Panasonic PV DF2704 manual Selecting STILL MODE, DRC Dynamic Range Compression, Auto, Field, Frame

• When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc.

DRC (Dynamic Range

Compression)

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].

Type of	Recommended setting
amplifier to	LPCM	Dolby	dts
be	(DVD)	Digital
connected
No amplifier
is connected
AV amplifier
without			PCM*1
Dolby	PCM	PCM*1
Digital/dts
decoder
AV amplifier
including	PCM	Bitstream*3	PCM
Dolby Digital
decoder
AV amplifier
including			Bitstream*2
Dolby	PCM	Bitstream*3
Digital/dts
decoder

*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.” If “PCM” is selected, there will be stereo sound.

*3 When a Dolby Digital decoder is connected, please select “Bitstream” in “Dolby Digital.” If “PCM” is selected, there will be stereo sound.

Note

•Make settings according to amplifier connected to optical audio output as shown in above table.

8Press ACTION to redisplay DVD MAIN MENU and go to step 4 to set up another item. Or, press ACTION three times to exit.

Selecting STILL MODE

DVD-V

Set to reduce jitter in a displayed still picture or a motion picture.

1Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU.

2Press ▲▼◄► to select “DVD.”

3Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU.

	MAIN MENU
DVD	LOCK LANGUAGE
TV	CLOCK	CH

SELECT: SET:SET

END :ACTION

4Press ▲▼ to select “STILL MODE.”

5Press SET repeatedly for mode.

DVD MAIN MENU

DISC LANGUAGES

AUDIO OUTPUT

STILL MODE	:AUTO
TV MODE	:4:3 Pan&Scan
SELECT	:
SET	:SET
END	:ACTION

AUTO:

“FIELD” (Field still) or “FRAME” (Frame still) is automatically selected during the still mode. (Factory preset)

Field:

“FIELD” (Field still) is always selected. This setting will reduce jitter when compared with “AUTO” on some discs.

Frame:

“FRAME” (Frame still) is always selected. Some texts and fine patterns will be seen clearly when compared with “AUTO” on some discs.

6Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.

Disc Operation

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