HDMI means high definition multimedia interface.
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 HDMIcompatible HDTV, the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.
Panasonic uses Viera link option between their video products.
When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with 'HDAVI Control' function, linked operations are possible. [Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM)]
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.
(the above is from the owner's manual of this model - page 40 tells you about linked operation using HDMI HDAVI control and how to set it up)
As for Gem HD, this unit has an SD (standard definition) digital tuner - it will not decode/receive HD channels. I should point out that 7mate also is a HD channel but is not specified as such in any menu or even their website. (I found this out by accident when I tried to record on timer 7mate one day and all I got was 'unable to decode HD channel' banner at the bottom of a blank screen)
Channel 11 is a SD channel - so this will work with your DMR-EZ48 as will all the other relevant main free to air channels (ABC/7/9/10/SBS). GO! is also a SD channel.
To be able to record HD to this combo unit you will need a HD set top box connected via its AV inputs. HDMI simply means you will get HD video quality from the combo to the TV, you will not receive HD channels from your HDTV to your DMR-EZ48 unit via this method.
Thank you very much for your help. I wonder if you could help me with another question please. My brother tried to copy a video tape to a dvd with this machine but then we found out you can only copy just over 2hrs to a dvd so all movie was not copied. Can you somehow compress the amount you are burning to dvd or do you need to buy a dvd that holds more and is of course much more expensive. I await your kind response. Thank you once again. Lynette
I am glad you asked this - because there is a feature on the DMR-EZ48V remote - ' REC MODE ' (formerly known as recording speed SP LP EP) (it is the button next to 'REC') with this model, you can record in XP (1 hour mode) SP (2 hour standard record mode) LP (4 hour long play recording to either VHS or DVD) and EP (by default this mode is set to 8 hours - but in the setup menu you can change that to 6 hours).
In order for you to fit more than 120 minutes to a DVD-R single layer 4.7GB DVD, simply load a blank disc, wait until the drive has read it, then select the desired recording mode (SP or LP is fine - EP may cause loss of quality) or with this unit, you can purchase some dual layer (DVD-R DL) discs (these are a bit more expensive than regular single layered discs (and may also take slightly longer to read) but allow 3 hours 30 minutes per disc in SP record mode). However, being budget-conscious as we all are, I suggest the simplest and cheapest option; buy some single layer DVD-R blank discs (any brand), load them, pick your source/channel for recording, select the record mode SP LP, then press 'REC' (usually begins recording within 2 seconds of REC being pressed, just like a VCR). done! Check the recording once done to make sure you are happy with it - then finalise the disc. EP is not a recommended record mode. XP is ideal for short recordings in high quality, but as I said this only gives you 1 hour per DVD-R via this mode. SP or LP is best :)
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