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Audio DRC Dynamic Range Control DVDs, Downmix DVDs only, Audio Connection, Select Dolby Digital

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Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to "Audio DRC." This affects the output from the following jacks: - LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1/2 jacks - DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack only when "Dolby Digital" is set to "D-PCM" (page 94). Standard Normally select this position. TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. Wide Range Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance. Downmix (DVDs only) Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see "4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information" on page 36. This function affects the output of the following jacks: - LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1/2 jacks - DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack when "Dolby Digital" is set to "D-PCM" (page 94). Dolby Surround Normally select this position. Multi-channel audio signals are output to two channels for enjoying surround sounds. Normal Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to two channels for use with your stereo. Audio Connection The following setup items switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack. For connection details, see "Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords" on page 20. Select "Dolby Digital," "DTS," "48kHz/96kHz PCM," and "Audio(HDMI)" after setting "Digital Out" to "On." If you connect a component that does not accept the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, and may affect your ears or cause speaker damage. 1 Select "Audio Connection" in "Audio," and press ENTER. Audio - Audio Connection Digital Out : Dolby Digital : DTS : 48kHz/96kHz PCM : Audio(HDMI) : On D-PCM Off 48kHz/16bit Auto 2 Select "Digital Out," and press ENTER. On Normally select this position. Off The influence of the digital circuit upon the analog circuit is minimal. 3 Select "On," and press ENTER. 4 Set the digital output signal. • Dolby Digital (HDD/DVDs only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. D-PCM Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. The surround effects of output signals are determined by the "Downmix" setting item in "Audio" setup. Dolby Digital Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. b Note If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL signals, the "DPCM" signals will be automatically output even when you select "Dolby Digital." 94

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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Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs

only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned

down when playing a DVD that conforms to

“Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the

following jacks:

– LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1/2 jacks

– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/

HDMI OUT jack only when “Dolby Digital” is

set to “D-PCM” (page 94).

Downmix (DVDs only)

Switches the method for mixing down to two

channels when you play a DVD which has rear

sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby

Digital format. For details on the rear signal

components, see “4. Displaying the Playing Time

and Play Information” on page 36. This function

affects the output of the following jacks:

– LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1/2 jacks

– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/

HDMI OUT jack when “Dolby Digital” is set to

“D-PCM” (page 94).

Audio Connection

The following setup items switch the method of

outputting audio signals when you connect a

component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a

digital input jack.

For connection details, see “Step 4: Connecting

the Audio Cords” on page 20.

Select “Dolby Digital,” “DTS,” “48kHz/96kHz

PCM,” and “Audio(HDMI)” after setting “Digital

Out” to “On.”

If you connect a component that does not accept

the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no

sound) will come out from the speakers, and may

affect your ears or cause speaker damage.

Select “Audio Connection” in “Audio,” and

press ENTER.

Select “Digital Out,” and press ENTER.

Select “On,” and press ENTER.

Set the digital output signal.

• Dolby Digital (HDD/DVDs only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

Note

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not

compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL signals, the “D-

PCM” signals will be automatically output even when

you select “Dolby Digital.”

Standard

Normally select this position.

TV Mode

Makes low sounds clear even if

you turn the volume down.

Wide

Range

Gives you the feeling of being at a

live performance.

Dolby

Surround

Normally select this position.

Multi-channel audio signals are

output to two channels for

enjoying surround sounds.

Normal

Multi-channel audio signals are

downmixed to two channels for

use with your stereo.

Normally select this position.

Off

The influence of the digital

circuit upon the analog circuit

is minimal.

D-PCM

Select this when the recorder is

connected to an audio component

lacking a built-in Dolby Digital

decoder. The surround effects of

output signals are determined by

the “Downmix” setting item in

“Audio” setup.

Dolby

Digital

Select this when the recorder is

connected to an audio component

with a built-in Dolby Digital

decoder.

Audio - Audio Connection

Digital Out :

DTS :

Dolby Digital :

Off

D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM :

48kHz/16bit

Audio(HDMI) :

Auto