Panasonic Diga DMR-EZ28EB Operating Instructions Manual

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10RQT9118You can enjoy high-quality picture by adding the HDMI cable connection to the 21-pin Scart cable connectionbetween the unit and your TV on page 8, 9.Connecting to a Television with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) CableWhen connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted,enabling you to enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cable. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.This unit incorporates HDMITM (V.1.3 with Deep Colour) technology that can reproduce greater colourgradation (4096 steps) when connected to a compatible TV.A lower colour gradation (256 steps), without deep colour, will be reproduced if connected to a TV which does notsupport deep colour.The unit will automatically set appropriate output to suit the connected TV.Video sources converted to 1920 × 1080 resolution, while of high quality, will exhibit somewhat lower subjectiveimage resolution than true, native 1080p full-HD sources. See dealer for details.Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).When outputting 1080p signal, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linkedoperations would be possible. [➔ 38, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”/Q Link)]This unit incorporates HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Colour) technology.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 utilized.•••Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM” functionAV1(TV)COMPONENTVIDEO OUT AV2(EXT)Rear of this unitAV OUTRear of satellite receiver AVHDMI INAVRear of TVConnecting with a Panasonic TV(VIERA)If the 21-pin Scart cable (notsupplied) is connected, the followingfunctions are available.Direct TV Recording (➔ 23)Watching pictures from satellitereceiver (➔ 16)(In this case, make sure to switchthe television input to “AV”.)••21-pin Scart cable(not supplied)HDMI cable(not supplied)Set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical” (➔ 55). (The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.)To enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to 1080p, you need to connect the unit to 1080p compatible HDTV andset “HDMI Video Format” in the Setup menu to “1080p” (➔ 55).NotesIf connecting to equipment that is only audio compatible with 2 channels audio output, audio with 3 channels ormore will be down-mixed (➔ 72) and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable (some discscannot be down-mixed).For display units compatible with HDCP (High-Band width Digital Content Protection) that are equipped with adigital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):Depending on the unit, picture may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable(audio cannot be output).•••••••Basic Connection