Status Messages; Functions Window - Panasonic DMR-E500HS Operating Instructions Manual

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]
Select "OFF" to cancel.
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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.
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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.
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Transfer [When "Progressive" (
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit
the type of material being played (
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" (
[CD]
above) is set to "ON".]
page 68, Film and
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.

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.
Selected drive/type of disc
HDD
REC Recording or play status/input
PLAY
channel
LR Audio type
DVD REC
Recording drive/
Transfer (dubbing) progress indicator
Title number and elapsed time during
recording/Recording mode
Date and time
π
Remain
6/8 10:15 PM
π T2
0:05.14 XP
π T1
0:00.10 SP
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
DISC SPACE LEFT
DVD SD/PC
HDD
Play back
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Record
TIMER RECORDING TV GUIDE
Dubbing
DUBBING FLEXIBLE RECORDING
/ Edit
PLAY LIST DV AUTO REC
Connect
NETWORK
Set up
SETUP 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].
Available recording time
and recording mode
0:50 XP+SF
Used HDD
space
52:00 SP
EPG
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