Panasonic Diga DMR-BS750EB Operating Instructions Manual

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105RQT9430TipsTo change the setting without using the menu(PAL ↔ NTSC)While stopped, press and hold [g] and [; OPEN/CLOSE] onthe main unit simultaneously for about 5 seconds.NotesThis unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already havePAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes canbe recorded onto the HDD, BD-RE or BD-R.)If “NTSC” has been selected, the TV Guide system cannot be used.If the current “TV System” setting does not match the “TVSystem” of a disc or a title recorded on the HDD:the title cannot be played.the disc cannot be played during recording, timer recordingstandby or EXT LINK standby.Change the “TV System” to play the disc or the title. Alsonote that the “TV System” setting should be changed backto the previous setting after the playback.•••––HDMI ConnectionÚ1Press [OK] to show the following settings.HDMI Video ModeSelect “On” when video is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal.[On][Off] When the equipment such as amplifi ers is connectedusing HDMI cable, and TV is connected to theCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. (Setup beforeconnecting to the amplifi ers.)HDMI Video FormatÚ2You can only select items compatible with the connectedequipment. If you are concerned about output picture quality, itmay be improved by changing the setting.[576p/480p] [720p] [1080i][1080p] When outputting 1080p signal, we recommend usingHigh Speed HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo(as shown on the cover) and are less than 5 metersto prevent video distortion etc.[Automatic] Automatically selects the output resolution best suited to theconnected television (1080p, 1080i, 720p or 576p/480p).BD-Video 24p OutputWhen playing BD-Video recorded in 24 frames, this unit displayseach frame at 1/24 second intervals the same interval originallyshot with the fi lm movie.This item is effective only when the unit is connected to a TVwith an HDMI terminal that supports 1080/24p input.[On] Images in 24p are output in 24p as they are. (Onlywhen “HDMI Video Format” is “Automatic” or “1080p”)HoweverWhen video is being output at 24 frames, imagesfrom any other terminal than the HDMI terminalmay not be output properly.When images other than 24p are played, imagesare output at 60p.––[Off]•HDMI Audio Output[On][Off] When connected to TV with HDMI cable, and connected to amplifiersnot compatible to HDMI with a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.HDCP on HDMI Output[On][Off] If you connect a DVI device that is not compatible withHDCP, set to “Off”. In this case, some programmes,BD-Video or DVD-Video cannot be seen.VIERA Link[On][Off] Select when you do not want to use “HDAVI Control”.•Component ResolutionThis sets the video output resolution when using the componentvideo terminal.[576i/480i] [576p/480p] [720p] [1080i]You cannot change the setting while the “HDMI Video Mode” isset to “On”.Set the “HDMI Video Mode” to “Off” and set the “AV1 Output” to“Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)”.If it is set to “720p”, images other than “720p” will be output as“1080i”.Even if you select “720p” or “1080i”, the video output resolution isrestricted to “576p/480p” when:freesat programmes in HD quality is output.DVD-Video discs, DivX and BD-Video discs recorded at a rateof 50 fields per second are played.images via AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV input are output.••••–––AV1 OutputSelect “Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)” forcomponent output (progressive output).Set according to the signal and terminal of the connected TV.[Video (with component)]Select when a TV is connected that can receive a composite signal.[S Video (with component)]Select when a TV is connected that can receive an S Video signal.[RGB 1 (without component)]Select when a TV is connected that can receive an RGB signal.If you always would like to view the picture from the unit in RGBsignal, select this mode. The TV screen will automatically switch todisplay the picture from the unit when the unit is turned on.[RGB 2 (without component)]Select when a TV is connected that can receive an RGB signal.If you would like to switch to display the picture from the unit onlywhen playback or viewing menus, select this mode.If this unit is connected with an HDMI cable and “HDMI VideoMode” is set to “On”, you cannot select “RGB 1 (withoutcomponent)” or “RGB 2 (without component)”.•AV2 SettingsSet to match the connected equipment.Press [OK] to show the following settings.AV2 InputSet to “RGB/Video” or “RGB” when receiving or recording RGBoutput from external equipment.[RGB/Video][RGB][Video][S Video]The unit automatically detects whether the input signalfrom the AV2 terminal is an RGB signal or other signalsand makes settings.Ext LinkThis setting cannot be made when the “TV System” is set to“NTSC” (➔ 104).[Ext Link 1] When this unit is connected to a satellite or cablereceiver with a 21-pin Scart cable and this unit receivesa control signal.Start and stop timings of recording are controlled bythe control signal.[Ext Link 2] When external equipment with a timer function isconnected.Recording is continued while the image signal is beingsent to the unit from the external equipment.Recording is stopped when the image signal is haltedby turning the external equipment off.•Ú1 Depending on the connected equipment, some items may beshaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you maynot be able to change the settings.Ú2 Choose the setting to suit your TV and preference.ConvenientFunctions