Sony RMT-D254A Service Manual page 27

Black Level
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video
signals output from the LINE OUT jacks
(page 15).
This setting is not effective when the
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up on the front
panel display 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
Selects the picture control for the video signals
output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 15).
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.
Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic picture
than "Dynamic 1" by further
increasing the picture contrast
and the color.
Standard
Displays a standard picture
(function turned off).
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/
</, and ENTER.
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.
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 "A Connecting to audio L/R
jacks" on page 19. This function affects the output
of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI
OUT jack when "Dolby Digital" is set to "D-
PCM" (page 82).
Dolby Normally select this
Surround position.
Multi-channel audio signals
are output to two channels
for enjoying surround
sounds.
Normal Multi-channel audio signals
are downmixed to two
channels for use with your
stereo.
To enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital, turn
off the surround settings of this recorder
(page 83).
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
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI
OUT jack only when "Dolby Digital" is set to
"D-PCM" (page 82).
Standard Normally select this
position.
TV Mode Makes low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
Wide Gives you the feeling of
Range being at a live performance.
Connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks (page 17).
On Sets the recorder to output
progressive signals.
The PROGRESSIVE indicator
lights up on the front panel
display.
Off Outputs video signals in interlace
format.
Notes
• 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."
• When you connect your TV using an HDMI cable, the
"Progressive" setting is set to "On."
Line1 Input
Selects the type of video input signal for the LINE
1 IN jacks. The picture does not appear if this
setting does not match the connected jack.
S-Video Select this when connecting to the
S VIDEO jack (page 13).
Composite Select this when connecting to the
VIDEO jack.
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Audio (HDMI) (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects the output method from the HDMI OUT
jack.
Auto Normally, select this.
Outputs audio signals
according to the "Dolby
Digital" or "DTS" settings
(page 82).
PCM Converts Dolby Digital to
PCM.
Note
If you select "Auto" when connecting the recorder to a
TV not compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, no sound
may be heard. In this case, select "PCM."
Scan Audio (DVDs only)
On Outputs audio signals during
FF1 fast-forward of a DVD
disc with Dolby Digital
soundtracks.
Off No sound is output during
FF1 fast-forward.
Note
Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.
Surround
Turns on the surround function to create virtual
rear speakers from a stereo TV or two separate
front speakers (page 19).
Off No surround effect
Surround1
Creates one set of virtual
surround speakers
Surround2 Creates two sets of virtual
surround speakers
Surround3
Creates three sets of virtual
surround speakers
Notes
• When the playback signal does not contain a signal for
the surround speakers, the surround effects will be
difficult to hear.
• When you select one of the surround modes, turn off
the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier
(receiver).
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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
Digital Out
Downmix : Dolby Surround
Timer
Audio DRC : Standard
Edit
Audio (HDMI) : Auto
Dubbing
Scan Audio : On
Disc Setting
Surround : Off
DV/D8 Audio Input : Stereo 1
Setup
Line Audio Input : Stereo
Digital Out
The following setup items switch the method of
outputting audio signals when you connect a
component such as an amplifier (receiver) to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack.
For connection details, see "Connecting to Your
AV Amplifier (Receiver)" on page 18.
Press ENTER, and select "Dolby Digital" or
"DTS."
Digital Out
Title List
Dolby Digital : 4:3 Letter Box D-PCM
On Dolby Digital
DTS
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
If you connect a component that does not accept
the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no
sound) will come out from the speakers, and may
affect your ears or cause speaker damage.
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DV/D8 Audio Input
Stereo 1 Records original sound only.
Normally select this when
dubbing a DV format tape.
Stereo 2 Records additional audio
only.
Mix Records both original and
additional sounds.
Note
Select "Stereo 2" or "Mix" if you have added a second
audio channel when recording with your DV camcorder.
Line Audio Input
When recording from equipment connected to the
LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks to a DVD disc in
this recorder, select line input audio.
Stereo Records stereo sound only.
Main/Sub Records the two different
soundtracks on DVD-RWs
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR
mode). You can select either
soundtrack when playing
back the disc.
z Hint
When recording on a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR
mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), select either sound track
with the connected equipment before recording.
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◆ Dolby Digital (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
D-PCM
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You
can select whether the
signals conform to Dolby
Surround or not by making
adjustments to the
"Downmix" item in "Audio"
setup (page 83).
Dolby Select this when the recorder
Digital
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
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Note
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to a TV not
compatible with Dolby Digital signals, D-PCM signals
will be automatically output, even if "Dolby Digital" is
selected.
◆ DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
On Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
DTS decoder.
Off Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
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If you connect equipment not compatible with DTS
signals, no signal will be output, regardless of the "DTS"
setting.
Recording, Set Top Box,
Control for HDMI Settings
(Features)
The "Features" setup allows you to make various
settings for recording, playback, set top box
control, and HDMI control functions.
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
Title List
DVD Auto Chapter : 5 Min
Format DVD-RW : VR
Timer
Auto Finalize : Off
Edit
Set Top Box Control
Dubbing
Control for HDMI : On
Language Follow : On
Disc Setting
Setup
DVD Auto Chapter
Automatically divides a recording (a title) into
chapters by inserting chapter markings at
specified intervals. The markings are inserted
while the recording is being made.
Off No chapter mark is inserted.
5 Min Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 5 minute
intervals.
15 Min Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 15 minute
intervals.
Note
Actual intervals may differ depending on the size of the
recording. The selected setting should be regarded as an
approximate chapter interval.
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