Changing the unit�s settings
Tabs Audio Menus Dynamic Range Compression DVD-V (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) � On � Off
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio program (SAP) when recording to a disc.
� Main � Secondary Audio Program (SAP) You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an external source, such as when copying from a video cassette recorder. Select on the other equipment. When recording from the unit�s DV IN terminal, select the type of audio recording from �Select Audio Channel for DV Input� (� below).
Digital Audio Output Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit�s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (� page 12). � Press [ENTER] to display the menu. PCM Down Conversion � On: Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. � Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the above settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of � Off: over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection. Dolby Digital Select how to output the � Bitstream: signal. If �Bitstream� is selected, the � PCM: connected equipment decodes the signal. If �PCM� is selected, this unit decodes the signal and � Bitstream: outputs it as 2 channel.
Note
Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose when the connected equipment cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.) Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose when the connected equipment can process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.) When connecting to equipment displaying the Dolby Digital logo. When connecting to equipment not displaying the Dolby Digital logo.
DTS
� PCM:
Not making the proper settings may result in noise or some trouble for digital recording. Select Audio Channel for DV Input You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit�s DV IN terminal (� page 38). � Stereo 1: � Stereo 2: � Mix:
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When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS logo. When connecting to equipment not displaying the DTS logo.
Records audio (L1, R1) Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2) subsequent to original recording. Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
+R DL +RW
-R DL -RW(V) +R
When recording MTS broadcast, select the type of audio in advance from �Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )� (� above). Display Status Messages Choose whether to show status messages automatically. On-screen Language Choose the language for these menus and on-screen messages. Blue Background Select �Off� if you do not want to have the unit show the blue background when reception is weak. FL Display Changes the brightness of the unit�s display. � Automatic � English � Off � Español � Français
� On
� Off
� Bright � Automatic:
� Dim
The display turns dark during play, and reappears momentarily when you press a button. When the unit is turned off all displays disappear. While using this mode the standby power consumption can be reduced.
