Sony RDR-HX900 Operating Instructions Manual page 52

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"HDD Rec. Picture Size"i"DVD Rec. Picture
Size": Sets the picture size of the program to
be recorded.
• 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to 4:3.
• 16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide
mode).
• Auto (HDD only): Automatically selects the
actual picture size.
"DVD Rec. Picture Size" works with DVD-
Rs and DVD-RWs (Video mode) when the
recording mode is set to HQ, HSP, or SP. For
all other recording modes, the screen size is
fixed at "4:3."
For DVD-RWs (VR mode), the actual picture
size is recorded regardless of the setting. For
example, ifa 16:9 size picture is received, the
disc records the picture as 16:9 even if"Rec
Screen Size" is set to "4:3."
For DVD+RWsiDVD+Rs, the screen size is
fixed at "4:3."
"Rec NR" (noise reduction): Reduces noise
contained in the video signal.
"Rec Video Equalizer": Adjusts the picture in
greater detail.
Press _/_, to select the item you want to
adiust, then press ENTER.
• Contrast: Changes the contrast.
• Brighmess: Changes the overall brighmess.
• Color: Makes the colors deeper or lighter.
• Hue: changes the color balance.
Adjust the setting using 4,,,,/'_/_,/==1_, and
press ENTER.
The default setting is underlined.
"Rec NR": (weak) Off 1 - 3 (strong)
"Rec Video Equalizer":
• Contrast: (weak) 3 -- 0 - 3 (strong)
• Brighmess: (dark) 3 - 0 _ 3 (bright)
• Color: (light) 3 • 0 _ 3 (deep)
• Hue:(red) 3 -- 0 -- 3(green)
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to at!just an?: other items.
• You cannot use these settings tbr video signals fioln
the DV IN jack and COMPONENT VIDEO INjacks
Checkingthe disc status while
recording
You can check _e recording information such as
recording time or disc type.
Press DISPLAY twice during recording.
The recording information appears.
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Nlg ..................................................... !!
[] Disc type format
[] Recording status
[] Recording mode
[] Recording time
Press DISPLAY to mrn off the displav.
Creating chapters in a title
The recorder will automatically divide a recording
(a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at
6 or 15 minute intervals during recording. Select
the interval, "6Min" (default) or "15Min" in
"Auto Chapter" of Features Setup (page 91).
"_° Hint
You can create chaptels manually when playing DVD-
RWs (VR mode). For details, see page 68
• If one program contains two picture sites, the selected
size is recorded. However, if the 16:9 signal cannot be
recorded as 16:9, it is recorded as 4:3
• When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3, the
image is fixed to 4:3 letter box regardless of the setting
in "TV Type" of Video Sealp (page 87).
• Renmants of images may appear on your screen when
using "Rec NR."
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