Panasonic DMR-EZ49VEB manual Glossary

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Glossary

Bitstream

This is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by a decoder.

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)

CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM- compatible recorders and discs.

Decoder

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.

Deep Colour

This unit incorporates HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Colour) technology that can reproduce greater colour gradation (4096 steps) when connected to a compatible TV.

You can enjoy exceptionally rich, natural-looking colours, with smooth, detailed gradation and minimal colour banding.

[A lower colour gradation (256 steps), without Deep Colour, will be reproduced if connected to a TV which does not support Deep Colour. The unit will automatically set appropriate output to suit the connected TV.]

Dolby Digital

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2 channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method.

When recording on this unit Dolby Digital (2 channel) is the default audio.

Down-mixing

This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on some discs into two channels. It is useful when you want to listen to the 5.1- channel audio recorded on DVDs through your TV’s speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing. If this is the case, this unit can only output the front two channels.

Drive

In the instance of this unit, this refers to the disc (DVD) and video cassette (VHS). These perform the reading and writing of data.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. This means you can hear dialogue clearly at low volume.

Film and Video

DVD-Video are recorded using either film or video. The unit can determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output.

Film:

Recorded at 25 frames per second (PAL discs) or 24

 

frames per second (NTSC discs). (NTSC discs

 

recorded at 30 frames per second as well.)

 

Generally appropriate for motion picture films.

Video:

Recorded at 25 frames/50 fields per second (PAL

 

discs) or 30 frames/60 fields per second (NTSC

 

discs). Generally appropriate for TV drama

 

programmes or animation.

Finalise

Aprocess that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc. possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalise DVD- R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL on the unit. After finalising, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit. However, finalised DVD-RW can be formatted to become recordable.

Folder

This is a place on the disc where groups of data are stored together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the place where still pictures (JPEG) are stored.

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment.

You can format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format) and +RW or unused +R and +R DL on this unit.

Formatting irrevocably erases all contents.

Frame and Field

Frame refers to the single images that constitute the video you see on your TV. Each frame consists of 2 fields.

 

Frame

Field

Field

≥A frame still shows 2 fields, so there may be some blurring between them, but picture quality is generally better.

≥A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but there is no blurring.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

Unlike conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable. This unit supports high- definition video output [720p (750p), 1080i (1125i) and 1080p (1125p)] from HDMI AV OUT terminal. To enjoy high-definition video a high definition compatible television is required.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression.

LPCM (Linear PCM)

These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs.

MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group)

A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding colour video. MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite based digital broadcasting. This unit records programmes using MPEG2.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately 1/10 of its size without any significant loss of audio quality.

Pan & Scan/Letterbox

In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they will be viewed on a widescreen TV (16:9 aspect ratio), so images often don’t fit regular TVs (4:3 aspect ratio). 2 styles of picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.

Pan & Scan:

The sides are cut off so the picture

 

fills the screen.

Letterbox:

Black bands appear at the top and

 

bottom of the picture so the

 

picture itself appears in an aspect

 

ratio of 16:9.

Playback control (PBC)

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus on the screen.

(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)

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Contents Example About descriptions in these operating instructionsRegion number supported by this unit ≥ Connection with Hdmi terminal ≥ Deep Colour Digital SwitchoverEasy access to various functions How to replace the fuse Before useSafety Precautions Table of ContentsSetting Menus Other SettingsAdvanced Editing ReferenceRemote Control Information/Unit Care Remote Control InformationUsing the remote control Unit CareMedia Handling Remote Control Location of Parts/ControlsRear Panel Unit’s DisplayMain Unit Connecting to a Television only Basic ConnectionThis unit Pin Scart terminalConnecting AC mains lead included When the unit is not to be used for a long timeTo view digital satellite programmes To record digital satellite programmesConnecting with a Panasonic TV Viera This case, make sure to switch the television input to AVDigital Satellite receiver AV2 EXT AV1TVSetting the Channels and Clock When setup has completed, the confirmation screen appearsTo cancel Auto-Setup Preparation4 to change the setting Press the numberedButtons to enter your choice of a Digit PIN numberRecording Modes and Durations Disc HandlingUsable Discs for Recording and Playback Types of disc for the type of connected TV Play-only DiscsDiscs that Cannot be Played USB Memory Handling USB memories you can use on this unitMusic files and Still Pictures Jpeg MP3 File InformationStill Picture JPEG§2 Information RDL CDWatching Television  to turn the unit on  TVTo select desired channel To directly enter ChannelsPlayback To select the DVD driveStopping Play 2, 1 to select an item, then OKStopping Play Pausing Play To select the VHS driveInsert a cassette Playing a Video CassettePausing Recording Stopping Recording Recording Television ProgrammesInsert a disc or video cassette To start recordingTimer Recording What is FREEVIEWTM?4, 2, 1 to select the future programme, then OK ProgrammingCopying Titles One Touch Copy Press and hold for about 3 secondsTo copy without finalising Copying Titles VHS J DVD≥When you start copying from the selected title Copying Titles or Playlists DVD J VHSRAM -R -RDL -RW‹V› -RW‹VR› +R +RDL +RW VHS Preparation To copy from a finalised discDeleting Titles 4 to select Delete, then OK 4 to select Video, then OK4, 2, 1 to select the title, then Pause To select Delete, then OKBroadcast in multi-channel sound Copy-onceRecording VHS Recording Modes and Durations Advanced RecordingDVD Recording Modes and Durations Repeatedly until the desired time Is reachedTo select Yes, then OK Press and hold for about 1 second4 to select Others, then OK 4, 2, 1 to select the title to play, then OKFlexible Recording Playing while you are recordingRecording from a Digital Satellite Receiver Satellite receiver you haveConnected To select the DVD or VHS DriveRecording from an External Device Advanced Timer Recording 4 to select New Timer Programme, then OK1 to move through the items To set the items To select Stop Recording, then OKIf the Overlapped Timer Recording screen appears PROG/CHECK then 3, 4 to select Programme2, 1 to make changes Then OKStart and end of recording is controlled by TV Make timer programming on the TV  to turn the unit offMaking timer recordings on the television What is the Guide Plus+ system? Using the Guide Plus+ listGuide Plus+ system View advertisementYellow to display List of categories4 to select Free Word Search, then OKAdvanced Disc Playback 4, 2, 1 to select the title you want to watch, then OK4 to select the time, then OK Advanced Video Cassette Playback To fast-forward the tape. to rewind the tapeTwice to Jet Search forward. twice to Jet Search in reverse More secondsPress and hold until the picture noise disappears CH simultaneouslyPress and hold until the shaking stops Press and hold for about 5 or More secondsPlaying Music files and Still Pictures Jpeg Show Album View screen 2, 1 to select an album2, 1 to select Set, then Playing still picturesTo select Zoom in, then OK 4 to select Rotate Right or Rotate LEFT, then OK2, 1 to select the picture 4 to select Properties, thenConvenient Functions Function Menu DisplayWith the unit stopped Change which drive is usedWhat is Viera Link Hdavi Control? VIERALink What is Q Link? QLinkPress and hold ¥ Direct TV REC for 1 second ≥This unit supports Hdavi Control 5 functionEasy control only with Viera remote control Information Messages To show the screen information4 to select Audio Description, then OK 4 to select Audio Description 1 to select Auto, then ReturnEntering Text To change the categoryStatus Several times to cycle through available displays Entering textAccessing the Title View Titles-EditingTitle Operations Refer to Title Operations rightSet up Protection/Cancel Protection RAM +R +RDL +RW Partial DeletePress 1 Play to start play Press OK at the point you want to use asChapter Operations Accessing the Chapter ViewChapters-Creating and Editing Accessing the Playlist View Creating, Editing and Playing PlaylistsCreating Playlists Editing Playlists/ChaptersChapter Operations EditChapter View Album still picture/Picture Operations Accessing the Album still picture/Picture ViewStill Pictures-Editing Deleting still pictures using Delete Navigator Set up Protection/Cancel ProtectionProperties RAM -R -RDL CD USB 5a Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the item, then press Delete ¢Copying Titles or Playlists Copying Titles VHS DVDRegister titles and playlists for copy Cancel all registered copying setting and listsCopying Titles or Playlists DVD VHS When the top menu is displayed Copying list icons and functionsDVD-V VHS Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the title you want to startCopying Still Pictures RAM RAMMenu is automatically displayed Register still pictures for copyPress and hold Return for 3 seconds To select another folderSetting On-Screen Display Accessing the On-Screen DisplayPicture Menu RAM -R -RDL -RW‹V› +R +RDL +RW DVD-V -RW‹VR› Playback NRCopy NR Sound MenuAccessing the Management Menus DVD ManagementFinalising RDL -RW‹V› +R +RDL Create Top Menu +RWAccessing the Setup Menu Setup MenuChannel Settings DVB Auto Setup by Signal Quality DVB Auto Setup by Region DVB Manual TuningSignal Condition Signal StrengthPlayback/Recording and Picture Settings Sound and Display Settings Connection Settings VHS Settings System Settings System Update Software Update in StandbySoftware Update Search Now Default SettingsChild Lock Other SettingsUsing the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TV Additional Connections Using an Audio Cable not included Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable not includedAdding an Amplifer or Receiver Insert fully with this side up Do not bend cable sharplyReceiver Frequently Asked Questions SetupDiscs Guide Plus+What can or cannot be done using the USB port on this unit? Mpeg PCMMessages On the Unit’s DisplayOn the TV Troubleshooting Guide To Reset This UnitGeneral Issues Power General Issues DisplaysGeneral Issues Operation General IssuesGeneral Issues DVB-T General Issues USB Playback Issues PicturePlayback Issues Sound Playback Issues OperationPlayback Issues Music Playback Issues VHS PicturePlayback Issues VHS Sound Playback Issues VHS PlayRecording Issues VHS Recording Editing Issues Copying, deleting, and setting protection takes a long timeCannot format Cannot delete chaptersSpecifications DVD-R SLGlossary Signal Quality ProtectionSampling frequency ThumbnailThis Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate Climates For business users in the European Union Index
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