Panasonic DMPBD10AEG - Manual (Page 2)

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Playing AVCHD formatted DVDs
AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images. This unit can play
AVCHD format images recorded to a DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW or DVD-R DL.
≥When a disc recorded in the AVCHD format is being played, the video may be paused at portions spliced due to deletion or edition for a few seconds.
Enjoying high quality sound
This unit comes equipped with a Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD § decoder. When connected to a compatible amplifier/receiver via the HDMI AV OUT or 7.1ch
AUDIO OUT terminals, you can enjoy surround sound recorded with Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD.
Additionally, when using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal and the following settings are performed, Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround sound can be
enjoyed as surround sound or Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD audio can be enjoyed as 2ch audio.
§ This unit supports DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, however it does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. DTS Digital Surround will be used as an
alternative.
≥When playing discs recorded with Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD,
–audio will not be output properly (e.g. audio from some speakers cannot be heard) unless the number of connected speakers is the same as audio
channel specification of the disc.
–even if you select “Small” in the speaker settings, audio output will have an effect similar to when “Large” is selected ( ➡ page 24 in the operating
instructions).
Follow the instructions given on page 21 of the operating instructions, select the display shown below, match with the connected device and then set the
audio output method in
4.
≥Bitstream: The bitstream signal of Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround is output.
≥PCM (factory preset): Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD PCM sound is output in 2 channels.
≥Refer to pages 9–10 in the operating instructions for amplifier/receiver connection methods.
Control with HDMI
(VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM ”)
The following function has been added to the contents on page 18 of the operating instructions.
If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” function with an HDMI cable, you can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV
remote control.
[
3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [OPTION] and the coloured buttons.
Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above.
≥Refer to the TV operating instructions for operating TV.
By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the
“Control Panel” (
➡ below) and display the Top Menu (for BD-Video and
DVD-Video) or Pop-up Menu (for BD-Video).
1 Press [OPTION].
This can also be displayed by using the VIERA menu screen.
[Note] You cannot use the OPTION menu while the Top Menu for
BD-Video or DVD-Video is displayed.
2 Select an item then press [OK].
Using the Control Panel, you can operate search backward, search
forward, stop, etc, with the TV remote control.
Perform steps
1 and 2 of “Using the OPTION menu window to operate
this unit” ( ➡ left).
The Control Panel is displayed ( ➡ right).
≥When playing BD-Video or DVD-Video, etc.
–[ 3]: Pause, [4]: Stop, [2]: Search backward,
[ 1]: Search forward, [OK]: Play,
[EXIT]: Exit the screen.
≥While playing still pictures
–[ 4]: Stop, [2]: View previous picture,
[ 1]: View next picture, [EXIT]: Exit the screen.
Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD digital audio output settings
1
[SETUP]
➡
2
“Sound”
➡
3
“Digital Audio
Output”
➡
4
“Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby
TrueHD” or “DTS-HD”
➡
5
“Bitstream” or
“PCM”
Easy control only with VIERA remote control
Using the OPTION menu window to
operate this unit
e.g. Control Panel Control Panel is displayed
(
➡ right).
Top Menu
[BD-V] [DVD-V] Top menu is displayed
(
➡ page 15 in the operating
instructions).
Menu
[DVD-V] Menu is displayed
(
➡ page 15 in the operating
instructions).
Pop-up Menu
[BD-V] Pop-up menu is displayed
(
➡ page 15 in the operating
instructions).
Rotate RIGHT [JPEG] Rotate the still picture
( ➡ page 17 in the operating
instructions).
Rotate LEFT [JPEG]
Zoom in [JPEG] Enlarge or shrink the still
picture (
➡ page 17 in the
operating instructions).
Zoom out [JPEG]
ENTER
Control Panel
Pop-up Menu
RETURN
Top Menu
Using the Control Panel
∫ When you want to leave the TV on and set only this
unit to standby mode
Press [ Í BD] on this unit’s remote control and set to standby mode.
∫ When not using “HDAVI Control”
Set “Control with HDMI” in the Setup menu to “Off” ( ➡ page 23 in the
operating instructions)
Play
Exit
Search
Pause
Search
Stop
Control Panel
≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer
Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports
HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 2” function. “HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control
compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.