Panasonic DMR-EH68, DMR-EH58 operating instructions Picture, Sound, Display

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Picture

(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)

Comb Filter

Select the picture sharpness when recording.

The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC” (➡ 60).

[On]

Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this

 

setting.

[Off]

Select it when recording noisy pictures.

Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play (➡ 78, Frames and fields).

[Automatic]

 

[Field]

Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is

 

selected. (The picture is coarser.)

[Frame]

Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be

 

seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The

 

picture is clearer and finer.)

 

 

Seamless Play

Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and partially deleted titles.

[On]

The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This does

 

not work when there are several audio types included on

 

the playlist and when using Quick View (PLAYa1.3).

 

Additionally, the positioning of chapter segments may

 

change slightly.

[Off]

The points where chapters in playlists change are played

 

accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.

Sound

(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)

Dynamic Range Compression

[DVD-V](Dolby Digital only)

Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

[On]

[Off]

Bilingual Audio Selection

Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when: ≥Recording or copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-

Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW. ≥“Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”.

≥Recording or copying sound in LPCM (➡ right, “Audio Mode for XP Recording”).

[M 1]

[M 2]

≥You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an external source, such as when copying from a video cassette recorder (except from DV equipment connected to this unit’s DV input terminal). Select the audio on the other equipment.

≥When recording from the unit’s DV terminal, select the type of audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” (➡ right).

Digital Audio Output

Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➡ 64).

≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. ≥Signals are converted to 48 kHz despite the settings below if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz, or the

disc has copy protection.

[On]

Signals are converted to 48 kHz. (Choose when the

 

connected equipment cannot process signals with a

 

sampling frequency of 96 kHz.)

[Off]

Signals are output as 96 kHz. (Choose when the

 

connected equipment can process signals with a

 

sampling frequency of 96 kHz.)

Dolby Digital

Select how to output the signal. Select “Bitstream” if the connected equipment decodes the signal. Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2 channels. ≥Not making the proper settings may result in noise.

[Bitstream]

When connecting to equipment displaying the

 

Dolby Digital logo.

[PCM]

When connecting to equipment not displaying the

 

Dolby Digital logo.

DTS

 

Select how to output the signal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select “Bitstream” if the connected

 

 

 

 

 

 

equipment decodes the signal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal

settings

 

and outputs it as 2 channels.

 

 

 

≥Not making the proper settings may

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

result in noise.

 

 

[Bitstream]

When connecting to equipment displaying the

 

 

 

DTS logo.

unit’s

 

[PCM]

When connecting to equipment not displaying the

 

 

 

 

DTS logo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the

 

MPEG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select how to output the signal.

Changing

 

Select “Bitstream” if the connected equipment decodes the signal.

 

Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2

 

 

channels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

≥Not making the proper settings may result in noise.

 

 

[Bitstream]

When connected to equipment with a built-in

 

 

 

MPEG decoder.

 

 

[PCM]

When connected to equipment without a built-in

 

 

 

MPEG decoder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio Mode for XP Recording

Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode. [Dolby Digital] (➡ 78) [LPCM] (➡ 78)

≥The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than that of normal XP mode recordings.

≥The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you selected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP.

≥When recording a bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ left).

Audio Mode for DV Input

You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s DV input terminal (➡ 23).

[Stereo 1] Records audio (L1, R1).

[Stereo 2] Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2) subsequent to original recording.

[Mix]

Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.

≥When recording bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ left).

Display

(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)

On-Screen Messages

Choose whether to show status messages automatically.

[Automatic] [Off]

Grey Background

Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the grey background when tuner reception is weak.

[On][Off]

FL Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.

This setting is fixed with “Automatic” if you set “Power Save” (➡ 61) to “On”.

[Bright]

[Dim]

[Automatic]

The display turns dark during play and disappears when

 

the unit is turned off. It reappears momentarily if a button

 

is pressed. While using this mode, the standby power

 

consumption can be reduced.

 

 

Pause Live TV Icon

Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the on-screen icon while using the Pause Live TV function.

[On][Off]

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Contents Example Model No. DMR-EH68RQT9075-L Before use If you see this symbolHow to replace the fuse For Saudi ArabiaTable of contents Use Included accessoriesRemote control information BatteriesIncluded HDD Hard disk drive handling careUnit care Handling care/Unit careTurn the unit on Remote controlControl reference guide AustraliaandN.ZControl reference guide 1Standby/on switch Í/IMain unit Unit’s displayLead on Before Connection Connecting a televisionRead AC MainsRegarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM function This unit’s rear panel RequiredsettingConnection Return Country setting screen appears on the televisionDVD Numbered ButtonsRecording format HDD and disc informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play HDD and disc information Play-only discsDiscs that cannot be played HDD and disc information/USB memory and card information USB memory and card informationUSB memories you can use on this unit Cards you can use on this unit EH68MP3 Regarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures JpegStructure of folders displayed by this unit Inserting, removing the SD card EH68 Media handling Disc/USB memory/SD cardInserting discs Inserting, removing the USB memoryPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs To specify a time to stop recording- One Touch Recording Recording television programmesPress W X CH to select the channel Press ¥ REC to start recordingProgramme Timer recording using G-CODEsystem ForAustraliaandN.ZPress OK Press G-CodeDeleting during play Deleting titlesImportant notes for recording Recording modes and approximate recording times When the format confirmation screen is displayedWhen removing a recorded disc Advanced recordingPlaying while you are recording Flexible RecordingPress F Rec Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OKDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Copying from a video cassette recorderManual recording To release the unit from recording Advanced timer recordingManually programming timer recordings To cancel recording when recording has already begunAuto Renewal Recording Advanced timer recordingCheck, change or delete a programme Relief RecordingChanging audio during play Advanced playbackOperation during play To edit the group of titles HDD Switching the Direct Navigator appearanceTo sort the titles for easy searching To play grouped titles HDDShowing the menu screen Playing DivX video contentsPlaying DivX, MP3 and still pictures Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and press Playing MP3 filesShow MP3 Menu screen Press 1 while a track is highlighted to display Tree screenPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OK Playing still picturesShow Album View screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press OKRotate Useful functions during still picture playTo play music recorded on HDD Playing musicTo play music CD Useful functions during music playTo pause the TV programme you are watching-Pause Live TV Convenient functionsFunction Menu window Download from the TV Power on linkPower off link Linked operations with the TV Viera Link Hdavi ControlTMOperate this unit Easy control only with Viera remote controlUsing the Function Menu window toIf you select Chapter View Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapterPartial Delete Set up Protection §Cancel Protection Title operationsPress Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press 2, 1 to select the source titleMove Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations Add ChapterAlbum still picture and picture operation Editing still pictures and musicEditing still pictures Jpeg Select the album to be edited and press OptionAlbum CD/group MP3 and track CD/ MP3 operation Deleting still pictures and music using Delete NavigatorEditing music Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Entering textShow Enter Name screen Entering text/Copying titles or playlists Copying titles or playlistsApproximate copying times Max. speed Press 2, 1 to select Start and press OK CopyPress Function Menu Press 3, 4 to select Copy and press OK Press 3, 4 to select the title you want to copy and pressCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy To edit the copying list Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeSet Copy Time Press 3, 4 to select Start Copying and press OKVIDEO§ Copying SD Video from an SD card EH68Copying SD Video from a video equipment EH68 VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAMCopying still pictures Copying using the copying listCopying still pictures Register still pictures for copyPress 2, 1 to select Yes Press OK to start copyingCopying music from a USB memory Copying music to HDDAbout the Gracenote Database Copying music from a CDUpdating the database on this unit To update the Gracenote DatabasePreparing the update data Press 2, 1 to select Yes and press OK to start copyingDisc menu-Setting the disc content Using on-screen menus/Status messageUsing on-screen menus Common proceduresPress Status Status messagesPress 3, 4 to select HDD Common proceduresSetting the protection HDD, disc and card managementDeleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titles Deleting all the contents-FormatHDD, disc and card management Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise Creating Top Menu-Create Top MenuTuning Changing the unit’s settingsDisc Display PictureSound Connection Others Child Lock Other SettingsTelevision operation Test by turning on the television and changing channelsAdditional connections Connecting a television with S Video terminalsConnecting a television with Component Video terminals Additional connections Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminalConnecting a stereo amplifier Connecting with an Hdmi compatible television and receiverConnection Connecting a television and VCRAdditional connections Read AC Mains Lead on BeforeUSB Frequently asked questionsFunction Menu MessagesOn the television Messages On the unit’s display Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide When copying, it takes a long Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot recordTimer recording does not stop Even when is pressedSD EH68 CD VCD USB turn off the power To reset the ratings level Copying, deleting and settingTo reset this unit To return all the settings other PresetSafety precautions EH58 SpecificationsForAsia ForAustraliaandN.Z ForMiddleEast ForMiddleEast Tuner system Channel coverageRGB Glossary1080p GlossarySampling frequency 1080iWeb Site http//panasonic.net RQT9075-L Index
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