Panasonic Diga DMR-EH59 Operating Instructions Manual

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70RQT9385Additional connections≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect anamplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders.“Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu (> 65)≥When this unit is connected to an amplifier with an optical digitalaudio cable and connected to a television with an HDMI cable, youcan enjoy the highest quality of audio from the disc by setting“Digital Audio Output” to “Optical Only” in the Setup menu (> 66).In this case audio is only output from the amplifier not thetelevision.≥Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable (not included),check the terminal shape of the connected equipment.≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digitalvideo and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.≥Video sources converted to 1920k1080 resolution, while of high quality, will exhibit somewhat lower subjective image resolution than true,native 1080p full-HD sources. See dealer for details.≥Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).≥When setting video output to “1080p”, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.≥If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (> 84) andoutput as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)≥You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatible with HDCP.For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital DVI inputterminal (PC monitors, etc.):Depending on the unit, images may not be displayed properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot beoutput.)Connecting an amplifier with a digitalinput terminalRequired setting(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUTOPTICALOPTICAL INOptical digital audio cableDo not bend sharply whenconnecting.This unit’s rear panelInsert fully, withthis side facingup.Amplifier’s rear panelConnecting a stereo amplifierRFRFININRFRFOUTOUTAUDIOVIDEOVIDEOSLRRBYPPCOMPONENTCOMPONENTVIDEOVIDEO OUTOUT OUTOUTAUDIO INR LAudio cableThis unit’s rear panelAmplifier’s rear panelConnecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiverRegarding VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” functionWhen connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would bepossible. [> 40, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM ”/Q Link)]≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.Recommended part number:RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.HDMI AV OUTRFRFININRFRFOUTOUTAV1(TV)AV2(DECODER EXT)AUDIOVIDEOVIDEOSLRRBYPPCOMPONENTCOMPONENTVIDEOVIDEO OUTOUT OUTOUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUTOPTICALHDMI INHDMI IN HDMI OUTAVHDMI AV OUTHDMI cableHDMI cableFully wired21-pin Scart cableTelevision’s rear panelReceiver’s rearpanelConnecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)If the 21-pin Scart cable is connected, thefollowing functions are available.≥Download from the TV (> 40)≥Direct TV Recording (> 40)≥Watching pictures from digital/satellite receiveror decoder(In this case, make sure to switch thetelevision input to “AV”.)≥Set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMIand Optical” (> 66).(The default setting is “HDMI andOptical”.)Required settingThis unit’s rear panelNote