Panasonic Diga DMR-EX99V Operating Instructions Manual

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77VQT2J46Setting menus(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)Depending on the connected equipment, some items may beshaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you maynot be able to change the settings.ConnectionTV AspectSet to match the type of television connected.[16:9] When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television.[Pan & Scan] When connected to a 4:3 aspecttelevision, side picture is trimmedfor 16:9 picture.[Letterbox] When connected to a 4:3 aspecttelevision. 16:9 picture is shown inthe letterbox style.TV SystemChange the setting to match the equipment you are connectingwith, or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titleson the HDD.[PAL] ≥Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-systemtelevision. Titles recorded using NTSC are played asPAL 60.≥Select to record television programmes and PAL inputfrom other equipment.≥[HDD] Select when playing a PAL input title recorded onthe HDD.[NTSC] ≥Select when connecting to a NTSC television.Television programmes cannot be recorded properly.≥Select to record NTSC input from other equipment.≥[HDD] Select when playing a NTSC input title recordedon the HDD.≥This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already havePAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes canbe recorded onto the HDD.)≥If “NTSC” has been selected, the TV Guide system cannot beused.≥During recording, timer recording standby or EXT LINK standby,this unit cannot play discs that do not match the “TV System”(PAL/NTSC) setting. Set “TV System” to match the discs beforeplaying them.To change the setting all at once (PAL!#NTSC)While stopped, keep pressing [∫] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on themain unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.HDMI Settings≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.HDMI Video FormatYou can only select items compatible with the connectedequipment. This setting normally does not need to be changed.However if you are concerned about output picture quality, it maybe improved by changing the setting.≥To enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to 1080p, you needto connect the unit directly to 1080p compatible HDTV. If thisunit is connected to an HDTV through other equipment, it mustalso be 1080p compatible.[576i / 480i] [576p / 480p] [720p] [1080i][1080p] When setting video output to “1080p”, we recommendusing High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMIlogo (as shown on the cover) and are less than5 meters to prevent video distortion etc.[Automatic] Automatically selects the output resolution bestsuited to the connected television (1080p, 1080i,720p, 576p / 480p or 576i / 480i).Aspect for 4:3 VideoTo play a 4:3 title when connected with an HDMI cable, set howto show pictures on a 16:9 widescreen television.[4:3] Picture output expands left or right.[16:9] Picture is output as original aspect withside panels.NoteDigital Audio Output[HDMI and Optical][Optical Only] Select when this unit is connected to anamplifier with an optical digital audio cable andconnected to a TV with an HDMI cable andyou want to enjoy the highest quality of audiofrom discs (> 81 ).VIERA LinkSet to use “HDAVI Control” function when connected with anHDMI cable to a device that supports “HDAVI Control”.[On][Off] Select when you do not want to use “HDAVI Control”.AV1 OutputSet according to the terminal of the connected TV.If this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, you cannot select“RGB 1” or “RGB 2”.When a decoder is connected, do not set to “RGB 1”.[Video]Select when a TV that can receive a composite signal is connected.[RGB 1]Select when a TV that can receive an RGB signal is connected. Ifyou always would like to view the picture from the unit in RGBsignal, select this mode. The TV screen will automatically switchto display the picture from the unit when the unit is turned on.[RGB 2]Select when a TV that can receive an RGB signal is connected. Ifyou would like to switch to display the picture from the unit onlywhen playback or viewing menus, select this mode.AV2 SettingsSet to match the connected equipment.≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.AV2 InputSet to “RGB / Video” or “RGB” when receiving or recording RGBoutput from external equipment.[RGB / Video] [RGB] [Video] [S Video]AV2 Connection[Decoder] When a decoder is connected to descramble thescrambled signals (e.g., C+decoder).[Ext] When the VCR or a digital satellite receiver isconnected.Ext LinkThis setting cannot be made when the “TV System” is set to“NTSC” (> 77).[Ext Link 1] When a digital satellite receiver which transmits aspecial control signal recordings via the 21-pinScart cable is connected.Start and stop timings of recording are controlledby the control signal.[Ext Link 2] When external equipment with a timer function isconnected.When it turns on, recording starts.When it turns off, recording stops.Active Antenna[On] Select this when you will use indoor antenna that is notequipped with power supply.[Off]