Sony rdr-gxd455 Service Manual page 29

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Video Settings (Video)
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 : 16:9
HDMI Resolution : Auto
Timer
Video (HDMI) : Y Cb Cr
Edit
Black Level : On
DV/D8 Dubbing
Picture Control : Standard
Disc Setting Progressive : Off
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
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.
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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
Tuner Audio : Main
Digital Out
Timer
Downmix : Dolby Surround
Edit
Audio DRC : Standard
Audio (HDMI) : Auto
DV/D8 Dubbing
Scan Audio : On
Disc Setting
Surround : Off
DV/D8 Audio Input : Stereo 1
Setup
Line Audio Input : Stereo
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
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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 to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.
For connection details, see "Connecting to Your
AV Amplifier (Receiver)" on page 24.
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Press ENTER, and select "Dolby Digital" or
"DTS."
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16:9
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan Scan
Note
Depending on the disc, "4:3 Letter Box" may be selected
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automatically instead of "4:3 Pan Scan" or vice versa.
HDMI Resolution
Selects the type of video signals output from the
HDMI OUT jack. When you select
"Auto"(default), the recorder outputs video
signals of the highest resolution acceptable for
your TV. If the picture is not clear, unnatural or
not to your satisfaction, try another option that
suits the disc and your TV/projector, etc. For
details, refer also to the instruction manual
supplied with the TV/projector, etc.
The setting is effective only when you connect an
HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack.
Auto
Normally, select this.
1920×1080i
Sends 1920×1080i video signals.
1280×720P Sends 1280×720p video signals.
720×480P Sends 720×480p video signals.
Video (HDMI)
Selects the type of output from the HDMI OUT
jack.
The setting is effective only when you connect an
HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack.
Y Cb Cr
Selects this when connecting to
an HDMI device.
RGB
Gives brighter colors and deeper
black. Select this if colors are
weak.
Digital Out
Title List
Dolby Digital : 4:3 Letter Box D-PCM
Dolby Digital
DTS On
Timer
Edit
DV/D8 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.
◆ Dolby Digital
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
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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 82).
Dolby
Select this when the recorder
Digital is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
Notes
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not
compatible with Dolby Digital signals, D-PCM signals
will be automatically output, even when "Dolby
Digital" is selected.
• The HDMI OUT jack cannot output Dolby Digital
signals for digital broadcasts. To hear Dolby Digital,
use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks.
◆ DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
On Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
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Off Select this when the recorder
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Black Level
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video
signals output from the LINE OUT jacks
(page 21).
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 21).
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/
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When you watch a movie, "Cinema 1" or "Cinema 2" is
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If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not
compatible with DTS signals, no signal will be output,
regardless of the "DTS" setting.
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 25. This function affects the output
of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack when "Dolby
Digital" is set to "D-PCM" (page 81).
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
102).
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 (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack only when
"Dolby Digital" is set to "D-PCM" (page 81).
Standard Normally select this
position.
TV Mode Makes low sounds clear
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even if you turn the volume
down.
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Progressive
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format
signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction
and high quality image.
Connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks (page 23).
On Set the recorder to output
progressive signals.
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." Or, while the
recorder is in stop mode, and then hold down
X PAUSE on the recorder for five seconds or more.
• When you connect your TV using an HDMI cable, the
"Progressive" setting is set to "On."
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Wide
Gives you the feeling of
Range being at a live performance.
Audio (HDMI) (DVD VIDEOs only)
Select the output method from the HDMI OUT
jack.
Auto
Normally, select this.
Outputs audio signals
according to the "Dolby
Digital" setting.
PCM
Converts Dolby Digital to
PCM.
Note
Dolby Digital signals on digital broadcasts will be
converted to PCM signals.
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 front
speakers (page 25).
Off
No surround effect.
Surround1 Creates one set of virtual
surround speakers.
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Surround2
Creates two sets of virtual
surround speakers.
Surround3
Creates three sets of virtual
co
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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