Video Settings (Video) - Sony RDR-GX330 Service Manual

2 8
Select "Antenna / Cable," and press
ENTER.
Antenna Presets VHF and UHF
channels.
Cable
Presets cable TV
channels.
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Select an option, and press ENTER.
4
Select "Manual Channel Setup," and
press ENTER.
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Clock
5 Press M/m to select the channel you want
to activate, and press ENTER.
Auto (Auto Clock Set)
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a
channel in your local area broadcasts a time
signal.
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2
6 Press </, to select "Activate
Channel," and press ENTER.
The disabled channel will be skipped
when you press CH +/–.
Yes
Activates the channels.
No Disables the channels.
7 Press M/m to select "Yes" to activate the
channel.
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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 DVD
recorder.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the
recorder is in stop mode.
2
Select "SETUP," and press ENTER.
3 b
Note
Select "Video," and press ENTER.
Depending on the disc, "4:3 Letter Box" may be
The "Video" setup appears with the
selected automatically instead of "4:3 Pan Scan" or
following options. The default settings
vice versa.
are underlined.
Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level
Selects the black level (setup level) for the
video signals output from the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(page 16).
This setting is not effective when the recorder
outputs progressive signals.
On
Video Output
Off
TV Type
Sets the picture size when playing back a title
recorded from 16:9 size video (page 42) or a
Progressive Output
16:9 size commercial DVD video.
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format
Select the playback picture size according to
the type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide signals, set "Progressive Output" to "On."
mode TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV). You will enjoy accurate color reproduction
and high quality images.
16:9 Select this when connecting
1
to a wide-screen TV or TV
with a wide mode function.
2
4:3 Letter Select this when connecting
Box to a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a
3
wide picture with bands on
the upper and lower portions
of the screen.
4
4:3 Pan
Select this when connecting
Scan
to a 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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Press , to select "AFT." 3
On
Turns on the Auto Fine
Tuning function.
Normally, select this.
4
Off
Allows you to adjust the
picture manually.
Select "On" to turn on AFT, and press
ENTER.
• If the Auto Fine Tuning function does
not work effectively, select "Off" in
step 8 and press ,. Press M/m to
obtain a clearer picture, and press
ENTER.
To preset or disable another channel,
repeat from step 5.
Select "Clock" in "Basic," and press
ENTER.
Select "Auto," and press ENTER.
16:9
DVD software can be divided into two types:
film based software and video based
software. Video based software is derived
from TV and displays images at 30 frames/60
4:3 Letter Box fields per second. Film based software is
derived from film and displays images at 24
frames per second. Some DVD software
contains both Video and Film.
In order for these images to appear natural on
4:3 Pan Scan
your screen when output in progressive
mode, the progressive video signal needs to
be converted to match the type of DVD
software that you are watching.
You can fine-tune the progressive 480p video
signal that is output when you set
"Progressive Output" to "On."
Note that you must connect to a progressive
format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks (page 16).
jacks
Raises the standard black
level. Select this when the
picture appears too dark.
b
Sets the black level of the
output signal to the standard
When picture noise appears after you set the
level. Normally, select this.
recorder to progressive format, hold down
x STOP, and press CHANNEL – (minus) on the
unit.
Line Input
Sets the method of inputting video signals
from the LINE IN jacks on the rear panel of
the recorder. Select an option for each of the
Select "Progressive Output," and press
items below according to the combination of
ENTER.
jacks and methods that you are going to use.
Select "On," and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
Selects a method of inputting video signals
Select "Start," and press ENTER. for the LINE 1 IN jack on the rear panel of the
The video switches to a progressive recorder.
signal for 5 seconds.
If video signal appears OK, select "Yes,"
and press ENTER.
If picture is distorted, select "No," and
press ENTER.
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Select "Full Auto," and press ENTER. Daylight Saving
Select "On" or "Off" (standard time), or
Yes Automatically sets your
select "Auto" to have the recorder
time zone and Daylight
automatically set the daylight saving
Saving Time (if
time.
applicable).
z Hint
No
Allows you to adjust
If you set "Full Auto" to "Yes," the Auto Clock Set
your time zone and
function is activated whenever the recorder is
Daylight Saving Time
turned off.
manually, without
turning off the Auto
Manual (Manual Clock Set)
Clock Set function.
If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the
Select "Yes," and press ENTER. clock correctly for your local area, set the
The recorder automatically sets the clock clock manually.
by searching for a channel that carries a
1
Select "Clock" in "Basic," and press
time signal and sets your time zone and
ENTER.
Daylight Saving Time (if applicable).
2
Select "Manual," and press ENTER.
• If the clock does not activate, your
clock setting is incorrect. After
repeating steps 1 to 3 above, select
"No" in step 4 and press ENTER. Then
select "Clock Set CH," "Time Zone,"
or "Daylight Saving" and press
ENTER. Adjust these settings by
pressing M/m and ENTER.
Clock Set CH
3 Press M/m to set the month, and press
Select a channel that carries a time signal
,.
using the number buttons.
Set the day, year, hour, and minutes in
Use this option if you know of a channel
sequence. Press </, to select the item
that carries a time signal. Most PBS
to be set, then press M/m to set the
member stations broadcast a time signal.
numbers. The day of the week is set
For the fastest response select your local
automatically.
PBS station. Leave the setting at "--" to
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have the recorder automatically search
Press ENTER to start the clock.
for a channel that carries a time signal.
z Hint
To return to "--," enter "0."
To change the numbers in step 3, press < to return
to the item to be changed, and select the numbers by
pressing M/m.
OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
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
Progressive Mode Pause Mode (DVDs only)
Selects the picture quality in pause mode.
Auto
Frame
Auto Display
On
Off
Auto Automatically detects the
software type (Film-based or
Screen Saver
Video-based) and selects the
appropriate conversion mode. The screen saver image appears when you do
Normally select this position.
not use the recorder for more than 10 minutes
while an on-screen display, such as the
Video
Fixes the conversion mode to
System Menu, is displayed on your TV
the mode for Video-based
screen. The screen saver image helps prevent
software.
your display device from becoming damaged
(ghosting).
Note
On
Off
Line1 Input
Video Inputs video signals.
S Video Inputs S video signals.
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The picture, including
subjects that move
dynamically, is output with
no jitter. Normally select this
position.
The picture, including
subjects that do not move
dynamically, is output in high
resolution.
Automatically displays
information on the screen
when the recorder is turned
on, etc.
Displays information only
when DISPLAY is pressed.
Turns on the screen saver
function.
Turns off the function.
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