Sony RDR-VX521 Service Manual page 34

2
Select an option, and press ENTER.
3
Select "Auto Preset," and press ENTER.
All receivable channels are preset in
numerical sequence.
Auto Preset 10:10 AM
Title List
Searching for receivable channels: 3
Timer
Edit
Scanning... Please wait.
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Disc Setting
Stop
Setup
Manual Set
Presets or disables channels manually.
If some channels could not be set using the "Auto
Preset" or "Easy Setup" function, you can set them
manually.
1
Select "Antenna/Cable," and press ENTER.
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Title List
Antenna/Cable : Antenna Antenna
Cable
Auto Preset
Timer
Manual Set
Edit
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Disc Setting
Setup
"Antenna": Presets VHF and UHF channels.
"Cable": Presets cable TV channels.
2
Select an option, and press ENTER.
3
Select "Manual Set," and press ENTER.
4
Select the channel you want preset using CH
+/–, or disable using M/m, and press ENTER.
Select a channel:
69
Add Erase Exit
5
Select "Add" or "Erase" using </,, and
press ENTER.
To cancel the setting, select "Exit" and press
ENTER.
6
To preset or disable another channel, repeat
steps 4 and 5.
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.
Black Level
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video
signals output from the LINE OUT jacks
(page 16).
This setting is not effective when the
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in the front
panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals.
On Raises the standard black level.
Select this when the picture
appears too dark.
Off Sets the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
Picture Control
You can adjust the video signal of DVD or
VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the
recorder to obtain the picture quality you want.
Select the setting that best suits the program you
are watching.
Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture
by increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic picture
than "Dynamic 1" by further
increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
Clock Setting (Clock Set)
The "Clock Set" setup allows you to make clock
settings for the recorder.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2
Select "Setup," and press ENTER.
3
Select "Clock Set," and press ENTER.
The "Clock Set" setup appears with the
following options.
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Title List
Auto
Manual
Timer
Edit
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Disc Setting
Setup
Auto (Auto Clock Set)
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel
in your local area broadcasts a time signal.
1
Select "Auto," and press ENTER.
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Title List
Clock Set CH : Auto
Time Zone : Auto
Timer
Daylight Saving : Auto
Edit
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Disc Setting
Setup
2
Select "Clock Set CH," "Time Zone," or
"Daylight Saving" and press ENTER.
3
Adjust these settings by pressing M/m and
ENTER.
Clock Set CH
Select a channel that carries a time signal
using M/m.
Use this option if you know of a channel that
carries a time signal. Most PBS member
stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest
response, select your local PBS station. Leave
the setting at "Auto" to have the recorder
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Standard
Off
Displays a standard picture.
Cinema 1 White colors become brighter
and black colors become richer,
and the color contrast is
increased.
Cinema 2
Enhances details in dark areas by
increasing the black level.
Personal Adjusts "Contrast," "Brightness,"
"Color," and "Hue" using M/m/
</,.
z Hint
When you watch a movie, "Cinema 1" or "Cinema 2" is
recommended.
Progressive
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format
signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction
and high quality image.
1
Select "Progressive," and press ENTER.
2
Select "On," and press ENTER.
3
Follow the instructions appearing on the TV
screen.
Video 10:10 AM
Title List Progressive Scan Output
TV Type : 4:3 Pan Scan
1) Ensure your TV is (480P) progressive scan capable.
Black Level : On
Timer
2) Connect with component video output jacks.
Picture Control : Standard
(red/green/blue connections)
Edit
3) Select [OK] to test your video signal.
Progressive : Off
4) If video signal appears OK,
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video connection is complete.
Disc Setting
OK Cancel
Setup
1 Ensure your TV is (480p) progressive scan
capable.
2 Connect with component video output jacks.
(red/green/blue connections)
See "If your TV has component video input
jacks" on page 17.
3 Select [OK] to test your video signal.
4 If video signal appears OK, video
connection is complete.
4
Select "OK" and press ENTER.
The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the
recorder lights up.
If picture is distorted, press O RETURN.
Check the connection (page 17).
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automatically search for a channel that carries
a time signal.
Clock Set CH
Title List
Timer
Edit
Select a Channel:
Auto
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Disc Setting
Setup
Time Zone
Select the time zone for your area, or select
"Auto" to have the recorder automatically set
your time zone.
The options are:
Auto y Atlantic y Eastern y Central
y Mountain y Pacific y Alaska y
Hawaii y Auto
Daylight Saving
Select "On" or "Off" (standard time), or select
"Auto" to have the recorder automatically set
the daylight saving time.
Note
If "Set Top Box Control" of "Features" is set to "On," the
channel on the cable box or satellite receiver changes
when the recorder searches for a channel that carries a
time signal and sets your time zone.
Manual
If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock
correctly for your local area, set the clock
manually.
1
Select "Manual," and press ENTER.
Clock Set
Title List
Set the time and date.
Month Day Year
Timer
Sun
01 01 2006
Edit
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Hour Min AM/PM
Disc Setting
10 : 10 AM
Setup
2
Press M/m to set the month, and press ,.
Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM
in sequence. Press </, to select the item to
be set, then press M/m to set the item. The day
of the week is set automatically.
3
Press ENTER to start the clock.
99 100
z Hint
To cancel the "Progressive" setting, select "Off" in step
2 above. Or, press DVD to operate the DVD recorder,
and then hold down X PAUSE on the recorder for five
seconds or more.
Note
If you select progressive signals when you connect the
recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in
progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In
this case, set "Progressive" to "Off."
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Video Settings (Video)
10:10 AM
The "Video" setup allows you to adjust items
related to the image, such as size and color.
Choose the settings according to the type of TV,
tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2
Select "Setup," and press ENTER.
3
Select "Video," and press ENTER.
The "Video" setup appears with the following
options. The default settings are underlined.
Video
Title List
TV Type : 4:3 Letter Box
Black Level : On
Timer
Picture Control : Standard
Edit
Progressive : Off
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Disc Setting
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 Select this when connecting to a
Box 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
10:10 AM picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the screen.
4:3 Pan Select this when connecting to a
Scan 4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays a wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
Audio Settings (Audio)
The "Audio" setup allows you to adjust the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2
Select "Setup," and press ENTER.
3
Select "Audio," and press ENTER.
The "Audio" setup appears with the following
options. The default settings are underlined.
Audio
Title List
Tuner Audio : Main
Digital Out
Timer
Downmix : Dolby Surround
Edit
Audio DRC : Standard
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Scan Audio : On
Disc Setting DV/D8 Audio Input : Stereo 1
Line Audio Input : Stereo
Setup
Tuner Audio
Selects the sound to be recorded.
Main Records only the main
sound.
SAP
Records only the SAP
(Second Audio Program)
sound.
Note
If no SAP sound is received, the main sound is recorded
regardless of the setting.
Digital Out
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 "Connecting to Your
AV Amplifier (Receiver)" on page 18.
Press ENTER, and select "Dolby Digital" or
"DTS."
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