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Output, Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level, Progressive Mode, format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

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4:3 Output This setting is effective only when you set "TV Type" in "Video" to "16:9." Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your progressive format (480p) compatible TV, change the setting on your TV, not the recorder. Note that this setting is effective only for HDMI connection or progressive signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Full Normal Select this when you can change the aspect ratio on your TV. Select this when you cannot change the aspect ratio on your TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and right sides of the image. 16:9 aspect ratio TV Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 18). 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. Y/Pb/Pr In Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the NTSC video signals input from the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (page 15). This setting is available when "Line1 Input" is set to "Component" (page 93). On Raises the standard black level. Select this when the picture appears too bright. Off Sets the black level of the input signals to the standard level. Normally, select this. Progressive Mode DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both Video and Film. In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in PROGRESSIVE mode, the progressive video signal needs to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching. You can fine-tune the progressive 480p video signals that are output when you press PROGRESSIVE ("PROGRESSIVE" lights up). Note that you must connect to a progressive format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 18). Auto Automatically detects the software type (Film-based or Video-based) and selects the appropriate conversion mode. Normally select this position. Video Fixes the conversion mode to the mode for Video-based software. 92

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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4:3 Output

This setting is effective only when you set “TV

Type” in “Video” to “16:9.”

Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive

signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your

progressive format (480p) compatible TV, change

the setting on your TV, not the recorder. Note that

this setting is effective only for HDMI connection

or progressive signals output from the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level

Selects the black level (setup level) for the video

signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT jacks (page 18).

This setting is not effective when the

PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up on the front

panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals.

Y/Pb/Pr In Black Level

Selects the black level (setup level) for the NTSC

video signals input from the COMPONENT

VIDEO IN jacks (page 15). This setting is

available when “Line1 Input” is set to

“Component” (page 93).

Progressive Mode

DVD software can be divided into two types: film

based software and video based software. Video

based software is derived from TV, such as

dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30

frames/60 fields per second. Film based software

is derived from film and displays images at 24

frames per second. Some DVD software contains

both Video and Film.

In order for these images to appear natural on your

screen when output in PROGRESSIVE mode, the

progressive video signal needs to be converted to

match the type of DVD software that you are

watching.

You can fine-tune the progressive 480p video

signals that are output when you press

PROGRESSIVE (“PROGRESSIVE” lights up).

Note that you must connect to a progressive

format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

jacks (page 18).

Full

Select this when you can change

the aspect ratio on your TV.

Normal

Select this when you cannot

change the aspect ratio on your

TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio

signal with black bands on left and

right sides of the image.

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 aspect ratio TV

Raises the standard black level.

Select this when the picture

appears too bright.

Off

Sets the black level of the input

signals to the standard level.

Normally, select this.

Auto

Automatically detects the software

type (Film-based or Video-based)

and selects the appropriate

conversion mode. Normally select

this position.

Video

Fixes the conversion mode to the

mode for Video-based software.