4:3 Tv Settings For Dvd-Ram; Component Output Signal; Functions Of Hdmi - Panasonic DMR-EA18K Operating Instructions Manual

Setup Menus

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]
[Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)] Video recorded for a
[Letterbox (Shrink to fit)]

Component Output Signal

If you connected this unit and a TV with component
video cables, select the item compatible with the
connected equipment.
Perform step 1 of "Accessing the Setup Menu" (➔ 42).
e , r to select "TV Screen", then q
e , r to select "Component Output
Signal", then
e , r to select "480i", "480p", "720p"
or "1080i", then
[720p], [1080i]: Videos from DVD-Video are output with
480p, irrespective of the settings.
• If the video is distorted when the settings are
changed, then press and hold [ g ] and [ q ] on the main
unit for 5 seconds or more to set it back to [480i].
• If this unit is connected to an amplifier via an HDMI
cable and audio is not output when these settings are
changed, then use a non-HDMI cable to connect the unit.
• If this unit is connected to an amplifier, etc. via an
HDMI cable with "HDMI Priority" set to "On", the video
will be fixed to 480i. Turn it "Off" and set it again.
• If the "TV Aspect" is set to "4:3" (➔ 47), then "480i" or
"480p" can only be selected.
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Recordings are played
as recorded.
widescreen is played
with the sides cut off.
Video recorded for a
widescreen is played in
the letterbox style.

Functions of HDMI

Perform step 1 of "Accessing the Setup Menu" (➔ 42).
e , r to select "TV Screen", then q
e , r to select "Functions of HDMI",
then
HDMI Priority
After selecting "Functions of HDMI" (➔ above, step 3).
e , r to select "HDMI Priority", then
e , r to select "On" or "Off", then
[Off] When connecting equipment such as an
amplifier with an HDMI cable and connecting
TV (compatible with progressive video) with a
Component Video Cable
HDMI Resolution *
You can only select items compatible with the connected
equipment. This setting normally does not need to be
changed. However if you are concerned about output
picture quality, it may be improved by changing the setting.
• To enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to 1080p, you
need to connect the unit directly to a 1080p-compatible
HDTV. If this unit is connected to an HDTV through
other equipment, it must also be 1080p compatible.
After selecting "Functions of HDMI" (➔ above, step 3).
e , r to select "HDMI Resolution",
then
e , r to select the item, then
[Auto] Automatically selects the output resolution
best suited to the connected television
(1080p, 1080i, 720p or 480p).
[480i]
[480p]
[720p]
[1080i]
[1080p] When setting video output to "1080p", we
recommend using a Panasonic HIGH SPEED
HDMI cable to prevent video distortion.