Sony RDR-VX500 Service Manual page 35

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 Play Information
and Playing Time" on page 45. This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack when "Dolby Digital Output"
is set to "D-PCM" (page 102).
Dolby Normally select this
position.
Surround
Multi-channel audio signals
are output to two channels
for enjoying surround
sounds.
Multi-channel audio signals
Normal
are downmixed to two
channels for use with your
stereo.
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) jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack only when "Dolby Digital
Output" is set to "D-PCM" (page 102).
Normally select this
Standard
position.
TV Mode Makes low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
Scan Audio
Outputs audio signal during
On
FF1 fast-forward of a DVD
disc with Dolby Digital
sound tracks.
No sound is output during
Off
FF1 fast-forward.
Language, Parental Control
Settings/Factory Settings
(Options)
The "Options" setup allows you to set up other
operational settings.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2
Select "Setup," and press ENTER.
3
Select "Options," and press ENTER.
The "Options" setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.
Options 10:10 AM
Title list Language
Parental
Timer
Front Display : Auto
Edit Command Mode
: Mode3
Factory Setting
Disc Setting
Setup
Language
◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language for the DVD menu.
◆ Audio (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select "Original," the language given
priority in the disc is selected.
◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on
the disc.
When you select "Auto," the subtitle language
changes according to the language you selected
for the sound track.
Note
If you select a language in "Disc Menu," "Subtitle," or
"Audio" that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of
the recorded languages will be automatically selected.
DV Audio Input
Records original sound only.
Stereo 1
Normally select this when
dubbing a DV format tape.
Records additional audio
Stereo 2
only.
Note
Select "Stereo 2" if you have added a second audio
channel when recording with your digital video camera.
Line Audio Input
When recording from equipment connected to the
LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jack to a DVD disc in this
recorder, select line input audio.
Stereo Records stereo sound only.
Select this for discs other
than DVD-RWs (VR mode).
Records the two different
Main/Sub
sound tracks on DVD-RWs
(VR mode). You can select
either sound track when
playing back the disc.
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Parental (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.
1
After step 3 above, select "Parental," and
press ENTER.
• If you have not entered a password, the
display for registering a new password
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
Parental 10:10 AM
Title list
Timer Create the password.
Edit
Disc Setting
Setup
The display for confirming the password
appears.
Re-enter the password.
Parental 10:10 AM
Title list
Timer
Confirm the password.
Edit
Disc Setting
Setup
• When you have already registered a
password, the display for entering the
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
Parental 10:10 AM
Title list
Timer Enter the password.
Edit
Disc Setting
Setup
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Recording and VCR Settings
(Features)
The "Features" setup allows you to change the
tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2
Select "Setup," and press ENTER.
3
Select "Features," and press ENTER.
The "Features" setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.
Features 10:10 AM
Title list DVD Auto Chapter : 5 min
VCR Function
Timer
Synchro Recording : to DVD
Edit
Disc Setting
Setup
DVD Auto Chapter
Automatically divides a recording (a title) into
chapters by inserting chapter markings at a
specified interval. The markings are inserted while
the recording is being made.
Off No chapter mark is inserted.
Inserts chapter marks at
5 Min
approximately 5 minute
intervals.
15 Min Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 15 minute
intervals.
Note
Depending upon the size of the recording being made, the
actual interval may vary from the interval selected in
"DVD Auto Chapter." The selected interval should only
be used as an approximation to create chapters.
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2
Select "Password," and press ENTER.
The selection items for "Password" are
displayed.
3
Select "On," and press ENTER.
Parental 10:10 AM
Title list Password : On
Rating Level : Level 1 (Kids)
Timer
Change Password
Edit
Disc Setting
Setup
4
Select "Rating Level," and press ENTER.
The selection items for "Rating Level" are
displayed.
Parental 10:10 AM
Title list : On: Level 8 (Adults)
Password Level 8 (Adults)
Level 7
Rating Level
Timer
Level 6
Change Password
Level 5
Edit
Level 4
Disc Setting Level 3
Level 2
Setup
Level 1 (Kids)
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
5
Select the level, and press ENTER.
The Parental setting is complete.
• To cancel the Parental setting for the disc,
set "Password" to "Off" in step 3.
• To change the password, select "Change
Password" in step 5, and press ENTER.
When the display for registering a password
appears, enter a new four-digit password
using the number buttons.
Notes
• If you forget your password, select "Factory Setting" of
"Options" in the "Setup" display.
• 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.
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VCR Function
Press ENTER, and select "Tape Length," "Auto
Play," and "Auto Repeat."
◆ Tape Length
When using a T-120 or shorter
T-120
length tape.
T-160 When using a T-160 length tape.
When using a T-180 or longer
T-180
length tape.
◆ Auto Play
To start playback automatically,
On
when you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
Off To turn off Auto play. You need
to press H PLAY to start
playback, even if you insert a tape
with its safety tab removed.
◆ Auto Repeat
To play back a tape repeatedly.
On
The VCR rewinds a tape to the
beginning and restarts playback
automatically.
Off To turn off Auto repeat.
Synchro Recording
Sets the recorder to record
to DVD
programs from connected
equipment that has a timer
function (such as a satellite tuner)
to a DVD disc.
Sets the recorder to record
to Video
programs from connected
equipment that has a timer
function (such as a satellite tuner)
to a VHS tape.
Front Display
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
Adjusts automatically.
Auto
Bright Bright lighting.
Low lighting. Turns off the
Dimmer
lighting when the power is
off.
Command Mode
Changes the command mode of the recorder if
other DVD equipment is assigned the same
command mode. Be sure to match the
COMMAND MODE switch on the remote to the
setting made here. For details, see "If you have a
Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or
Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder" on
page 29.
Mode1 Select this if the default
command mode conflicts
with other DVD equipment.
Mode2 Select this if the default
command mode conflicts
with other DVD equipment.
The default command mode
Mode3
of the recorder.
Factory Setting
Allows you to return the setup settings to their
default settings. Note that all of your previous
settings will be lost.
1
After step 3 above, select "Factory Setting,"
and press ENTER.
2
Select "Start," and press ENTER.
The setup settings return to their default
settings.
3 Press "/1 to turn off the recorder, and press
"/1 again to turn it on.
The "Easy Setup" display appears. Follow the
instructions for Easy Setup (page 30) from
step 5.