Panasonic DMRE500 DMRE500 User Guide - Page 39

Play menu-Change the play sequence This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Repeat play ≥All [VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs) ≥Chapter [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] ≥Group [DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only) ≥PL (Play list) [HDD] [RAM] ≥Title§ [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] ≥Track [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD] Select "OFF" to cancel. §This can also be selected during MPEG4 title playback. Video menu-Change the picture quality Picture ≥Normal: Default setting ≥Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts ≥Fine: Details are sharper ≥Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. ≥User: You can make further adjustments. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select "Detail picture adjustment" and press [ENTER]. Contrast Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture. Brightness Brightens the picture. Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal lines. Color Adjusts the shade of the picture's color. Gamma Increases the brightness of the center ranges to improve detail and contrast in dark scenes. 3D NR Reduces overall noise. Integrated DNR Reduces mosaic noise and character smudging. MPEG-DNR (When any item other than "User" is selected) You can turn the recommended settings for 3D NR and Integrated DNR on and off. Progressive§ (➡ page 69) Select "ON" to enable progressive output. ≥Select "OFF" if the picture is stretched horizontally. ≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed. Transfer§ [When "Progressive" (➡ above) is set to "ON".] Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played (➡ page 68, Film and video). ≥Auto1 (normal): Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and appropriately converts it. ≥Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content in addition to 24 frame-per-second film content. (Picture distortion may occur depending on the content) ≥Video: Select when using "Auto1" and "Auto2", and the video content is distorted. § Only when you have selected "480p" in "TV Type" (➡ page 14). Audio menu-Change the sound effect V.S.S. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, 2-channel or over only) Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. ≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. ≥V.S.S. does not work for SAP recordings. Dialog Enhancer [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a center channel) The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear. Playing back Status messages Status messages appear on the television during operation to show the condition of the unit. Press [STATUS]. The display changes each time you press the button. ≥Displayed information are examples. HDD REC PLAY LR DVD REC Selected drive/type of disc Recording or play status/input channel Audio type Recording drive/ Transfer (dubbing) progress indicator Title number and elapsed time during recording/Recording mode Available recording time Date and time and recording mode 6/8 10:15 PM πRemain π T2 0:05.14 XP π T1 0:00.10 SP 0:50 XP+SF Used HDD space Play position within the title Title number and elapsed time during play/ Recording mode No display FUNCTIONS window By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. HDD DVD SD/PC DISC SPACE LEFT 52:00 SP HDD Play back DIRECT NAVIGATOR Record TIMER RECORDING TV GUIDE EPG Dubbing / Edit Connect Set up DUBBING PLAY LIST NETWORK SETUP FLEXIBLE RECORDING DV AUTO REC DISC SETTING Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of disc. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and press [ENTER]. To exit the FUNCTIONS window Press [FUNCTIONS]. RQT7394 39