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Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Displays
By using the setup displays, you can make various
adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as
well as select a language for the subtitles.
The setup displays are used in the following way.
Note
Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the
setup display settings, and not all of the functions
described may work.
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Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
The System Menu appears.
Title List (Original)
10:10 AM
Title List
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
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Disc Setting
Setup
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.
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Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
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Select "Setup," and press ENTER.
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Select "Video," and press ENTER.
The "Video" setup appears with the following
options. The default settings are underlined.
Video
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Title List
TV Type
: 4:3 Letter Box
HDMI Resolution
: Auto
Timer
Video (HDMI)
: Y Cb Cr
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Black Level
: On
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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
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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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Select "Setup," and press ENTER.
The "Setup" display appears.
Setup
10:10 AM
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Title List
Clock Set
Video
Timer
Audio
Edit
Features
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Options
Disc Setting
Easy Setup
Setup
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Select "Clock Set," "Video," "Audio,"
"Features," "Options," or "Easy Setup,"
and press ENTER.
The selected setup display appears.
Example: "Video" setup
Video
10:10 AM
Title List
TV Type
: 4:3 Letter Box
HDMI Resolution
: Auto
Timer
Video (HDMI)
: Y Cb Cr
Edit
Black Level
: On
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Picture Control
: Standard
Disc Setting
Progressive
: Off
Setup
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Select the item you want to set up, and
press ENTER.
Available options for the item appear.
Example: "TV Type"
Video
10:10 AM
Title List
TV Type
: 4:3 Letter Box
16:9
4:3 Letter Box
HDMI Resolution
: Auto
Timer
4:3 Pan Scan
Video (HDMI)
: Y Cb Cr
Edit
Black Level
: On
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Picture Control
: Standard
Disc Setting
Progressive
: Off
Setup
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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
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
Normally, select this when
connecting to an HDMI device.
RGB
Gives brighter colors and deeper
black. Select this if colors are
weak.
Black Level
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video
signals output from the LINE OUT jacks
(page 15).
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Some items display a dialog box that requires
additional settings.
Example: When "Parental" in "Options"
setup is selected.
Create the password
10:10 AM
Title List
Timer
Create the password.
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Disc Setting
Setup
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Select an option, and press ENTER.
The currently selected option is displayed
next to the setup item.
Example: When "16:9" is set.
Video
10:10 AM
Title List
TV Type
: 16:9
HDMI Resolution
: Auto
Timer
Video (HDMI)
: Y Cb Cr
Edit
Black Level
: On
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Picture Control
: Standard
Disc Setting
Progressive
: Off
Setup
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
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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/
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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.
Connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks (page 17).
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Clock Setting (Clock Set)
The "Clock Set" setup allows you to make clock
settings for the recorder.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
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Select "Setup," and press ENTER.
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Select "Clock Set," and press ENTER.
The clock setting display appears.
Clock Set
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Title List
Set the time and date manually.
Month Day
Year
Timer
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2007
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Hour Min AM/PM
Disc Setting
10 : 10
AM
Setup
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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 item. The day
of the week is set automatically.
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Press ENTER to start the clock.
On
Set 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." Or, press DVD
in stop mode to operate the DVD recorder, 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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