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Changing the unit's settings (continued)
Picture
Rec Mode
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[XP] [SP] [LP]
Input Select
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Select the video input.
[V(VIDEO)] [SV(S-VIDEO)] [DV]
3-D Y/C Separation (NTSC)
[On] [Off]
On:
Y/C separation of three dimensions is performed.
Off:
Y/C separation of two dimensions is performed.
Hybrid VBR Resolution
Switch between automatic and fixed hybrid VBR resolution
when recording.
[Automatic] [Fixed]
Automatic:
The unit automatically switches resolution rates during
recording according to the image. The unit reduces block
noise, which occurs during MPEG compression, by
selecting the optimum rate.
Fixed:
The resolution rate is fixed to ensure the resolution rate is
not reduced.
Still Mode
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Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.
[Automatic] [Field] [Frame]
Automatic:
The unit automatically switches between frame still mode
and field still mode.
Field:
Less blurred field stills are shown. Select if jittering occurs
when "Automatic" is selected.
Frame:
Sharper frame stills are shown. Select if small text or fine
patterns cannot be seen clearly when "Automatic" is
selected.
Seamless Play
Turn seamless play on or off on discs with play lists.
• Seamless Play does not work with programs recorded in
LPCM.
[On] [Off]
On:
The scenes in play lists created with this unit are played
seamlessly.
This may cause shifting of the points where scenes
change. Some play lists cannot be played seamlessly.
• Seamless Play does not effect programs that have been
recorded with LPCM sound.
Off:
The points where scenes in play lists are played
accurately, but this may cause the picture to freeze for a
moment when scenes change.
Black Level Control (NTSC)
Select normal, lighter or darker for adjusting the black level
control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.
Input Level
Adjusts the black level of the input signal.
[Lighter] [Darker]
Composite & S-Video Output Level
When connected to a monitor television through the
VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT terminal.
[Lighter] [Darker]
Component Video Output Level
When connected to a monitor television through the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/P
[Lighter] [Normal] [Darker]
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Note:
• When the Black Level of the input signal is set to 7.5 IRE, set
as follows:
Input Level – [Darker]
Composite & S-Video Output Level – [Lighter]
Component Video Output Level – [Normal]
• When the TV system is set to NTSC, this control can be
used.
Sound
Audio during Search
Choose whether to have sound during fast forward play at the
first search speed of the five ones.
[On] [Off]
Dynamic Range Compression
(In Dolby Digital mode, this functions only for
DVD
compatible discs.)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
[On] [Off]
On:
Dynamic range compression is performed.
Off:
Dynamic range compression is not performed.
Bilingual Audio Selection
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type
when recording sound signals of the DV IN terminal to DVD-R or
when recording LPCM signals to DVD-RAM.
[M1] [M2]
M1:
Main audio
M2:
Secondary audio
Audio Mode for XP/SP Recording
Choose the audio type when recording with XP or SP mode.
[Dolby Digital] [LPCM]
• Even if "LPCM" is set, sound becomes "Dolby Digital" in
recording mode other than XP or SP mode.
Audio Mode for DV Input
You can select the kind of sound when recording from the unit's
DV terminal.
[Stereo 1] [Stereo 2] [Mix]
Stereo 1:
Records sound (L1, R1) when DV recording is taking
place.
Stereo 2:
Records added sound such as narration (L2, R2)
subsequent to original recording.
Mix:
Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
• L1+L2 are recorded in CH1 and R1+R2 are recorded in
CH2. In the case of bilingual broadcast, Stereo 1 is
recorded when recording to DVD-R or if recording in
LPCM. Details of recording are given in "Bilingual Audio
Selection".
Audio CH Assignment with Mic
Select the audio input recorded to channel 2 when a
microphone is connected.
[CH1(A)] [CH2(B)] [Mix]
CH1(A):
Audio input through AUDIO IN CH1 (A) is recorded.
CH2(B):
Audio input through AUDIO IN CH2 (B) is recorded.
Mix:
Audio input through AUDIO IN CH1 (A) and AUDIO IN
CH2 (B) is mixed and recorded.
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