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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 Easy Setup TV Type : 4:3 Letter Box HDMI Resolution : Auto Pause Mode : Auto 4:3 Output : Full Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level : Off Y/Pb/Pr In Black Level : Off Progressive Mode : Auto Line Input TV Type Sets the picture size when playing back a title recorded from 16:9 size video (page 53) 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. HDMI Resolution Selects the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. When you select "Auto" (default), the recorder outputs video signals of the highest resolution acceptable for your TV. If the picture is not clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc and your TV/ projector, etc. For details, refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/ projector, etc. Auto 1920×1080i 1280×720p 720×480p Normally, select this. Sends 1920×1080i video signals. Sends 1280×720p video signals. Sends 720×480p video signals. b Note Even when a setting other than "Auto" is selected and the connected TV cannot accept the resolution, the recorder automatically adjusts the video signals that are suitable for the TV. Pause Mode (HDD/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. Settings and Adjustments ,continued 91

Section	Page
WARNING	2
Precautions	3
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder	9
Quick Guide to Disc Types	10
Recordable and playable discs	10
Playable discs	12
Hookups and Settings	14
Hooking Up the Recorder	14
Step 1: Unpacking	14
Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller	14
Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function	14
A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output	15
B: Cable box with an antenna output only	16
C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)	17
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords	18
Using the PROGRESSIVE button	19
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords	20
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord	21
Step 6: Preparing the Remote	22
Controlling TVs with the remote	22
Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote	24
If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder	24
Step 7: Easy Setup	25
Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting	26
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device	28
Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks	28
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel	29
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner	30
Seven Basic Operations - Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder	31
1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info)	31
Inserting a Disc	31
Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info)	31
2. Recording a Program	33
Checking the disc status while recording	34
3. Playing the Recorded Program (Title List)	34
4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information	36
Checking the playing/remaining time	37
5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Program	38
6. Labeling and Protecting a Disc	39
Labeling a disc	39
Protecting a disc	40
7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize)	40
Unfinalizing a disc	41
TV GUIDE	42
Introduction to the TV Guide On Screen System	42
Troubleshooting guide	42
Watching TV with the TV Guide On Screen System	43
Setting the “Remind” Timer	45
Searching for a Program with the TV Guide On Screen System	46
Customizing the TV Guide On Screen System	47
Timer Recording	49
Before Recording	49
Recording mode	49
Recording a stereo/SAP program	50
Unrecordable pictures	50
Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/ Manual)	50
Recording with the TV Guide On Screen system (TV GUIDE)	50
Setting the timer manually	52
Using the Quick Timer function	53
Adjusting the recording picture quality and size	53
Creating chapters in a title	54
Changing/Canceling Timer Recording or Reminder Settings	55
Recording From Connected Equipment	56
Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)	56
Recording from connected equipment without a timer	57
Playback	59
Playing	59
Playing titles with the TV Guide On Screen system	59
Playback options	61
Adjusting the picture quality	63
Adjusting the sound quality	64
Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause)	65
Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording (Chasing Playback)	65
Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)	66
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.	67
Searching by Thumbnail (Visual Search)	67
Searching by title number or time code	67
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files	68
Selecting an MP3 album or track	68
Selecting a JPEG album or image	69
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files	70
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play	70
About playback order of albums, tracks, and files	71
Erasing and Editing	72
Before Editing	72
Edit options for the HDD and DVD- RWs (VR mode)	72
Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD- RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs	73
Erasing and Editing a Title	73
Erasing a chapter (Delete Chapter)	74
Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)	74
Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)	75
Dividing a title (Divide Title)	75
Erasing all titles on the disc	76
Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map)	76
Creating chapters manually	76
Creating and Editing a Playlist	77
Moving a Playlist title (Change Order)	78
Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles)	78
Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title)	78
Dubbing (HDD y DVD)	79
Before Dubbing	79
About “Dub Mode”	79
Dubbing	81
Dubbing a single title (Title Dub)	81
Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)	82
DV/Digital8 Dubbing	84
Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing	84
Preparing for DV/Digital8 dubbing	84
Recording an Entire DV/ Digital8 Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)	85
Program Edit	86
Settings and Adjustments	88
Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Settings)	88
Tuner Preset	88
Area Setup	89
Clock	89
Set Top Box Control	90
Language	90
Video Settings (Video)	91
Audio Settings (Audio)	93
Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features)	96
Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)	98
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)	99
Additional Information	100
Troubleshooting	100
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)	106
Notes About This Recorder	106
Specifications	107
About i.LINK	108
Guide to Parts and Controls	110
Glossary	114
Language Code List	116
Area Code	116
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code	117

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Settings and Adjustments

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 53) 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.

HDMI Resolution

Selects the type of video signals output from the

HDMI OUT jack. When you select “Auto”

(default), the recorder outputs video signals of the

highest resolution acceptable for your TV. If the

picture is not clear, natural or to your satisfaction,

try another option that suits the disc and your TV/

projector, etc. For details, refer also to the

instruction manual supplied with the TV/

projector, etc.

Note

Even when a setting other than “Auto” is selected and the

connected TV cannot accept the resolution, the recorder

automatically adjusts the video signals that are suitable

for the TV.

Pause Mode (HDD/DVDs only)

Selects the picture quality in pause mode.

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

Audio

Features

Video

Line Input

Progressive Mode :

Y/Pb/Pr In Black Level :

4:3 Output :

Pause Mode :

Auto

Off

Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level : Off

Full

Auto

HDMI Resolution :

Auto

Normally, select this.

1920×1080i

Sends 1920×1080i video signals.

1280×720p

Sends 1280×720p video signals.

720×480p

Sends 720×480p video signals.

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.

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

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