playlists change are playedaccurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.