Panasonic DMR-EA38V DVD Recorder User Manual


 
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When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted,
enabling you to enjoy high quality digital video and audio with just one cable. When connecting to an HDMI-
compatible HDTV (High Defi nition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.
Notes
If connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channels output, audio with 3 channels or more will be
down-mixed ( 84) and output as 2 channels (some discs cannot be down-mixed).
For display units compatible with HDCP (High bandwidth Digital Content Protection) that are equipped with a
digital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):
Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable
(audio cannot be output).
Usually you can watch video from HDMI input on TV. When you want to play back VHS while recording on DVD,
switch to input 1 on TV.
Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface) Cable
You can enjoy high-quality picture and audio by adding the HDMI cable connection between this unit and your TV
as shown on page 8 and by doing the following.
HDMI IN
AC IN
VIDEO
OPTICAL
VIDEO VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
R-AUDIO
R-AUDIO-L-L
PR
Y
P
B
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
S VIDEOS VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT
DVD PRIORITY OUT
IN1
AV OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
INPUT 1
AUDIO IN VIDEO
Rear of TV
Rear of this unit
Set “HDMI Priority” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” ( 59, 60). (The default setting is “On”.)
Audio/video cable
(included)
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
Regarding “HDAVI Control” function
When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with “HDAVI Control” function, linked
operations are possible. [ 38, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link
TM
“HDAVI Control
TM
”)]
Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.),
RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be used.
HDMI cable
(not included)
Getting Started