Panasonic Dmr E500 Operating Instructions Manual
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61 RQT7394 Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings 1While stopped Press [SETUP]. 2Press [3,4] to select the tab and press [1]. 3Press [3,4] to select the menu and press [ENTER]. 4Press [3,4] to select the option and press [ENTER]. To exit the screen Press [SETUP]. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. §1You need to set these menus only when you do not use TV Guide On ScreenTM system. These menus turn gray and...
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62 RQT7394 Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Disc ContinuedRatings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown. ≥Do not forget your password.≥8 No Limit : All DVD-Video can be played. ≥1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings recorded on them. ≥0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all...
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63 RQT7394 Convenient functions Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Audio Search Audio & PLAY k1.3 You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs.≥On: Audio is heard during first level search forward. ≥Off: Audio is not heard during search. Quick View (➡page 31) does not work. D. Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.≥On≥Off Select MTS Select the audio recording type, main or secondary (SAP) audio when:...
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64 RQT7394 Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.) TV Screen TV Type (➡page 14)≥Aspect 4:3 & 480i≥Aspect 4:3 & 480p ≥Aspect 16:9 & 480i≥Aspect 16:9 & 480p 4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video Select how DVD-Video widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3 standard aspect television.≥Pan & Scan : Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc). ≥Letterbox: Video recorded for a widescreen...
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65 RQT7394 Convenient functions Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On ScreenTM system is not used Refer to the control reference on page 61. Preparation: If the television program list has already been downloaded, return the unit to the factory preset condition using the steps indicated below. When the unit is on and stopped 1Press and hold [XCH] and [WCH] on the main unit for about five seconds. The unit turns off. 2Press [ÍDVD POWER] to turn the unit on. 3Complete the TV Guide On Screen TM system...
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66 RQT7394 Convenient functions Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On ScreenTM system is not used Refer to the control reference on page 61. You can use the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself. The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the Direct Navigator screen. ≥You can set channel captions only after “Auto Channel Setting” is completed. 1Press [SETUP]. 2Press [3,4] to select “Channel” and press [1]. 3Press [3,4] to select “Preset Channel Captions”...
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67 RQT7394 Reference Specifications Recording system:DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM) DVD-Video format (DVD-R) Recordable discs: DVD-RAM : 12 cm (5 q) 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5q) 9.4 GB, 8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB 12 cm (5q) 4.7 GB (Ver. 2.1/3k–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0) 12 cm (5 q) 4.7 GB (Ver. 2.2/5k–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0) DVD-R : 12 cm (5 q) 4.7 GB, 8cm (3q) 1.4 GB (for General Ver. 2.0) 12 cm (5z) 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.0/4k–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0) 12 cm (5z) 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.x/8k–SPEED DVD-R...
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68 RQT7394 Reference Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM compatible recorders and discs. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Provides a mechanism for automatically assigning network information such as the IP...
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69 RQT7394 Reference Pan&Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills the screen. Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the picture so the picture itself appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9. Playback control (PBC) If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus. (This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.) Progressive/Interlace NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning uses twice...
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70 RQT7394 Reference Frequently asked questions Set upPage Disc Recording What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound?≥This unit has a built-in decoder so you can enjoy multi-channel surround sound by connecting an amplifier with AUDIO OUT 5.1 ch terminals and three or more speakers.9 Are the headphones and speakers directly connected to the unit?≥You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, etc.9 The television has both S-VIDEO IN terminal and...