Sony RDR-VX500 Service Manual page 34

Clock Setting (Clock Set)
The "Clock Set" setup helps you to make clock
setting for the recorder.
Select "Clock Set" in the "Setup" display. To use
the display, see "Using the Setup Displays" on
page 96.
Auto (Auto Clock Set)
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel
in your local area broadcasts a time signal.
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Using the Setup
Displays" on page 96 to select "Clock Set" in
the "Setup" display.
2
Select "Auto," and press ENTER.
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Title list
Clock Set CH : Auto
Time Zone : Auto
Timer
: Auto
Daylight Saving
Edit
Disc Setting
Setup
3
Select "Clock Set CH," "Time Zone," or
"Daylight Saving" and press ENTER.
4 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
automatically search for a channel that carries
a time signal.
Clock Set CH 10:10 AM
Title list
Timer
Edit Select a channel:
Auto
Disc Setting
Setup
Picture control
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or
VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the
player 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.
Produces a more dynamic picture
Dynamic 2
than Dynamic 1 by further
increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
Off
Standard
Displays a standard picture.
White colors become brighter
Cinema 1
and black colors become richer,
and the color contrast is
increased.
Enhances details in dark areas by
Cinema 2
increasing the black level.
Adjusts "Contrast," "Brightness,"
Personal
"Color," and "Hue" using M/m/
Adjust
</,.
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
Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Video Settings
(Video)" on page 100.
2
Select "Progressive," and press ENTER.
3
Select "On," and press ENTER.
4
Follow the instructions appearing on the TV
screen.
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 21.
3 Select [OK] to test your video signal.
4 If video signal appears OK, video
connection is complete.
◆ 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.
Manual
If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock
correctly for your local area, set the clock
manually.
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Using the Setup
Displays" on page 96 to select "Clock Set" in
the "Setup" display.
2
Select "Manual," and press ENTER.
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Title list
Month Day Year
Timer
01 01 2004 THU
Edit
Hour Min AM/PM
Disc Setting
12 : 00 AM
Setup
3 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 numbers. The
day of the week is set automatically.
4
Press ENTER to start the clock.
z Hint
To change the numbers in step 3, press < to return to the
item to be changed, and select the numbers by pressing
M/m.
5
Press ENTER.
The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the
recorder lights up.
If picture is distorted, press O RETURN.
Check the connection (page 21).
z Hint
The "Progressive" setting can be canceled by pressing
X PAUSE on the recorder continuously for 5 seconds or
more, or selecting "Off" in step 3.
Note
If you select progressive signal 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."
Video Settings (Video)
Video settings will 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 Pan Scan
Black Level : Off
Timer
Picture Control : Standard
Edit Progressive : Off
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.
Select this when connecting to a
4:3 Letter
Box 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the screen.
Select this when connecting to a
4:3 Pan
4:3 screen TV. Automatically
Scan
displays a wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
99 100
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
Scan Audio
: On
Disc Setting
DV Audio Input : Stereo 1
Line Audio Input : Stereo
Setup
Tuner Audio
Selects the sound to be recorded.
Main/Sub Records only the main
sound.
Records only the SAP
SAP
(Second Audio Program)
sound.
Note
If no SAP sound is received, the main sound is recorded
regardless of the setting.
101 102
1-24
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.
Black Level
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video
signals output from the LINE OUT jacks
(page 18) .
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.
Sets the black level of the output
Off
signal to the standard level.
Normally, select this.
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 23.
Press ENTER, and select "Dolby Digital" or
"DTS."
Digital Out
Title list Dolby Digital Output : 4:3 Letter Box D-PCM
Dolby Digital
DTS : On
Timer
Edit
Disc Setting
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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 Output (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 (Pro Logic) or not
by making adjustments to
the "Downmix" item in
"Audio" setup (page 103).
Dolby Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
Digital
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
• DTS (DVD VIDEO 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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