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16:9 Video Settings (Video) Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and color. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Video," and press ENTER. The "Video" setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options TV Type : 4:3 Letter Box Pause Mode : Auto Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level : Off Progressive Mode : Auto Line Input Easy Setup TV Type Sets the picture size when playing back a title recorded from 16:9 size video (page 44) or a 16:9 size commercial DVD video. Select the playback picture size according to the type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide mode TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV). 16:9 Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or TV with a wide mode function. 4:3 Letter Box Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen. 4:3 Pan Scan Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit. 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan b Note Depending on the disc, "4:3 Letter Box" may be selected automatically instead of "4:3 Pan Scan" or vice versa. Pause Mode (DVDs only) Selects the picture quality in pause mode. Auto The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. Frame The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution. Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 16). This setting is not effective when the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals. On Raises the standard black level. Select this when the picture appears too dark. Off Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level. Normally, select this. 76

Section	Page
WARNING	2
Precautions	2
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder	7
Quick Guide to Disc Types	8
Recordable and playable discs	8
Playable discs	10
Hookups and Settings	12
Hooking Up the Recorder	12
Step 1: Unpacking	12
Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable	12
A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output	13
B: Cable box with an antenna output only	14
C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)	15
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords	16
Using the PROGRESSIVE button	17
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords	18
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord	19
Step 6: Preparing the Remote	20
Controlling TVs with the remote	20
Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote	22
If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder	22
Step 7: Easy Setup	23
Setting Up the G-Code® System	24
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device	26
Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks	26
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel	27
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner	28
Seven Basic Operations - Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder	29
1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info)	29
Inserting a Disc	29
Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info)	29
2. Recording a Program	31
Checking the disc status while recording	31
3. Playing the Recorded Program (Title List)	32
4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information	34
Checking the playing/remaining time	35
5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Program	36
6. Labeling and Protecting a Disc	37
Labeling a disc	37
Protecting a disc	37
7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize)	38
Unfinalizing a disc	39
Timer Recording	40
Before Recording	40
Recording mode	40
Recording a stereo/SAP program	41
Unrecordable pictures	41
Timer Recording (Standard/ G-Code)	41
Setting the timer manually (Standard)	41
Recording TV programs using the G-Code system	43
Using the Quick Timer function	44
Adjusting the recording picture quality and size	44
Creating chapters in a title	45
Checking/Changing/ Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)	46
Changing the priority of overlapped settings	47
Recording From Connected Equipment	48
Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)	48
Recording from connected equipment without a timer	50
Playback	51
Playing	51
Playback options	53
Adjusting the picture quality	55
Adjusting the sound quality	55
Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording (Chasing Playback)	56
Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)	57
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.	57
Searching by Thumbnail (Visual Search)	57
Searching by title number or time code	58
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files	58
Selecting an MP3 album or track	59
Selecting a JPEG album or image	59
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files	60
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play	61
About playback order of albums, tracks, and files	61
Erasing and Editing	63
Before Editing	63
Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)	63
Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD- RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs	64
Erasing and Editing a Title	64
Erasing a chapter (Delete Chapter)	65
Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)	65
Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)	66
Erasing all titles on the disc	66
Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map)	66
Creating chapters manually	67
Creating and Editing a Playlist	67
Moving a Playlist title (Change Order)	68
Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles)	69
Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title)	69
DV/Digital8 Dubbing	70
Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing	70
Preparing for DV/Digital8 dubbing	70
Recording an Entire DV/ Digital8 Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)	71
Program Edit	72
Settings and Adjustments	74
Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Settings)	74
Tuner Preset	74
Set G-Code Channels	75
Clock	75
Language	75
Video Settings (Video)	76
Audio Settings (Audio)	78
Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features)	80
Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)	82
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)	83
Additional Information	84
Troubleshooting	84
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)	90
Notes About This Recorder	90
Specifications	91
About i.LINK	92
Guide to Parts and Controls	94
Glossary	98
Language Code List	100
Area Code	100

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Video Settings (Video)

Video settings will adjust items related to the

image, such as size and color.

Choose the settings according to the type of TV,

tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder.

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.

Select “Video,” and press ENTER.

The “Video” setup appears with the following

options. The default settings are underlined.

TV Type

Sets the picture size when playing back a title

recorded from 16:9 size video (page 44) or a 16:9

size commercial DVD video.

Select the playback picture size according to the

type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide mode

TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV).

Note

Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected

automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.

Pause Mode (DVDs only)

Selects the picture quality in pause mode.

Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level

Selects the black level (setup level) for the video

signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT jacks (page 16).

This setting is not effective when the

PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up on the front

panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals.

16:9

Select this when connecting to a

wide-screen TV or TV with a wide

mode function.

4:3 Letter

Box

Select this when connecting to a

4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide

picture with bands on the upper

and lower portions of the screen.

4:3 Pan

Scan

Select this when connecting to a

4:3 screen TV. Automatically

displays a wide picture on the

entire screen and cuts off the

portions that do not fit.

SETUP

TV Type :

4:3 Letter Box

Settings

Easy Setup

Options

Features

Audio

Video

Line Input

Progressive Mode :

Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level :

Pause Mode :

Auto

Off

Auto

The picture, including subjects

that move dynamically, is output

with no jitter. Normally select this

position.

Frame

The picture, including subjects

that do not move dynamically, is

output in high resolution.

Raises the standard black level.

Select this when the picture

appears too dark.

Off

Sets the black level of the output

signal to the standard level.

Normally, select this.

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan