Sony RDR-HX825 Service Manual page 23

Playback options
To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 66.
For MP3, JPEG, or DivX operations, see "Playing MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, or
®
DivX Video Files" on page 73.
Buttons
Operations
AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed
repeatedly in normal playback mode.
- RW
HDD - R
VR VR
: Selects the language.
DVD
DVD VCD CD
- RW
HDD
VCD CD
SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
DVD
/ (instant replay/ Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.
instant advance)
+ RW - RW
HDD VR
- RW + R - R
VR
Video
- R
DVD
Video
. (previous)/> (next)
Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/chapter/scene/
track.
For the HDD, you cannot go to the beginning of the previous/
next title.
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during
(fast reverse/fast forward) playback.
Search speed changes as follows:
m2 T T
m3 *2
When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse
continues at the selected speed until you release the button.
*1
When you press
the HDD, you can play quickly with sound ("x1.3" appears).
m
*2
3 and 3
Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in
(slow, freeze frame) pause mode.
Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode.
- RW
HDD + + RW RW
VR
+ - R
- RW R
VR
Video
*
- R
DVD VCD
Video
* Playback direction only
X (pause)
Pauses playback.
To resume normal playback, press H.
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b
Notes
• If the outlines of the images on your screen
become blurred, set "BNR" and/or "MNR" to
"Off."
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played,
the above BNR, MNR, or FNR effects may be
hard to discern. And, these functions may not
work with some screen sizes.
• When using the "Sharpness" function, noise
found in the title may become more apparent. In
this case, it is recommended that you use the BNR
function with the "Sharpness" function. If the
condition still does not improve, set the
"Sharpness" level to "Off."
Adjusting the delay between
the picture and sound (AV
SYNC)
HDD + RW - RW - RW + R
VR
Video
- R - R
VR DVD VCD DATA DVD
Video
DATA CD
1
Press OPTIONS during playback to
select "Audio Settings," and press
ENTER.
2
Select "AV SYNC," and press ENTER.
"AV SYNC":
When the video is delayed, this function
delays the audio for synchronization with
the video (0 to 120 milliseconds). Larger
numbers indicate a longer audio delay for
synchronization with the video. When
dubbing to a VCR or other video
recording equipment, be sure to return
this setting to 0 ms (default).
3
Press </, to adjust the setting, and
press ENTER.
70
: Selects the main or sub sound.
- R
VR VR
: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.
fast reverse fast forward
m1 T t 1M *1
t t 2M
T T T t t t 3M *2
M
once during playback of a title recorded in
M
are only available for the HDD and DVDs.
Pausing a TV Broadcast
(TV Pause/Pause Live TV)
You can pause a current TV broadcast, and
then continue watching the programme at a
later time. This is useful when you receive an
unexpected phone call or visitor while
watching TV.
1
While viewing a TV broadcast with
this recorder, press X.
The picture pauses. You can pause the
picture for up to three hours.
TV pause
2
Press X or H again to resume
watching the programme.
b
Notes
• Paused titles are not saved to the HDD.
• This function is cancelled when:
– x (stop) is pressed.
– PROG +/– is pressed.
– DVD is pressed.
– Z (open/close) is pressed.
– TITLE LIST is pressed.
– INPUT SELECT is pressed.
– the recorder is turned off.
– a timer recording or Synchro-Recording is
started.
– the PDC/VPS function is "On" and channel
scan is started.
– DV dubbing or regular dubbing is started.
• It may take one minute or more to resume
playback of the paused programme.
• Even if you fast forward the recorded programme,
there will always be a time difference of about
one minute or more between the recorded
programme and the current TV broadcast.
b
Notes
• Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles
recorded on this recorder.
• Slideshows made with a DVD camcorder can
only be played. Other play functions, such as fast
forward, cannot be used.
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a
CD
• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive
noise will be heard from the LINE1-TV/LINE 3/
DECODER/LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks.
To avoid possible damage to the audio system,
the consumer should take proper precautions
when the LINE1-TV/LINE 3/DECODER/LINE
2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the recorder are
connected to an amplification system. To enjoy
DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external
DTS decoder must be connected to the DIGITAL
OUT jack of the recorder.
• Set the sound to "Stereo" using the AUDIO
button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD
(page 68).
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound
track
DTS audio signals are output only through the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.
When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set
"DTS" to "On" in the "Audio" setup (page 104).
Adjusting the picture quality
HDD + RW - RW - RW + R
VR
Video
- R - R DVD VCD DATA DVD
VR
Video
*
DATA CD
* DivX video file only
1
Press OPTIONS during playback to
select "Video Settings," and press
ENTER.
Playing from the beginning of
the programme you are
recording (Chasing Playback)
HDD - RW
VR
"Chasing Playback" allows you to view the
recorded part of a programme while the
recording is being made. You do not need to
wait until the recording finishes.
Press OPTIONS while recording to select
"Chasing Playback," and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
programme you are recording.
When you fast forward to the point that you
are recording, Chasing Playback returns to
normal playback.
b
Notes
• For DVD-RWs (VR mode), this function does not
work when recording:
– on a 1x-speed DVD-RW.
– in the HQ or HSP recording mode.
• The DVD's picture on your TV screen freezes for
a few seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse
or instant replay/advance the recording.
• Chasing Playback is possible from one minute or
more after recording starts.
• Even if you fast forward the recorded programme,
there will always be a time difference of about
one minute or more between the recorded
programme and the current TV broadcast.
Playing a previous recording
while making another
(Simultaneous Rec and Play)
HDD + RW - RW - RW +
R
VR
Video
- R - R DVD
VCD CD
VR
Video
DATA DVD DATA CD
"Simultaneous Rec and Play" allows you to
view a previously recorded programme while
recording programmes. Playback continues
even if a timer recording starts. Use this
function as follows:
• While recording to the HDD:
Play another title on the HDD.
Play a previously recorded programme on a
DVD by pressing DVD.
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2
Select an item, and press ENTER.
The adjustment display appears.
"FNR" (frame noise reduction):
Reduces noise contained in the
luminance element of the video signal.
"BNR" (block noise reduction):
Reduces "block noise" or mosaic like
patterns in the picture.
"MNR" (mosquito noise reduction):
Reduces the faint noise appearing around
the outlines of the images. The noise
reduction effects are automatically
adjusted within each setting range
according to the video bit rate and other
factors.
"Sharpness":
Sharpens the outlines of the images.
"PB Video Equalizer" (Playback video
equalizer):
Adjusts the picture in greater detail.
Select an item and press ENTER.
• Contrast: changes the contrast.
• Brightness: changes the overall
brightness.
• Colour: makes the colours deeper or
lighter.
• Hue: changes the colour balance.
3
Press </, to adjust the setting, and
press ENTER.
The default settings are underlined.
"FNR": (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)
"BNR": (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)
*
"MNR": (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)
"Sharpness"*: (weak) Off 1 2
(strong)
"PB Video Equalizer":
• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)
• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright)
• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (deep)
• Hue: (red) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (green)
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other
items.
* "1" softens the outlines of the images. "2"
enhances the outlines and "3" enhances them
more than "2."
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• While recording to a DVD:
Play a previously recorded programme on
the HDD by pressing HDD.
• While recording to a DVD-RW (VR
*1
mode) :
Play another title on the same DVD-RW
*2
(VR mode) disc.
*1
Simultaneous Rec and Play function does not
work when you record:
– on a 1x-speed DVD-RW.
– in the HQ or HSP recording mode.
*2
Picture noise may appear depending upon the
condition of the recording, or when playing a
title recorded in the HQ or HSP recording mode.
The picture freezes for a few seconds when you
use fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/
advance.
You can also play a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO
CD, Super VIDEO CD, CD, DATA DVD, or
DATA CD while recording on the HDD.
Example: Play another title on the HDD
while recording to the HDD.
1
While recording, press TITLE LIST to
display the HDD Title List.
2
Select the title you want to play, and
press ENTER.
3
Select "Play" from the sub-menu, and
press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title.
Example: Play a DVD while recording to
the HDD.
1
While recording, press DVD and insert
the DVD into the recorder.
2
Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD
Title List.
3
Select the title you want to play, and
press ENTER.
4
Select "Play" from the sub-menu, and
press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title.
b
Note
You cannot play a DVD, DivX video or VIDEO
CD recorded in the NTSC colour system while
recording on the HDD. When playing a DivX video
or VIDEO CD, be sure to set "Colour System" to
"PAL" in the "Video" setup (page 103).
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