Panasonic AG-VP320 4

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DVD Operation

Audio Output (DVD only)

Select the digital output to be output from the optical

digital audio output connector of DECK.

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■“LPCM (DVD)” selections

OFF: Linear PCM of less than 48 kHz/16 bit

is output. When playing DVDs

recorded in linear PCM of over

48 kHz/20 bit, no digital audio is

output. (Factory preset)

PCM: When playing DVDs recorded in linear

PCM of 48 kHz/20 bit/24 bit or more,

digital audio converted to 48 kHz/16 bit

is output.

(Digital output of PCM audio is

restricted to 48 kHz/16 bit or below for

copyright protection.)

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■“Dolby Digital” selections

Bitstream: Dolby Digital bitstream (1 ch - 5.1 ch)

is output. (Factory preset)

PCM: When you have connected an amplifier

that doesn’t have a built-in Dolby

Digital decoder.

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■“dts” selections

Bitstream: DTS bitstream is output. (Factory

preset)

PCM: When you have connected an amplifier

that doesn’t have a built-in DTS

decoder.

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■“DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)”

selections

OFF: Normal audio range is selected.

(Factory preset)

ON: For dynamic sound even at low

volume,

this is useful for late-night listening.

[Dolby Digital DVDs only].

Press

to select an item,

and

press

SET

repeatedly for

output. (See below.)

Press

to select

“AUDIO OUTPUT,”

and

press

SET

to display screen.

1

3

2

Recommended setting

LPCM

(DVD)

PCM

PCM

PCM

Dolby

Digital

PCM*1

Bitstream

Bitstream*2

DTS

PCM*1

PCM

Bitstream*2

No amplifier is

connected

AV amplifier

(with digital audio

input connector)

without Dolby

Digital/DTS

decoder

AV amplifier

including Dolby

Digital decoder

AV amplifier

including Dolby

Digital/DTS

decoder

Type of amplifier

to be connected

Press

ACTION

to display DVD MAIN MENU.

• Make settings according to amplifier

connected to optical audio output as shown in

above table.

*1 When connecting an amplifier (with an

optical digital input connector) which does

not contain the Dolby Digital or DTS

decoder, be sure to select “PCM”.

If “Bitstream” is selected, starting DVD

play may cause such a high level of noise

as to be harmful to your ears and damage

the speakers.

*2 When a dts decoder is connected, please

select “Bitstream” in “dts.” When a Dolby

Digital decoder is connected, please

select “Bitstream” in “Dolby Digital.” If

“PCM” is selected, there will be stereo

sound.

4Press

ACTION

to redisplay DVD MAIN

MENU and go to step 2 to setup another

item.

Or, press

ACTION

twice to exit.

Contents

Main AG-VP320 Operating Instructions Important Safeguards and Precautions Safety Precautions/Mesures de scurit To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Before Using Congratulations Record/ Playback Time Accessories Remote Control EUR7724KF0R Table of Contents DECK & Cassette Information Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure To record again Break off the tab to prevent recording. DVD-RAM discs Page Location of Controls Remote Control Page Page On Screen Displays / Light-up Indicators On Screen Displays (VCR) Light-up Indicators Connections 1 b AV CABLE Basic Connections Connections For DVD Only (enjoying higher picture quality) or S-VIDEO OUT You CannotYou Can 2-Way Splitter A/B Switch Connections (continued) Audio Connections Connecting Amplifier (2ch stereo system) [Analog connection] Enjoying digital audio output from the digital audio output connector For your reference: (Rear) Before doing Initial Setup Initial Setup (Ready to Play) Continued on next page... Page Clock Language Channels Press ACTION* to display MENU. VCRs Output Channel Playback/ Record on a Tape Playback using DECK buttons 1 2 2 Page Basic DVD Operation DVD 5 3 4 Operation using DECK buttons 6 to start playing. (see below) to select title, and press V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) in DVD mode. Auto-Power Off Function Resume Function Still Picture or Pause Page To Replace program... To Clear program... Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents: Page Audio Mode for Recording Audio Mode for Playback Multi-Brand Control Feature Find your TV Brand Code Number on the following page. Set up for TV control, DVD PAGE AUDIO Page Commercial Skip 1 Index Search Tape Operation Search System Zero Search 1 Repeat Play 1 Auto Operation Functions Play Auto Eject Tape Operation (continued) Tape Position Display 1 Weak Signal Display Feature 1 Auto Shut-Off Feature Special VCR Features Page Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) 4 Playing (Source) VCR Recording (Editing) DECK Connection 1 2 Page AUDIO Vocal Selection for Karaoke Discs (DVD/Video CD) ZOOM AUDIO 2 Picture Zoom (DVD only) Page Program Repeat Play (Video CD/CD only) 4 5 6 1 Page TITLE 2 Title Menu (DVD only) DVD MENU DVD Menu (DVD only) MENU 2 Direct Navigator 1 PLAY LIST D.NAVI* Page DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays 3 <Example of DVD-Video> NUMBER keys repeatedly. to select the setting, and press Page Page Page DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued) MP3/JPEG Playback Operation SET to return to the DVD MAIN MENU. (Press again to return to the MP3/JPEG MENU.) a b c d Do steps 1~3 at left. 3 on the remote or DECK. , then place an MP3/JPEG disc into the disc tray. MP3/JPEG Playback Operation (continued) JPEG Playback Note STILL REW/SLOW- Page Settings for DVD Operation 5 ACTION* Disc Languages (DVD only) Audio Output (DVD only) 4 Settings for DVD Operation (continued) Still Mode (DVD only) TV Mode (DVD only) ACTION* PROGRESSIVE OUT A/V OPTIMIZER A/V OPTIMIZER Language Code List These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions. Warning and Instruction Displays OSD Caution Page Before Requesting Service Power Check the following points if you are having trouble with your DECK. Solution Recording & Playback Solution DVD/ Video CD/ CD Solution Miscellaneous Solution Index