Panasonic Dmr Ea18 Operating Instructions Manual

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Setting Menus
RQT9048
Selecting Whether to Show the Top Menu First
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Before finalizing a disc, select whether the top menu 
shows after finalizing.
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (➔ 39).
 
e, 
r to select “Playback will start 
with:”, then 
 
e, 
r to select desired item, then 
DVD’s Top Menu:
The Top Menu appears first.
First Recording:
The disc content is played without displaying 
the Top Menu. •
•
Finalizing
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL...

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RQT9048
“Accessing the Setup Menu”
You will have to perform the following step 1 for all 
other operations on pages 42-49.
 With the unit stopped
 Notes
Changed settings remain intact even when switching the unit to standby.
 Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an option, the change is 
not activated until you press [OK]. 
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
IR Settings
Allow the set top box connected to this unit to be 
recognized by this unit.
If the set top...

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Setting Menus
RQT9048
Off Timer
Select how long the unit remains on when it is not 
being used.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).
 
e, 
r to select “Setup”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Off Timer”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “2 Hours”, “6 Hours” 
or “Off ”, then 
 
Remote Control
Use this function to synchronize the codes for the 
remote control and the main unit.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).
 
e, 
r to select “Setup”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Remote Control”,...

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RQT9048
Settings for Playback
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).
 
e, 
r to select “Disc”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Settings for 
Playback”, then 
Ratings
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.
After selecting “Settings for Playback” (➔ above, step 3).
 
e, 
r to select “Ratings”, then 
 
e, 
r to select ratings limit, then 
  Enter a 4-digit password,...

45
Setting Menus
RQT9048
 
e, 
r to select “Settings for 
Recording”, then 
 
 
e, 
r to select “EP-Extended Play 
(6H)” or “EP-Extended Play (8H)”, 
then 
[EP-Extended Play (6H)]
You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
[EP-Extended Play (8H)]
You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
Still Mode (paused video)
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play 
(➔ 69, “Frame and field”).
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).
 
e, 
r to select “Video”, then 
q
 
e,...

46
RQT9048
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.
After selecting “Digital Audio Output” (➔ 45, step 3).
 
e, 
r to select “PCM Down 
Conversion”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “On” or “Off ”, then 
[On]  Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz.
(Choose when the connected equipment...

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Setting Menus
RQT9048
Front Display
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).
 
e, 
r to select “Display”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “Front Display”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “Bright”, “Dim” or 
“Automatic”, then 
 [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.
Closed Caption
Choose whether to show closed...

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RQT9048
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.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).
 
e, 
r to select “TV Screen”, then 
q
 
e, 
r to select “4:3 TV settings for 
DVD-RAM”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “4:3”, “Pan and Scan 
(Stretch to fit)” or “Letterbox (Shrink 
to fit)”, then 
[4:3]  Recordings are played 
as recorded.
[Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)]  Video recorded for a...

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Setting Menus
RQT9048
24p Output for DVD-Video*
When this unit is connected to a TV supporting 
1080/24p output via an HDMI cable, this unit displays 
each frame at 1/24 second intervals - the same interval 
originally shot with the film camera.
After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (➔ 48, step 3).
 
e, 
r to select “24p Output for DVD-
Video”, then 
 
e, 
r to select “On” or “Off ”, then 
[On]  Set to “On” and then set the “Progressive/
24p” in the Video Menu in the On-Screen 
Menu (➔ 39) to “24p”....

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Using the Unit’s Remote Control to 
Operate the TV and the Set Top Box 
(Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, etc.)
Set Top Box 
operation buttonsTV operation 
buttons
2a2b
  Point the remote control at the TV 
or Set Top Box.
To set the code for the TV:
2a While pressing and holding , 
 
enter the code from the table 
on the right using the numbered 
buttons.
e.g., 0250: press [0] ➔ [2] ➔ [5] ➔ [0]
To set the code for the Set Top Box:
2b While pressing and holding , 
enter the code from the table...