Video Settings; Audio Settings; Features Settings - Sony RDR-GX7 Service Manual

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Press M/m to select "Clock," then press ENTER.
Settings - Clock
Select a method for setting the clock.
If you select "Auto", this recorder will look for a
time signal when you turn it off.
Auto Manual
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Press </, to select "Manual," then press
ENTER.
Settings - Clock - Present Time
Set the time and date manually.
Wed 1 / 1 / 2003 12 : 00 AM
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Press M/m to set the month, then press ,.
Set the day, year, hour, and minutes in sequence.
Press </, to select the item to be set, then press
M/m to set the numbers. The day of the week is set
automatically.
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Press ENTER to start the clock.
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Hint
To change the numbers in step 3, press < to return to the item to be
changed, and select the numbers by pressing M/m.
Language
OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
DVD Menu
Switches the language for the DVD menu.
Audio
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select "Original," the language given priority in the
disc is selected.
Subtitle
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc.
When you select "Audio Follow," the subtitle language changes
according to the language you selected for the sound track.
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Hint
If you select "Others" in "DVD Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio," select
and enter a language code from "Language Code List" (page 108) using
the number buttons.
Note
If you select a language in "DVD Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio" that is
not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected.
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Video Settings

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 (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when
"Dolby Digital" is set to "D-PCM" (page 96).
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 "Checking the audio signal format" (page 58).
This function affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack when "Dolby
Digital" is set to "D-PCM" (page 96).
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.
Digital Out
Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks.
On
Normally select this position. When you select
"On," see "To set the digital output signal" for
further settings.
Off The influence of the digital circuit upon the analog
circuit is minimal.
• To set the digital output signal
The following setup items switch the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier
(receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack.
For connection details, see "Connecting the Audio Cords"
(page 19).
Select "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" after setting "Digital Out" to
"On."
SETUP
Settings Auto Stereo : On
Video Tuner Audio : Main
Audio Audio ATT : Off
Features Audio DRC : Standard
Options Downmix : Dolby Surround
Digital Out : On
Easy Setup Dolby Digital D-PCM
DTS : Off
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.
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Video Settings
Choose the settings according to the TV, tuner, or decoder to be
connected.
Select "Video" in the Setup Display. To use the display, see
"Using the Setup Displays" (page 91).
The default settings are underlined.
SETUP
Settings TV Type : 4 : 3 Letter Box
Video Pause Mode : Auto
Audio Component Black Level : On
Features Progressive Mode : Auto
Options Line1 Input : Video
Line3 Input : Video
Easy Setup
TV Type
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or
wide).
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.
16:9
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan Scan
Note
Depending on the disc, "4:3 Letter Box" may be selected automatically
instead of "4:3 Pan Scan" or vice versa.
Dolby Digital (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. You can select whether the
signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)
or not by making adjustments to the
"Downmix" item in Audio Setup (page 96).
Dolby
Select this when the recorder is connected to an
Digital audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
DTS (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
On Select this when the recorder is connected to an
audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.
Off Select this when the recorder is connected to an
audio component without a built-in DTS
decoder.
Pause Mode (DVDs only)
Selects the picture 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.
Component Black Level
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 51).
This setting is not effective when the recorder outputs
progressive signal and the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up
on the front panel.
On Sets the black level of the output signal
to the standard level.
Off Select this when connecting equipment
for which the black level (setup level)
is set to "0."
Progressive Mode
Selects the conversion mode of software when the recorder is set
to output video signals in progressive format (page 51).
Auto Automatically detects if you are
playing Film based or Video based
software and convert the signal to the
appropriate conversion mode.
Normally select this.
Video Selects the conversion mode for Video
based software, regardless of the
software type that you are playing.
Line1 Input
Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE IN 1
jack on the rear panel of the recorder.
Video Inputs video signals.
S Video Inputs S video signals.
Line3 Input
Selects the method of inputting video signals for the LINE IN 3
jack on the rear panel of the recorder.
Video Inputs video signals.
S Video Inputs S video signals.

Features Settings

The Features Setup provides entries to the following features.
Select "Audio" in the Setup Display. To use the display, see
"Using the Setup Displays" (page 91).
The default settings are underlined.
SETUP
Settings Auto Chapter : 6 Min
Video Parental Control
Audio One Touch Dubbing
Features
Options
Easy Setup
Auto Chapter
Automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by
inserting chapter markings at a specified interval. The markings
are made during recording.
Off No chapter mark is inserted.
6Min Inserts chapter marks at approximately 6
minute intervals.
15Min Inserts chapter marks at approximately 15
minute intervals.
Notes
• Depending upon the size of the recording being made, the actual
interval may vary from the interval selected in "Auto Chapter." The
selected interval should only be used as an approximation to create
chapters.
• This function is not available when using DVD-RWs in VR mode with
the DV Edit function. Chapter marks are automatically entered where
the recordings start on the tape (page 78, 79, 81).
Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a
predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
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Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Using the Setup Displays"
(page 91) to select "Features" in the Setup
Display.
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Press M/m to select "Parental Control," then
press ENTER.
If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password appears.
Features - Parental Control
Enter a new password.
OK
Cancel
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Audio Settings
The Audio Setup allows you to set the sound according to the
playback and connection conditions.
Select "Audio" in the Setup Display. To use the display, see
"Using the Setup Displays" (page 91).
The default settings are underlined.
SETUP
Settings Auto Stereo : On
Video Tuner Audio : Main
Audio Audio ATT : Off
Features Audio DRC : Standard
Options Downmix : Dolby Surround
Digital Out : On
Easy Setup Dolby Digital D-PCM
DTS : Off
Auto Stereo
This function affects only when "Tuner Audio" is set to "Main."
On Receives stereo programs. Normally
select this.
Off
Select this to reduce noise. The sound
changes to monaural.
Tuner Audio
Selects the sound to be recorded.
Main Records only main sound.
SAP Records only the SAP (Second Audio
Program) sound.
Notes
• If no SAP sound is received, the main sound is recorded regardless of
the setting.
• When "Tuner Audio" is set to "SAP," set "Auto Stereo" to "On."
Audio ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to "On." The
recorder reduces the audio output level.
This function affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks
On Select this when the playback sound
from the speakers is distorted.
Off
Normally select this position.
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When you have already registered a password
The display for entering the password appears.
Features - Parental Control
Enter your password.
OK
Cancel
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Enter your four digit password using the number
buttons, then select "OK" and press ENTER.
Features - Parental Control
Level : Off
Standard : USA
Password
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Press M/m to select "Standard," then press , or
ENTER.
The selection items for "Standard" are displayed.
Features - Parental Control
Level : Off
Standard : USA Others
Password Others
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Press M/m to select a geographic area as the
playback limitation level, then press ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select "Others," press the number buttons
to select and enter an area code in the table on
page 98. Then select "OK" and press ENTER.
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Press M/m to select "Level," then press ENTER.
The selection items for "Level" are displayed.
Features - Parental Control
Level : Off Off
Standard : Others
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Password 7
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7 Select the level you want using M/m, then press
ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
• To cancel the Parental Control setting for the disc
Set "Level" to "Off" in step 7.
• To change the password
A In step 4, select "Password," then press ENTER.
The display for registering a password appears.
B Enter a new four-digit password using the number
buttons, then select "OK" and press ENTER.
Notes
• If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by selecting
"Parental Control" under "Factory Setup" in Options Setup (page 99).
• When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function,
playback cannot be limited on this recorder.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental
Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password,
then change the level. If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level
returns to the previous level.
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