Panasonic Dmr E30 Operating Instructions Manual
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40RQT6559Editing Creating play lists [RAM] Specify start and end points to create scenes, then specify the order they are played. These scenes are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much capacity. 1 While stoppedPress [PLAY LIST]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “– – – –/– –” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [ENTER] at the start point. 4 Press [ENTER] at the end point.To specify another scene Select “Next” and press [ENTER], then repeat steps 3 and 4. 5 Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].The play lists screen appears. To stop partway throughPress [RETURN].To clear the play list screenPress [PLAY LIST]. For your reference ≥You cannot create or edit play lists if the disc is write-protected. ≥Play pauses when the end of the last program on the disc is reached during this procedure. ≥One disc can have a maximum of 99 play lists and 999 scenes. These limits may be reduced under some conditions. DVD/TV DV DVCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE RECCHVOLUME TV TVDV D 123 789 0 10 0 4 56 SLOW/SEARCH SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP MENU MENURETURN FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP ADD/DLTENTER PLAY LIST CANCELPOWERÍÍ 2≥3≥4≥5 1RETURN PLAY LIST --- --- Auto action USJ 01 10/23 006 006 0:03 02 10/26 0:0703 10/21 0040:06 Dinosaur 33 1 1 1 1 1 1 --- -- -- /-- --:-- 0 ~ 9NoRETURN ENTERSELECT NoDATE TOTAL SCENE EDIT TITLE ------ --- --- PLAY LIST 0 : 00 . 05Start End 3 Start1EndNextExit Scene No.0 : 00 . 05 RETURN ENTERSELECT --:--.-- PLAY LIST No.4 PLAY 1 CreationPLAY LIST 0 : 00 . 05Start EndStart1EndNextExit Scene No.0 : 35 . 20 RETURN ENTERSELECT 0 : 35 . 20 33PLAY LIST No.41 Creation 41RQT6559 Advanced operation Using the FUNCTIONS window [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] By using the function window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. 1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].e.g., DVD-RAM 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item.Refer to the relevant pages for details. Functions displayed depend on the type of disc. ≥Some items will be grayed out and cannot be selected if: -the disc is write protected -the disc is not formatted -there is nothing recorded on the disc. 3 Press [ENTER].Your selection is entered and the FUNCTIONS window disap- pears. If the operation requires further selections, another screen appears. To clear the FUNCTIONS windowPress [FUNCTIONS] or [RETURN]. DVD/TV DV DVCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE RECCHVOLUME TV TVDV D 123 789 0 10 0 4 56 SLOW/SEARCH SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP MENU MENURETURN FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP ADD/DLTENTER PLAY LIST CANCELPOWERÍÍ 2≥3 1RETURN Icon Refer to DISC SETTING➜page 34, Disc setting TIMER RECORDING➜page 30, Timer recording SET UP➜page 51, Changing the unit’s settings DIRECT NAVIGATOR➜page 20, Using the Direct Navigator ➜page 36, Editing programs RESUME PLAY ➜page 17, Playing discs PLAY PLAY FROM TOP[RAM] [DVD-R] Play will begin with the oldest program on the disc (Program 1). [DVD-V] Play will avoid playing the introductory parts and begin playing the contents immediately. (The performance of this function varies from disc to disc.) FLEXIBLE REC➜page 19, Flexible Recording—record- ing the best quality pictures in a set time CREATE PLAY LIST➜page 40, Creating play lists PLAY LIST➜page 21, Playing play lists ➜page 38, Editing play lists TOP MENU ➜page 17, When a menu screen appears on the television MENU PROGRAM PLAY➜page 24, Program play RANDOM PLAY➜page 24, Random play DVD-RAM DISC PROTECTION OFF CARTRIDGE PROTECT OFFTime DateCH N S FUNCTIONS SET UP TIMER RECORDING RESUME PLAY PLAY LIST FLEXIBLE REC CREATE PLAY LIST DIRECT NAVIGATOR DISC SETTING RETURN ENTER SELECTN S PLAY FROM TOP
42RQT6559Advanced operation Using on-screen menus 1 Press [DISPLAY].e.g. DVD-RAM 2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and press [1]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [1]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select the setting. To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].When you are finishedPress [DISPLAY]. For your reference ≥The screens depend on the disc contents. ≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change.[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] e.g., DVD-RAM [A]Soundtrack/Subtitle language [B]Audio attributes LPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type k (kHz):Sampling frequency b (bit):Number of bits ch (channel):Number of channels .1: Subwoofer signal (not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal) 0: No surround 1: Mono surround 2: Stereo surround (left/right) 1: Center 2: Front leftiFront right 3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter For your reference ≥When playing back recordings of SAP broadcasts, “1+1 ch” will be displayed. ≥You can only select subtitles, soundtracks, and angles if they are recorded on the disc. ≥Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitles, and angles only by using the disc’s menus. ≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the subtitles off. Common procedures DVD/TV DV DVCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE RECCHVOLUME TV TVDV D 123 789 0 10 0 4 56 SLOW/SEARCH SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP MENU MENURETURN FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP ADD/DLTENTER PLAY LIST CANCELPOWERÍÍ 2≥3≥4 1 RETURN DiscVideoAudioPlay Sound track Subtitle 1 Audio channel OFFL R Î Digital 2/0 ch Menu Item Setting Disc menu Item Content Sound track Soundtrack language [DVD-V] See [A] below. Audio attribute [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] See [B] below. Karaoke vocals, on and off (Karaoke [DVD-V] only) Solo: ON()OFF Duet: OFF()V1+V2()V1()V2 ^=======J Subtitle Subtitle language [DVD-V] See [A] below. Subtitle on/off [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] Angle Angle number [DVD-V] Audio channel [RAM] [VCD] (➜page 26) PBC Playback control on/off [VCD] Indicates whether menu play (playback con- trol) is on or off. ENG: English FRA: French DEU: German ITA: Italian ESP: Spanish NLD: DutchSVE: Swedish NOR: Norwegian DAN: Danish POR: Portuguese RUS: Russian JPN: JapaneseCHI: Chinese KO R : Ko re a n MAL: Malay VIE: Vietnamese THA: Thai ¢: OthersDiscVideoAudioPlay Sound track Subtitle 1 Audio channel OFFL R Î Digital 2/0 ch !? Example: 3 /2 .1ch 43RQT6559 Advanced operation [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] e.g, DVD-RAM [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] e.g., DVD-VideoPlay menuDiscVideoAudioPlay A-B repeat Repeat playMarker OFF † † † † † † † † † † † † 1s10 Item Content Remarks A-B repeat[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] You can repeat a section between points A and B within a program or title. [ENTER] (start point) ➜ [ENTER] (finish point) To cancel: [ENTER]≥A-B repeat does not work if the disc’s elapsed play time is not shown on the unit’s display. ≥The unit automatically determines the end of a program/title as point B when the end of the program/title is reached. ≥Some subtitles recorded around point A or B may fail to appear. ≥This does not work while playing a play list. Repeat playEach time you press [3, 4]: [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] PRG: Program Chapter ALL: Title PL: Play list ([RAM])OFF OFF[CD] [VCD] Tr a c k All OFF To cancel: Select “OFF”.≥Repeat play does not work if the disc’s elapsed play time is not shown on the unit’s display. If the Video CD has playback control 1While stopped (the screen saver is on the television), press the num- bered buttons to select a track (➜page 23). 2Select the repeat mode. Marker[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] (➜page 25)— Play mode[CD] [VCD] -----: normal play Program Play (➜page 24) Random Play (➜page 24)— Audio menuDiscVideoAudioPlay V. S. S. Dialog Enhancer OFFOFF Item Content Remarks V.S.S.[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] (Only with Dolby Digital with 2 or more channels) Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. The effect is broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either side if the disc has surround signals recorded on it. Natural ()Emphasis()OFF ^=======J ≥Turn off the surround effects on the other equipment. ≥V.S.S. will not work, or will have less effect, with some discs. ≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. Dialog Enhancer[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a cen- ter channel) The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear. ON()OFF— !?
42RQT6559Advanced operation Using on-screen menus 1 Press [DISPLAY].e.g. DVD-RAM 2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and press [1]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [1]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select the setting. To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].When you are finishedPress [DISPLAY]. For your reference ≥The screens depend on the disc contents. ≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change.[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] e.g., DVD-RAM [A]Soundtrack/Subtitle language [B]Audio attributes LPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type k (kHz):Sampling frequency b (bit):Number of bits ch (channel):Number of channels .1: Subwoofer signal (not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal) 0: No surround 1: Mono surround 2: Stereo surround (left/right) 1: Center 2: Front leftiFront right 3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter For your reference ≥When playing back recordings of SAP broadcasts, “1+1 ch” will be displayed. ≥You can only select subtitles, soundtracks, and angles if they are recorded on the disc. ≥Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitles, and angles only by using the disc’s menus. ≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the subtitles off. Common procedures DVD/TV DV DVCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE RECCHVOLUME TV TVDV D 123 789 0 10 0 4 56 SLOW/SEARCH SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP MENU MENURETURN FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP ADD/DLTENTER PLAY LIST CANCELPOWERÍÍ 2≥3≥4 1 RETURN DiscVideoAudioPlay Sound track Subtitle 1 Audio channel OFFL R Î Digital 2/0 ch Menu Item Setting Disc menu Item Content Sound track Soundtrack language [DVD-V] See [A] below. Audio attribute [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] See [B] below. Karaoke vocals, on and off (Karaoke [DVD-V] only) Solo: ON()OFF Duet: OFF()V1+V2()V1()V2 ^=======J Subtitle Subtitle language [DVD-V] See [A] below. Subtitle on/off [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] Angle Angle number [DVD-V] Audio channel [RAM] [VCD] (➜page 26) PBC Playback control on/off [VCD] Indicates whether menu play (playback con- trol) is on or off. ENG: English FRA: French DEU: German ITA: Italian ESP: Spanish NLD: DutchSVE: Swedish NOR: Norwegian DAN: Danish POR: Portuguese RUS: Russian JPN: JapaneseCHI: Chinese KO R : Ko re a n MAL: Malay VIE: Vietnamese THA: Thai ¢: OthersDiscVideoAudioPlay Sound track Subtitle 1 Audio channel OFFL R Î Digital 2/0 ch !? Example: 3 /2 .1ch 43RQT6559 Advanced operation [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] e.g, DVD-RAM [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] e.g., DVD-VideoPlay menuDiscVideoAudioPlay A-B repeat Repeat playMarker OFF † † † † † † † † † † † † 1s10 Item Content Remarks A-B repeat[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] You can repeat a section between points A and B within a program or title. [ENTER] (start point) ➜ [ENTER] (finish point) To cancel: [ENTER]≥A-B repeat does not work if the disc’s elapsed play time is not shown on the unit’s display. ≥The unit automatically determines the end of a program/title as point B when the end of the program/title is reached. ≥Some subtitles recorded around point A or B may fail to appear. ≥This does not work while playing a play list. Repeat playEach time you press [3, 4]: [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] PRG: Program Chapter ALL: Title PL: Play list ([RAM])OFF OFF[CD] [VCD] Tr a c k All OFF To cancel: Select “OFF”.≥Repeat play does not work if the disc’s elapsed play time is not shown on the unit’s display. If the Video CD has playback control 1While stopped (the screen saver is on the television), press the num- bered buttons to select a track (➜page 23). 2Select the repeat mode. Marker[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] (➜page 25)— Play mode[CD] [VCD] -----: normal play Program Play (➜page 24) Random Play (➜page 24)— Audio menuDiscVideoAudioPlay V. S. S. Dialog Enhancer OFFOFF Item Content Remarks V.S.S.[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] (Only with Dolby Digital with 2 or more channels) Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. The effect is broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either side if the disc has surround signals recorded on it. Natural ()Emphasis()OFF ^=======J ≥Turn off the surround effects on the other equipment. ≥V.S.S. will not work, or will have less effect, with some discs. ≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. Dialog Enhancer[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a cen- ter channel) The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear. ON()OFF— !?
Advanced operation44RQT6559 Using on-screen menus [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]∫When “User” is selectedSelect “Detail picture adjustment”. (“User” ➜ [2] ➜ [4] ➜ [ENTER]) Page 1/2 of “Detail picture adjustment” Press [ENTER] to enter the setting. Press [3] or [4] until page 2/2 appears. Page 2/2 of “Detail picture adjustment” Press [ENTER] to enter the setting. ∫When you have set “TV Type” to “480P” in SETUP ( ➜page 14) §Only applicable in cases where the “Progressive” function is ON.∫Regarding Progressive Television PictureProgressive image aspect (height to width ratio) is set at a standard 16:9. DVD video which has been set at 16:9 will be displayed cor- rectly. However, 4:3 video material (➜ below) will be stretched to the right and left when displayed.To view the picture at the right aspect≥For televisions that allow the aspect of progressive images to be adjusted, use the function provided on the television and adjust as necessary. ≥For televisions which do not allow the aspect of progressive images to be adjusted, please turn OFF “Progressive”.4:3 video materials are usually found≥In general television broadcasts (excluding some wide picture broadcasts) and any pictures from discs that recorded such pro- grams. ≥In DVDs with a lateral ratio of 4:3 indicated on the jacket. ≥Video CD pictures Video menu Item Content Picture Normal: Soft: Soft picture with fewer video arti- facts Fine: Details are sharper Cinema:Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. User: You can make further adjustments. See below. MPEG-DNR(When any item other than “User” is selected) You can turn on and off the recom- mended settings for 3D NR, block NR, and mosquito NR. ON()OFF ContrastIncreases the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture (j7 to i7). BrightnessBrightens the picture (0 to i15). SharpnessAdjust the sharpness of the edges of the ver- tical lines (j6 to i6). ColorAdjusts the shade of the picture’s color (j7 to i7). GammaIncreases the brightness of the center ranges to improve detail and contrast in dark scenes (0 to i5). 3D NRReduces overall noise (0 to i4). Block NRSmoothes block noise (0 to i3). Mosquito NRReduces the smudging that appears around contrasting sections of the picture (0 to i3). DiscVideoAudioPlay Picture MPEG-DNR NormalON !? Disc VideoAudioPlay Picture Video 1/2ContrastBrightnessColorSharpness 0000 iiii Det2/2 Disc VideoAudioPlay Picture Video 2/2 0000 iiii Gamma 3D NR Block NR Mosquito NR Det !? Item Content Progressive ON:Enables progressive output OFF:Disables progressive output Transfer§ Select the method of conversion for progres- sive output to suit the type of material being played (➜page 57, Film and video). Auto1 (normal): For film material Auto2:For film material (the same as Auto1, but able to convert 30-frame- per-second progressive video.) Video:For video material DiscVideoAudioPlay Picture MPEG-DNR NormalON Progressive Auto 1 ON Transfer !? 45RQT6559 Advanced operation Home Theater Refer to the relevant pages for details.Other usesRecord to digital recording equipment or cassette deck (➜page 47) Record from a video cassette recorder (➜page 29)Enjoying CATV broadcasts What you want to do How to do it Reference pages Settings Reference pages Enjoying CATV broadcasts Connect a cable TV box or satellite receiver.46 Tune to channels correctly. 55Change the necessary set- tings on the equipment you have connected.— Enjoying more powerful sound Enjoying 5.1-chan- nel surround sound with Dolby Digital and DTS Digital connection Connect to an amplifier with built-in decoders.47 [A] SETUP—Audio— Digital Audio Output ≥Set PCM Down Conversion to suit the equipment. ≥Set Dolby Digital and DTS to suit the equipment.51Change speaker settings on the amplifier.— Enjoying stereo or Dolby Pro Logic Analog connection Connect to an analog amplifier or system compo- nent.47 [B] SETUP—Audio— Digital Audio Output ≥Set PCM Down Conversion to Off.51 Digital connection Connect to a digital ampli- fier or system component.47 [A] SETUP—Audio— Digital Audio Output ≥Set PCM Down Conversion to suit the equipment. ≥Set Dolby Digital to PCM. ≥Set DTS to Off.51
Advanced operation44RQT6559 Using on-screen menus [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]∫When “User” is selectedSelect “Detail picture adjustment”. (“User” ➜ [2] ➜ [4] ➜ [ENTER]) Page 1/2 of “Detail picture adjustment” Press [ENTER] to enter the setting. Press [3] or [4] until page 2/2 appears. Page 2/2 of “Detail picture adjustment” Press [ENTER] to enter the setting. ∫When you have set “TV Type” to “480P” in SETUP ( ➜page 14) §Only applicable in cases where the “Progressive” function is ON.∫Regarding Progressive Television PictureProgressive image aspect (height to width ratio) is set at a standard 16:9. DVD video which has been set at 16:9 will be displayed cor- rectly. However, 4:3 video material (➜ below) will be stretched to the right and left when displayed.To view the picture at the right aspect≥For televisions that allow the aspect of progressive images to be adjusted, use the function provided on the television and adjust as necessary. ≥For televisions which do not allow the aspect of progressive images to be adjusted, please turn OFF “Progressive”.4:3 video materials are usually found≥In general television broadcasts (excluding some wide picture broadcasts) and any pictures from discs that recorded such pro- grams. ≥In DVDs with a lateral ratio of 4:3 indicated on the jacket. ≥Video CD pictures Video menu Item Content Picture Normal: Soft: Soft picture with fewer video arti- facts Fine: Details are sharper Cinema:Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. User: You can make further adjustments. See below. MPEG-DNR(When any item other than “User” is selected) You can turn on and off the recom- mended settings for 3D NR, block NR, and mosquito NR. ON()OFF ContrastIncreases the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture (j7 to i7). BrightnessBrightens the picture (0 to i15). SharpnessAdjust the sharpness of the edges of the ver- tical lines (j6 to i6). ColorAdjusts the shade of the picture’s color (j7 to i7). GammaIncreases the brightness of the center ranges to improve detail and contrast in dark scenes (0 to i5). 3D NRReduces overall noise (0 to i4). Block NRSmoothes block noise (0 to i3). Mosquito NRReduces the smudging that appears around contrasting sections of the picture (0 to i3). DiscVideoAudioPlay Picture MPEG-DNR NormalON !? Disc VideoAudioPlay Picture Video 1/2ContrastBrightnessColorSharpness 0000 iiii Det2/2 Disc VideoAudioPlay Picture Video 2/2 0000 iiii Gamma 3D NR Block NR Mosquito NR Det !? Item Content Progressive ON:Enables progressive output OFF:Disables progressive output Transfer§ Select the method of conversion for progres- sive output to suit the type of material being played (➜page 57, Film and video). Auto1 (normal): For film material Auto2:For film material (the same as Auto1, but able to convert 30-frame- per-second progressive video.) Video:For video material DiscVideoAudioPlay Picture MPEG-DNR NormalON Progressive Auto 1 ON Transfer !? 45RQT6559 Advanced operation Home Theater Refer to the relevant pages for details.Other usesRecord to digital recording equipment or cassette deck (➜page 47) Record from a video cassette recorder (➜page 29)Enjoying CATV broadcasts What you want to do How to do it Reference pages Settings Reference pages Enjoying CATV broadcasts Connect a cable TV box or satellite receiver.46 Tune to channels correctly. 55Change the necessary set- tings on the equipment you have connected.— Enjoying more powerful sound Enjoying 5.1-chan- nel surround sound with Dolby Digital and DTS Digital connection Connect to an amplifier with built-in decoders.47 [A] SETUP—Audio— Digital Audio Output ≥Set PCM Down Conversion to suit the equipment. ≥Set Dolby Digital and DTS to suit the equipment.51Change speaker settings on the amplifier.— Enjoying stereo or Dolby Pro Logic Analog connection Connect to an analog amplifier or system compo- nent.47 [B] SETUP—Audio— Digital Audio Output ≥Set PCM Down Conversion to Off.51 Digital connection Connect to a digital ampli- fier or system component.47 [A] SETUP—Audio— Digital Audio Output ≥Set PCM Down Conversion to suit the equipment. ≥Set Dolby Digital to PCM. ≥Set DTS to Off.51
Advanced operation46RQT6559 Home Theater ≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥The signal from the cable TV box or satellite receiver passes through this unit to the television even when this unit is turned off. You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service, to enjoy viewing their programming. ≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable box or satellite receiver. ≥Select the applicable input on your television to view the output from your cable box or satellite receiver, Channel 3 or 4 if connected via antenna (RF), or the applicable video input on the television is connected using the audio and video connections.Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver !? [Note]When a home satellite system (Dishnetwork/DSS) is connected, auto tuning and auto clock setting may not operate properly. Set the clock manually (➜page 54).You cannot ≥view channels other than the one selected when recording. ≥do a timer recording unless the channel is first selected on the cable TV box or DSS receiver.≥You can record and view both scrambled and unscrambled chan- nels if connections are made as shown in the diagram below. You cannot ≥view channels other than the one selected when recording. ≥do a timer recording unless the channel is first selected on the cable TV box. One cable TV box/satellite receiver VHF/UHF YPBPR R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO RF OUTRF IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (480P/480I) OUT2 OUT1 AUDIO IN R LVIDEO INVHF/UHF RF IN RF IN RF OUT VHF/UHF OUT INTo household home satellite system (Dishnetwork/DSS) jack To household cable TV jack Cable TV box DSS receiveror75 ≠ coaxial cable (included) Audio/Video cable (included)red white yellow 75 ≠ coaxial cable red white yellow Two cable TV boxes VHF/UHF YPBPR R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO RF OUTRF IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (480P/480I) OUT2 OUT1 AUDIO IN R LVIDEO INVHF/UHF RF IN OUT1 OUT2 IN OUT ININ2IN1 IN OUT To household cable TV jackConnect with 75 ≠ coaxial cable Audio/Video cable (included) red white yellowred white yellow Cable TV box 2-way splitter Cable TV boxSwitch box 47RQT6559 Advanced operation This model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound. Connecting an amplifier or system component !? OPTICAL VHF/UHF YPBPR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BIT STREAM) R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO (L1) R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO (L3) R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO RF OUTRF IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (480P/480I) IN3 IN1OUT2 OUT1 AC IN ~ A B OPTICALOPTICAL IN AUX IN L R Digital connection Analog connection R - AUDIO - L To enjoy multi-channel surround sound Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combina- tion. ≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio Output” (➜page 51).[Note]You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic Connect a digital amplifier or system component. ≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio Output” (➜page 51).To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic Connect an analog amplifier or system com- ponent. Speakers (Example) Connect three or more speakers for surround sound. Optical digital audio cable Do not bend sharply when connecting.Insert fully, with this side facing up. AmplifierAmplifier or system component Audio cableRecording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapesDigital recording You can record the digital signal directly to digital recording equipment (➜ Connection [A] above).[Note]≥With DVD, the following conditions must be met: a the disc doesn’t have protection preventing digital recording, and b the recording equipment can handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. ≥You cannot record DTS signals. When recording DVDs, make the following settings. V.S.S.: OFF (➜page 43) PCM Down Conversion: On (➜page 51) Dolby Digital: PCM (➜page 51) DTS: Off (➜page 51)Analog recording You can record to a cassette deck or other recording equipment (➜Connection [B] above). There are no limitations on recording analog signals as there are with digital signals.
Advanced operation46RQT6559 Home Theater ≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥The signal from the cable TV box or satellite receiver passes through this unit to the television even when this unit is turned off. You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service, to enjoy viewing their programming. ≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable box or satellite receiver. ≥Select the applicable input on your television to view the output from your cable box or satellite receiver, Channel 3 or 4 if connected via antenna (RF), or the applicable video input on the television is connected using the audio and video connections.Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver !? [Note]When a home satellite system (Dishnetwork/DSS) is connected, auto tuning and auto clock setting may not operate properly. Set the clock manually (➜page 54).You cannot ≥view channels other than the one selected when recording. ≥do a timer recording unless the channel is first selected on the cable TV box or DSS receiver.≥You can record and view both scrambled and unscrambled chan- nels if connections are made as shown in the diagram below. You cannot ≥view channels other than the one selected when recording. ≥do a timer recording unless the channel is first selected on the cable TV box. One cable TV box/satellite receiver VHF/UHF YPBPR R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO RF OUTRF IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (480P/480I) OUT2 OUT1 AUDIO IN R LVIDEO INVHF/UHF RF IN RF IN RF OUT VHF/UHF OUT INTo household home satellite system (Dishnetwork/DSS) jack To household cable TV jack Cable TV box DSS receiveror75 ≠ coaxial cable (included) Audio/Video cable (included)red white yellow 75 ≠ coaxial cable red white yellow Two cable TV boxes VHF/UHF YPBPR R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO RF OUTRF IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (480P/480I) OUT2 OUT1 AUDIO IN R LVIDEO INVHF/UHF RF IN OUT1 OUT2 IN OUT ININ2IN1 IN OUT To household cable TV jackConnect with 75 ≠ coaxial cable Audio/Video cable (included) red white yellowred white yellow Cable TV box 2-way splitter Cable TV boxSwitch box 47RQT6559 Advanced operation This model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound. Connecting an amplifier or system component !? OPTICAL VHF/UHF YPBPR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BIT STREAM) R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO (L1) R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO (L3) R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO RF OUTRF IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (480P/480I) IN3 IN1OUT2 OUT1 AC IN ~ A B OPTICALOPTICAL IN AUX IN L R Digital connection Analog connection R - AUDIO - L To enjoy multi-channel surround sound Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combina- tion. ≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio Output” (➜page 51).[Note]You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic Connect a digital amplifier or system component. ≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio Output” (➜page 51).To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic Connect an analog amplifier or system com- ponent. Speakers (Example) Connect three or more speakers for surround sound. Optical digital audio cable Do not bend sharply when connecting.Insert fully, with this side facing up. AmplifierAmplifier or system component Audio cableRecording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapesDigital recording You can record the digital signal directly to digital recording equipment (➜ Connection [A] above).[Note]≥With DVD, the following conditions must be met: a the disc doesn’t have protection preventing digital recording, and b the recording equipment can handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. ≥You cannot record DTS signals. When recording DVDs, make the following settings. V.S.S.: OFF (➜page 43) PCM Down Conversion: On (➜page 51) Dolby Digital: PCM (➜page 51) DTS: Off (➜page 51)Analog recording You can record to a cassette deck or other recording equipment (➜Connection [B] above). There are no limitations on recording analog signals as there are with digital signals.
Advanced operation48RQT6559 Home Theater §By using the S video cable instead of the yellow video cable you may make recordings of higher picture quality.[Note]≥If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to L/MONO. (Both left and right channels are recorded when con- nected through L/MONO.) §By using the S video cable instead of the yellow video cable you may make recordings of higher picture quality.[Note]≥If audio output on the other equipment is monaural, use a stereo- monaural conversion cable (not included). Connecting other video equipmentConnecting to the L2 input terminals on the front of the unit S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUTLR POWER/ I Audio/Video cable (included) S video cable § Other video equipment Connect to the video and audio output terminals.yellow white red yellow white red Connecting to the input terminals on the rear of the unit, L1 and L3 !? S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT L R OPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BIT STREAM) R - AUDIO - LVIDEO S-VIDEO (L1) R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO (L3) R - AUDIO - L R - AUDIO - L IN3 IN1OUT2 OUT1 Other video equipment Connect to the video and audio output terminals.S video cable § red white yellow red white yellow Audio/Video cable (included) 49RQT6559 Advanced operation Other antenna connections Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead.∫A single twin lead∫A twin lead and a coaxial cable∫Two twin leads≥If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use the lead connection to minimize signal loss.Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals on your television. Refer to the television’s operating instructions. ∫A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal∫A twin lead terminal∫Two twin lead terminals∫Multiple antenna terminals≥Connect to one of the terminals, then change the television’s set- ting as necessary. Other antenna connection to the unit 300–75 ≠ transformer (not included) from the antenna (Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cableTo this unit’s RF IN terminal from the antenna (Flat) Tw i n l e a d 300 ≠ cable To this unit’s RF IN terminal (Round) 75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band mixer (not included)from the antenna To this unit’s RF IN terminal 300–75 ≠ transformer (not included) (Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable VHF/UHF band mixer (not included) Other antenna connection from the unit to the television VHF/UHF band separator (not included)Te l e v i s i o n 75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF UHF 75 ≠ coaxial cable75–300 ≠ transformer (not included)Te l e v i s i o n VHF or UHF75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band separator (not included)Television VHF UHF ANT 2 ANT 1 Split outTe l e v i s i o n 75 ≠ coaxial cable
Advanced operation48RQT6559 Home Theater §By using the S video cable instead of the yellow video cable you may make recordings of higher picture quality.[Note]≥If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to L/MONO. (Both left and right channels are recorded when con- nected through L/MONO.) §By using the S video cable instead of the yellow video cable you may make recordings of higher picture quality.[Note]≥If audio output on the other equipment is monaural, use a stereo- monaural conversion cable (not included). Connecting other video equipmentConnecting to the L2 input terminals on the front of the unit S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUTLR POWER/ I Audio/Video cable (included) S video cable § Other video equipment Connect to the video and audio output terminals.yellow white red yellow white red Connecting to the input terminals on the rear of the unit, L1 and L3 !? S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT L R OPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BIT STREAM) R - AUDIO - LVIDEO S-VIDEO (L1) R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO (L3) R - AUDIO - L R - AUDIO - L IN3 IN1OUT2 OUT1 Other video equipment Connect to the video and audio output terminals.S video cable § red white yellow red white yellow Audio/Video cable (included) 49RQT6559 Advanced operation Other antenna connections Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead.∫A single twin lead∫A twin lead and a coaxial cable∫Two twin leads≥If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use the lead connection to minimize signal loss.Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals on your television. Refer to the television’s operating instructions. ∫A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal∫A twin lead terminal∫Two twin lead terminals∫Multiple antenna terminals≥Connect to one of the terminals, then change the television’s set- ting as necessary. Other antenna connection to the unit 300–75 ≠ transformer (not included) from the antenna (Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cableTo this unit’s RF IN terminal from the antenna (Flat) Tw i n l e a d 300 ≠ cable To this unit’s RF IN terminal (Round) 75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band mixer (not included)from the antenna To this unit’s RF IN terminal 300–75 ≠ transformer (not included) (Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable VHF/UHF band mixer (not included) Other antenna connection from the unit to the television VHF/UHF band separator (not included)Te l e v i s i o n 75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF UHF 75 ≠ coaxial cable75–300 ≠ transformer (not included)Te l e v i s i o n VHF or UHF75 ≠ coaxial cableVHF/UHF band separator (not included)Television VHF UHF ANT 2 ANT 1 Split outTe l e v i s i o n 75 ≠ coaxial cable
50RQT6559Advanced operation Changing the remote control code !? Most of the DVD recorders and players manufactured by Panasonic use the same remote control system. If you have more than one piece of equipment placed in proximity to each other, they may all respond to the signal. If this occurs, you will have to alter the code on the unit as well as on the remote control (the two must match) using the following procedure. ≥Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and press [1]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote Con- trol Code” and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select the code (1, 2, or 3) and press [ENTER].The remote control code on the unit has been set. 5 While pressing [ENTER] on the remote control, press the numbered button ([1], [2] or [3]) corresponding to the code you selected in step 4.The remote control code on the remote control has been set. 6 Press [SETUP]If the unit doesn’t respond, you have entered the wrong code. Repeat step 5 to enter the correct code. [Note]≥The following display appears on the unit’s display if its code and the remote control’s code are different. Change the remote con- trol’s code to suit the unit. The display disappears after about 5 seconds. ≥You can also set the main unit’s code without using the remote control. 1Press [FUNCTIONS] on the main unit. 2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER]. 3Carry out procedure 2-4 above. 4Press [RETURN]. DVD/TV DV DVCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE RECCHVOLUME TV TVDV D 123 789 0 10 0 4 56 SLOW/SEARCH SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP MENU MENURETURN FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP ADD/DLTENTER PLAY LIST CANCELPOWERÍÍOPEN/CLOSESETUP ERASE F RecPOSITION MEMORY MARKER AU DIOINPUT SELECT CM SKIP STATUS FRAME 2≥3≥4≥5 1≥65 2≥3≥4≥5 FUNCTIONS RETURN TA B SELECT Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting Channel CaptionPreset Channel CaptionManual Channel CaptionVCR Plusi CH SettingCATV Channel SET UP RETURN Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen The unit’s remote control code 51RQT6559 Advanced operation Changing the unit’s settings See page 52 for menu and option details.1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu’s tab and press [1]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select the option and press [ENTER].The screen now shows the menu again. ≥Some items require different operations. Read the following expla- nations. To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].When you are finishedPress [SETUP].[DVD-V] The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. 1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons. ≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it. 2. Press [ENTER]. ≥The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked. ≥Do not forget your password. 3. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits. [DVD-V] Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➜page 47, [A]). Select the “Audio” tab and then “Digital Audio Output” by fol- lowing “Common procedures” (‹ left) to set up “PCM Down Conversion”, “Dolby Digital” and “DTS”. Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. Select “On” if the equipment you connect cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. ≥Select “Off ” if you use analog connect irrespective of the type of equipment. Off (Factory preset): Output as 96 kHz. There is no output if the disc has copy protection. Select “On” in this case. On: Converted to 48 kHz for output. Bitstream (Factory preset for Dolby Digital): Select if the equipment you connected can decode the signal. PCM: Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode Dolby Digital signal. Off (Factory preset for DTS): Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode DTS signal. IMPORTANT If the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal, the setting must be changed to PCM or Off. If not, signals the equipment cannot process will be output by this unit, causing high levels of noise which can damage your hearing and the speakers.Common procedures DVD/TV DV DVCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO REC MODE RECCHVOLUME TV TVDV D 123 789 0 10 0 4 56 SLOW/SEARCH SKIPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOP MENU MENURETURN FUNCTIONSPROG/CHECK DISPLAY TIME SLIP ADD/DLTENTER PLAY LIST CANCELPOWERÍÍOPEN/CLOSESETUP ERASE F RecPOSITION MEMORY MARKER AUDIOINPUT SELECT CM SKIP STATUS FRAME 2≥3≥4 1 RETURN CANCEL Numbered buttons TA B SELECT Antenna SystemAuto Channel Setting Channel CaptionPreset Channel CaptionManual Channel CaptionVCR Plusi CH SettingCATV SET UP RETURN Set UpDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Screen Options Menus Tabs Channel Entering a password (Ratings)Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you set, a message appears on the television. Follow the on-screen instructions.Digital Audio OutputPCM Down Conversion Dolby Digital and DTS !?