Panasonic DMR-E51 manual Picture, Sound

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Changing the unit’s settings (continued)

≥Underlined items are the factory presets.

ªPicture

Hybrid VBR Resolution (REC)

Switch between automatic and fixed hybrid VBR resolution when recording.

[Automatic] [Fixed]

Automatic

The unit automatically switches resolution rates during recording according to the image. The unit reduces block noise, which occurs during MPEG compression, by selecting the optimum rate.

Fixed

The resolution rate is fixed to ensure the resolution rate is not reduced.

Still Mode (PLAY)

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play. [Automatic] [Field] [Frame]

Field

Less blurred field stills are shown. Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.

Frame

Sharper frame stills are shown. Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected.

ªSound

PLAY t1.3 & Audio during Search (PLAY) (page 14) [RAM] [DVD-R][DVD-V] [VCD]

Choose whether to operate the Quick View (Play k1.3) or not and whether to have sound during search.

[On] [Off]

Dynamic Range Compression (PLAY)

[DVD-V](Dolby Digital only)

Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. [On] [Off]

Bilingual Audio Selection (REC) (page 16)

Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when recording to DVD-R.

[M1] [M2]

Digital Audio Output (PLAY)

(Press [ENTER] (10) to show the following settings. To return to the previous screen, press [RETURN] (23).)

PCM Down Conversion (page 54)

[On] [Off]

≥Select “On” when using a copyright protected disc, since the audio output does not work.

Dolby Digital (page 54)

Choose whether to output Dolby Digital bitstream signals for decoding on other equipment or to convert them to PCM signals for 2-channel output.

[Bitstream] [PCM]

DTS (page 54)

Choose whether to output DTS bitstream signals for decoding on other equipment or to not output signals at all.

[Bitstream] [Off]

MPEG (page 54)

Choose whether to output MPEG bitstream signals for decoding on other equipment or to convert them to PCM signals for 2-channel output.

[Bitstream] [PCM]

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Contents DVD Video Recorder Contents B @ N Remote control Control reference guideMain unit Entering titlesUnit’s display Control reference guideDisplays VaroVarning VorsichtRemote control BatteriesUse Television operationDiscs Discs you can useDiscs you can use for recording and play Play-only discsDiscs that cannot be played Audio format logosTypes of disc for the type of connected DiscsConnect as following steps Connecting and Setting upSockets Connecting and Setting up Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorderAuto Setup To cancel Auto Setup before it finishesClock setting menu appears after Auto Setup finishes Selecting TV screen typePlaying discs When a menu screen appears on the televisionErasing a programme that is being played Starting play from where you stopped it Resume Function Quick View Play t1.3Fast forward and rewind-SEARCH Slow-motion playManual Skip SkippingSelecting an amount of time to skip Time Slip When using DVD-R Changing audioMarking places to play again Marker Using Display menus to mark positionsMarking positions directly Using menus to play MP3 discs Using the tree screen to find a groupRecording television programmes One Touch Recording-Specify a time to stop recording Flexible recording mode FRRecording television programmes Playing while you are recording Simultaneous recording and playTo stop play and recording Press Direct NavigatorUsing the Functions window Using the Functions windowChecking the recording during recording Time Slip Watching the television while recordingUsing the Functions window Functions window iconsTimer recording Using G-CODEnumber to make timer recordingPress G-Code 2 button Press the numeric buttons 4 to enter the G-CODEnumberTo change the programme Timer recordingIf - appears under Name after entering a CODEnumber Manual programming To change the timer recording programmeTo put the unit on recording standby Starting and canceling programmes To clear a timer recording programmeTo put the unit on recording standby Press , Timer To check programmesWhen connected to the other equipment Recording from a video cassette player≥Select AV1, AV2 or AV3 Press ≥Stop play on the other equipment as wellEnter Title Entering titlesAbout Disc Information Disc Protection Releasing disc protectionDisc Information Use 3, 4 10 to select Disc Protection and press EnterErase all programmes FormatSelect No in or Cancel in and press Enter Press Return Finalize -Creating DVD-VideoUse 3, 4 10 to select Finalize and press Enter To stop finalizingUsing the Direct Navigator Selecting programmes to playDinosaur About the programme listErasing programmes Checking programme contentsEntering and editing programme titles Protecting programmes Releasing programme protectionPadlock mark appears Padlock mark disappearsErasing parts of a programme Dividing programmesTo erase another part of the same programme To change the point to divideUsing Play List to edit programmes Displaying Play ListPlay Scenes Edit PL Copy PL Erase Enter Title Properties About the Play List Scene screenUsing Play List to edit programmes Creating Play ListTo specify another scene Select Next after and press Enter 10, then repeat steps 3Playing Scenes Playing Play ListTo erase a Play List or a Play List Scene during play Adding Scenes to a Play List Moving a SceneTo re-edit a Play List Scene Erasing a Scene from a Play ListChecking Play LIST’s contents Copying Play ListErasing a Play List Titling Play ListCommon procedures Using Display menusDisc menu Picture menu Play menuSound menu Use 3, 4 Repeat playIf the Video CD has playback control To cancel the Child Lock Enjoying more powerful soundChild Lock Upgrading your systemConnecting a digital amplifier or system component a Connecting an analog amplifier or system component BUpgrading your system To enjoy Dolby Pro LogicUse 3, 4 10 to select Ntsc and press Enter Use 3, 4 10 to select Progressive Ntsc and press EnterTo enjoy progressive video Component Video OUT terminal Connecting a video cassette recorder Changing the unit’s settings Press FunctionsSummary of settings TuningSettings Changing the unit’s settingsPicture SoundDisplay ConnectionEntering a password Ratings Digital outputRemote Setting Use 3, 4 10 to select the Settings tab and press 2 or 1≥The Setup screen appears ≥Use 1, the factory set code, under normal circumstancesClock Settings Channel SettingsSelecting the manual tuning Handling the Tuning BOX screenAuto-Setup Restart Adding, deleting and moving channelsShipping Condition Country Settings DMR-E50GN onlyUse 2, 1 10 to select Yes and press Enter Status displays Changing the information displayedDisplay examples Press Status 28 to change the information displayedMaintenance Maintenance and HandlingDisc handling Glossary 1 chGlossary Title/Chapter DVD-VideoTrack ExampleService Unit status Solutions Number Self-diagnosisError messages Causes and solutions Error displaysInformation Troubleshooting guide PowerPicture Progressive videoTroubleshooting guide Remote controlDisplays PlayRecording and timer recording DMR-E51GCS SpecificationsDMR-E50GN Page Index