Panasonic DMR-EZ17 - Manual (Page 34)

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RQT8850
Audio
Dynamic Range Compression
DVD-V (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range ( ➔ 66) for easier listening in low
volume.
[On] [Off]
Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog)
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio program
(SAP) when recording to these discs. (You cannot select the audio
type on the unit when recording from an external device. Select it
on the external device.)
[Main] [Secondary Audio Program (SAP)]
Digital Audio Output
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through
the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (
➔ 43).
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
PCM Down Conversion
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz
or 88.2 kHz.
Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the settings
if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz or 88.2
kHz, or the disc has copy protection.
[On]
Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose
when the connected equipment cannot process signals
with sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
[Off] Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose
when the connected equipment can process signals with
sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
Dolby Digital *
Choose whether to output by “Bitstream”,
which processes Dolby Digital signals on other
connected equipment, or to convert the signals to
“PCM (2ch)” on the unit before output.
[Bitstream]
When you have connected the unit to equipment
displaying the Dolby Digital logo.
[PCM] When you have connected the unit to equipment
that doesn’t have Dolby Digital logo.
DTS *
Choose whether to output by “Bitstream”,
which processes DTS signals on other
connected equipment, or to convert the signals
to “PCM (2ch)” on the unit before output.
[Bitstream] When you have connected the unit to a piece of
equipment displaying the DTS logo.
[PCM] When you have connected the unit to a piece of
equipment that doesn’t have DTS logo.
Select Audio Channel For DV Input
You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s DV
IN terminal (
➔ 23).
[Stereo 1] Records audio (L1, R1)
[Stereo 2] Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2)
subsequent to original recording.
[Mix] Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
* Incorrect settings can cause noise to be output which can be
harmful to your ears and speakers, and audio will not be recorded
properly on media such as mini discs.
Display
Status Messages
Choose whether to show status messages automatically or not.
[Automatic] [Off]
On-screen Language
Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen
messages.
[English] [Español] [Français]
Black Background (Analog)
Select whether to show the black background, normally shown
when TV reception is poor.
[On] [Off]
Front Display
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
[Bright]
[Dim]
[Automatic] The display turns dark during playback. When the unit
is turned off, the unit’s display disappears. While using
this mode the standby power consumption can be
reduced.
Parental Rating (➔ 36)
Enables you to limit viewing and recording of particular television
programs.
[U.S. TV Rating]: U.S. TV program ratings
[MPAA Rating]: U.S. movie ratings
[CELR Rating]: Canadian English ratings
[CFLR Rating]: Canadian French ratings
[Change Password]
For details ( ➔ 37, Parental Rating List) •
TV Screen
TV Type (➔ 46)
Choose the setting to suit your TV and preference.
[Aspect 4:3 & 480i (interlace)] [Aspect 4:3 & 480p (progressive)]
[Aspect 16:9 & 480i (interlace)] [Aspect 16:9 & 480p (progressive)]
4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video
You can select how to display the image on the TV when you
watch 16:9 images (DVD-Video) on a 4:3 standard aspect TV
(
➔ 46).
[Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)]:
Video recorded for a widescreen is played with the sides cut off if
Pan & Scan was specified. If 16:9 software prohibits Pan & Scan,
the image will appear in the letterbox style (with black bands
above and below the picture) despite the setting here.
[Letterbox (Shrink to fit)]:
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.
4:3 TV settings for DVD-RAM
You can select how to display the image on the TV when you
watch 16:9 images (DVD-RAM) on a 4:3 standard aspect TV
(
➔ 46).
[4:3] Recordings are played as recorded.
[Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)] Video recorded for a widescreen is
played with the sides cut off.
[Letterbox (Shrink to fit)] Video recorded for a widescreen is
played in the letterbox style.
Changing the Unit’s Settings