Panasonic DMR-EH75V warranty Connecting with an HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface terminal

STEP 1 Connection

Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal

HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080i or 720p HD video.

Set the following:

From the Setup menu (l 77), “HDMI Video Output” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”. ≥Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).

Connecting to a TV

Connecting to an amplifier

Television Television

HDMI IN

This unit

HDMI cable

Please use a cable 5.0 m (16 2/5 feet) or less in length for stability and prevention of deterioration in video quality.

HDMI IN

HDMI IN

HDMI AV OUT
Y	PB	PR	DVD/VHS C
			R-AUDIO-L	VID
	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AV OUT
	OPTICAL
	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT		R-AUDIO-L	VID
G-LINK	(PCM/BITSTREAM)		DVD PRIORIT

≥If connecting to equipment incompatible with CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) (l 93), copy-protected DVD-Audio cannot be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect the audio cables (red, white) to the corresponding audio input terminals.

≥If you are connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (l 93) and output as 2 channels. (Some discs cannot be

down mixed.)

≥For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):

Depending on the unit, images may not display property or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.)

HDMI OUT

Amplifier’s rear panel

This unit

HDMI AV OUT

Y	PB	PR	DVD/VHS CO
			R-AUDIO-L	VID
	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AV OUT
	OPTICAL
	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT		R-AUDIO-L	VID
G-LINK	(PCM/BITSTREAM)		DVD PRIORIT

≥If the speaker setup cannot be completed on the amplifier, then use the “HDMI Connection Speakers Setting” setting (l 77).

≥If connecting to equipment incompatible with CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) (l 93), copy-protected DVD-Audio cannot be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect to the amplifier with an optical digital cable or audio cables (red and white).

Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control)

If connecting with a Panasonic television equipped with the HDAVI function, you can use this convenient function to control both the recorder and the television.

After connecting the unit to a television using an HDMI cable, set “Ctrl with HDMI” to “On”. (l 77) ≥Depending on the cable used, this function may not be possible.

For the connection to be completed and activate correctly, turn on all HDAVI Control compatible equipment and select this unit’s input channel on the connected television. Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.

Automatic input switching

When the following operations are performed the television will automatically switch the input channel and displays the corresponding action.

≥When play starts on the unit

≥When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., Direct Navigator screen, schedule recording screen)

Note

≥When the unit is recording on the DVD drive, the output does not automatically switch even if when you operate the VHS.

Power on link

The television automatically turns on and the corresponding display appears when the following operations are performed with the television in standby mode.

≥When play starts on the unit

≥When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., Direct Navigator screen, schedule recording screen)

Note

≥When the unit is recording on the DVD drive, the television does not automatically turn on even if when you operate the VHS.

Power off link

When the television is turned off, this unit is also automatically turned off. The unit automatically turns off even if the FUNCTIONS screen, the status message or the on-screen menu is displayed, during playback or when the unit is only scheduled recording.

Note

≥Even if the television is turned off, the unit will not turn off at the same time in the following conditions:

-When you pressed [¥, REC] and the unit is recording.

-When copying

-When finalizing

For your reference

≥When [1, PLAY] is pressed on this unit for “automatic input switching” or “power on link”, the playback is not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents from where playback starts.

In this case, press [:, SKIP] or [6, SLOW/SEARCH] to go back to where playback started.

≥When the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (Optical) terminal is used for audio output and the unit is connected to the television with a HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” in the setup menu. (l 77)

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Equipment compatible with and equipment scheduled to be compatible with HDAVI Control (as of January 2006).

Plasma TVs: TH-42/50/58PX600, TH-37/42/50PX60, TH-58PX60,TH-42PD60, TH-42/50PX6

LCD TVs:TC-26/32LX600, TC-23/26/32LX60, TC-26/32LE60

LCD projection TVs: PT-52/56/61LCX66

Receiver:SA-XR57P

≥The HDAVI Control function will only work if you can connect this unit with Panasonic equipment equipped with the HDAVI control function. Before purchasing equipment, confirm that it has the HDAVI Control function.