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...systems. And thanks to multi-channel sound, it doesn't just appear as Universal, AudioQuest, Chesky Records, Columbia, Delos, DMP, Epic, Legacy, Sony Classical, Telarc, EMI and Virgin Records, to name just a few. Super Audio CD Playback A music source, Super Audio CD belongs in ...CD playback in dedicated audio players. Over 600 titles of Home Theater thanks to the latest in many DVD-Video players and selected home theater packaged systems. The Sony Guide to Sony's Direct Stream Digital™ recording technology, the sound is an obvious improvement over a multi-channel speaker...
...systems. And thanks to multi-channel sound, it doesn't just appear as Universal, AudioQuest, Chesky Records, Columbia, Delos, DMP, Epic, Legacy, Sony Classical, Telarc, EMI and Virgin Records, to name just a few. Super Audio CD Playback A music source, Super Audio CD belongs in ...CD playback in dedicated audio players. Over 600 titles of Home Theater thanks to the latest in many DVD-Video players and selected home theater packaged systems. The Sony Guide to Sony's Direct Stream Digital™ recording technology, the sound is an obvious improvement over a multi-channel speaker...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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.... These new decoding systems derive 5.1 channels instead of the conventional 4 channels of a dts 5.1-channel signal encoded at a 48 kHz sampling rate. The DVD-Video standard offers the possibility of Dolby Pro Logic surround sound. Older decoders can deliver the extended frequency response and heightened realism of the 96 kHz... sound. Dolby Pro Logic II-movie and Pro Logic II-music. Another digital surround sound format, used as an option for DVD movie sound tracks and for source material. In the "discrete" case, it 's specially encoded into their own amplifiers built in.) The...
.... These new decoding systems derive 5.1 channels instead of the conventional 4 channels of a dts 5.1-channel signal encoded at a 48 kHz sampling rate. The DVD-Video standard offers the possibility of Dolby Pro Logic surround sound. Older decoders can deliver the extended frequency response and heightened realism of the 96 kHz... sound. Dolby Pro Logic II-movie and Pro Logic II-music. Another digital surround sound format, used as an option for DVD movie sound tracks and for source material. In the "discrete" case, it 's specially encoded into their own amplifiers built in.) The...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...the widescreen, 16:9 aspect ratio. 480i. The sixth channel drives a Surround-Back speaker. 720p. Used in the future. 6.1-Channel Inputs. The Sony Guide to six times the detail of a conventional television screen. This contains up to Home Theater 45 The conventional, Standard Definition television signal. Enhanced... step closer to connect a multi-channel source, such as a Super Audio Compact Disc player. Each field lasts for Digital TV broadcasting, anamorphic DVD-Video titles and other state-of 60 frames per second. Used in -Picture. For connecting external audio...
...the widescreen, 16:9 aspect ratio. 480i. The sixth channel drives a Surround-Back speaker. 720p. Used in the future. 6.1-Channel Inputs. The Sony Guide to six times the detail of a conventional television screen. This contains up to Home Theater 45 The conventional, Standard Definition television signal. Enhanced... step closer to connect a multi-channel source, such as a Super Audio Compact Disc player. Each field lasts for Digital TV broadcasting, anamorphic DVD-Video titles and other state-of 60 frames per second. Used in -Picture. For connecting external audio...
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... National Association of Broadcasters reports that 885 television stations are a DVD player, a television with up to convey high resolution, which shows half of conventional, Standard Definition broadcasting. DVD-Video. Some say "Digital Video Disc." In fact, the format's inventors could not agree. ... gun, High Precision deflection yoke and a Fine-Pitch Aperture Grille. HD component video connection. HDTV DIRECTV receiver. The Sony Guide to the highest treble. Decode-only systems that DVD stands for "Digital Versatile Disc." Some say that derive six channels from the DIRECTV...
... National Association of Broadcasters reports that 885 television stations are a DVD player, a television with up to convey high resolution, which shows half of conventional, Standard Definition broadcasting. DVD-Video. Some say "Digital Video Disc." In fact, the format's inventors could not agree. ... gun, High Precision deflection yoke and a Fine-Pitch Aperture Grille. HD component video connection. HDTV DIRECTV receiver. The Sony Guide to the highest treble. Decode-only systems that DVD stands for "Digital Versatile Disc." Some say that derive six channels from the DIRECTV...
Operating Instructions
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Playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics DVD VIDEO DVD Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented VIDEO CD CD VCD VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can CD be ...-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 format, or Video CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 11) • A disc recorded in a color system ...
Playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics DVD VIDEO DVD Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented VIDEO CD CD VCD VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can CD be ...-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 format, or Video CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 11) • A disc recorded in a color system ...
Operating Instructions
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.... Also, see the operating instructions for recording even with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. The disc will rewrite the DVD menu. • If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by some record companies. For more information, see the instructions supplied with high-speed discs. X RDR-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Notes • You cannot...
.... Also, see the operating instructions for recording even with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. The disc will rewrite the DVD menu. • If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by some record companies. For more information, see the instructions supplied with high-speed discs. X RDR-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Notes • You cannot...
Operating Instructions
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...during transaction. The recorder starts finalizing the disc. Checking the Play Information and Playing Time HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not. Notes • Depending on the condition of ... information (Display 2) m (Display off) The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status. ◆ Display 1 Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO Title 1 Angle3(5) 1 : English DolbyDigital 2/0 ,continued 41 Guide to finalize the disc if it was recorded on another recorder. Finalize About xx min is...
...during transaction. The recorder starts finalizing the disc. Checking the Play Information and Playing Time HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not. Notes • Depending on the condition of ... information (Display 2) m (Display off) The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status. ◆ Display 1 Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO Title 1 Angle3(5) 1 : English DolbyDigital 2/0 ,continued 41 Guide to finalize the disc if it was recorded on another recorder. Finalize About xx min is...
Operating Instructions
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... mode (page 45) E Playing status bar*3 F Title number (chapter number*1) (page 61) (Track number for CDs/VIDEO CDs without PBC, scene number for VIDEO CDs with PBC, track number/name for DATA CDs) B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs ( angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.) C The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) D The current...
... mode (page 45) E Playing status bar*3 F Title number (chapter number*1) (page 61) (Track number for CDs/VIDEO CDs without PBC, scene number for VIDEO CDs with PBC, track number/name for DATA CDs) B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs ( angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.) C The current selected function or audio setting (appears only temporarily) D The current...
Operating Instructions
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Playback Playing HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD Z OPEN/ CLOSE HDD Number buttons 123 456 789 0 TITLE LIST O RETURN TOP MENU H PLAY "/1 DVD TOOLS
Playback Playing HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD Z OPEN/ CLOSE HDD Number buttons 123 456 789 0 TITLE LIST O RETURN TOP MENU H PLAY "/1 DVD TOOLS
Operating Instructions
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...mode). you select "Factory Setup" in VR mode only). - See page 60. • Even if you open the disc tray (except for HDD/DVD- The point where you edit the title after stopping playback. - you stopped playing is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then {/1... on the recorder. - The recorder starts playback. you change the password, see "Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)" (page 92). To unlock the disc tray, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then {/1 on your four digit password using the number buttons. 3 Press...
...mode). you select "Factory Setup" in VR mode only). - See page 60. • Even if you open the disc tray (except for HDD/DVD- The point where you edit the title after stopping playback. - you stopped playing is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then {/1... on the recorder. - The recorder starts playback. you change the password, see "Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)" (page 92). To unlock the disc tray, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then {/1 on your four digit password using the number buttons. 3 Press...
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... "Chasing Playback" allows you are recording. Notes • For DVD-RWs (VR mode), this function as follows: • While recording to view the recorded part of a program while the recording is being made. You can also play a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, Super VCD, CD, or DATA CD while recording on... the same DVD-RW (VR mode) disc.*2 *1 Simultaneous Rec and Play function does not work when recording: - Example: Play...
... "Chasing Playback" allows you are recording. Notes • For DVD-RWs (VR mode), this function as follows: • While recording to view the recorded part of a program while the recording is being made. You can also play a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, Super VCD, CD, or DATA CD while recording on... the same DVD-RW (VR mode) disc.*2 *1 Simultaneous Rec and Play function does not work when recording: - Example: Play...
Operating Instructions
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... time (Title Dubbing - About "Dub Mode" With this section, "dubbing" refers to your needs (page 8). When dubbed from the HDD to DVD-RW (Video mode) or DVD-R, the picture size is determined by the setting in Features Setup (page 91). • For a title whose aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) ...is full, erase unnecessary titles (page 65). • You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs or a DVD recorded on the HDD. • When dubbed from a DVD to the HDD, the picture size and the sound types originally recorded are entered according to a high-speed...
... time (Title Dubbing - About "Dub Mode" With this section, "dubbing" refers to your needs (page 8). When dubbed from the HDD to DVD-RW (Video mode) or DVD-R, the picture size is determined by the setting in Features Setup (page 91). • For a title whose aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) ...is full, erase unnecessary titles (page 65). • You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs or a DVD recorded on the HDD. • When dubbed from a DVD to the HDD, the picture size and the sound types originally recorded are entered according to a high-speed...
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... in the table are smoothed out. Select a mode different from the HDD to a DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R, erased pictures may remain on the disc. You cannot record such contents on a non-rewritable DVD such as "Copy-Never" or "Copy-Once." Dubbing restriction Some DVD VIDEOs or TV programs contain copy protection signals such as...
... in the table are smoothed out. Select a mode different from the HDD to a DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R, erased pictures may remain on the disc. You cannot record such contents on a non-rewritable DVD such as "Copy-Never" or "Copy-Once." Dubbing restriction Some DVD VIDEOs or TV programs contain copy protection signals such as...
Operating Instructions
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... not work, try "Mode 2." Sends the channel number you entered. When you select "Others" in "DVD Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio" that do not fit. Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the screen. When you select "Audio Follow," the ...of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the type of the sound track. Video Settings (Video) Video settings will be automatically selected. ,continued 87 Displays a wide picture with the following options. DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for the sound track. Automatically displays a wide picture...
... not work, try "Mode 2." Sends the channel number you entered. When you select "Others" in "DVD Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio" that do not fit. Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the screen. When you select "Audio Follow," the ...of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the type of the sound track. Video Settings (Video) Video settings will be automatically selected. ,continued 87 Displays a wide picture with the following options. DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for the sound track. Automatically displays a wide picture...
Operating Instructions
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... Dolby Digital Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. • DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. Off Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a ...approximately 6-minute intervals. The default settings are automatically entered where the recordings start on the tape (pages 79, 80). ,continued 91 SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Auto Chapter : Parental Control One Touch Dubbing HQ Setting : Auto Title Erase : Rec Mode Adjust : 6 ...
... Dolby Digital Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. • DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. Off Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a ...approximately 6-minute intervals. The default settings are automatically entered where the recordings start on the tape (pages 79, 80). ,continued 91 SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup Auto Chapter : Parental Control One Touch Dubbing HQ Setting : Auto Title Erase : Rec Mode Adjust : 6 ...
Operating Instructions
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... already registered a password, the display for "Level" are displayed. Parental Control Level : Standard : Password Off OUtShAers Others 4 Select a geographic area as the age of some DVD VIDEOs can be restricted. 6 Select the level, and press ENTER. Then select "OK" and press ENTER. 5 Select "Level," and press ENTER. Parental Control Level : Standard : Password... disc, set "Level" to select and enter an area code in step 6. To change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. Features - Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Playback of the users.
... already registered a password, the display for "Level" are displayed. Parental Control Level : Standard : Password Off OUtShAers Others 4 Select a geographic area as the age of some DVD VIDEOs can be restricted. 6 Select the level, and press ENTER. Then select "OK" and press ENTER. 5 Select "Level," and press ENTER. Parental Control Level : Standard : Password... disc, set "Level" to select and enter an area code in step 6. To change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. Features - Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Playback of the users.
Operating Instructions
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... cannot be able to "Main" (page 89). The subtitle language cannot be changed for the sound track. , Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO's menu. , The subtitles cannot be recorded or played. , Second Audio Program (SAP) is not available for about half an hour until the ... source to "TV." 98 An alternate audio track cannot be changed or turned off. , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the operations above. Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on another recorder, the recorder cannot play was not...
... cannot be able to "Main" (page 89). The subtitle language cannot be changed for the sound track. , Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO's menu. , The subtitles cannot be recorded or played. , Second Audio Program (SAP) is not available for about half an hour until the ... source to "TV." 98 An alternate audio track cannot be changed or turned off. , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the operations above. Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on another recorder, the recorder cannot play was not...
Operating Instructions
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...channel data processing is digital. DVDs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in this format. DVD VIDEO (page 8) A disc that changes the data to be allocated according to a DVD+R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO. The picture data is a ...standard of digital compression technology. Glossary Chapter (page 61) Sections of a picture or a music feature that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. DVD-R (page 8) A DVD-R is a recordable disc that are provided on the disc, no chapters may be recorded only once to about 1/40 (average) of its...
...channel data processing is digital. DVDs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in this format. DVD VIDEO (page 8) A disc that changes the data to be allocated according to a DVD+R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO. The picture data is a ...standard of digital compression technology. Glossary Chapter (page 61) Sections of a picture or a music feature that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. DVD-R (page 8) A DVD-R is a recordable disc that are provided on the disc, no chapters may be recorded only once to about 1/40 (average) of its...
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... 46, 109 Copy-Free 46 Copy-Never 46 Copy-Once 46 CPRM 8 Creating chapters 68 Cursor mode 38 D DATA CD 10 "Digital Out" 90 Digital video camera 77 "Dimmer" 94 "Disc Info" 39 "Disc Map" 67 "Disc Name" 40 Disc settings 39, 94 Disc space 39 Disc types 8 Display front panel... "DV EDIT" 80 DV IN 77 DV/Digital8 Dubbing 77 One Touch Dubbing 79, 93 Program Edit 80 "DVD Menu" 87 "DVD Rec. Picture Size" 52 DVD VIDEO 10, 109 DVD+R 8, 109 DVD+RW 8, 109 DVD's Menu 54 DVD-R 8, 109 DVD-RW 8, 109 "DVE" 58 E Easy Setup 24, 95 Editing 64 DV Edit 77 Enter characters 43 "Erase" 69...
... 46, 109 Copy-Free 46 Copy-Never 46 Copy-Once 46 CPRM 8 Creating chapters 68 Cursor mode 38 D DATA CD 10 "Digital Out" 90 Digital video camera 77 "Dimmer" 94 "Disc Info" 39 "Disc Map" 67 "Disc Name" 40 Disc settings 39, 94 Disc space 39 Disc types 8 Display front panel... "DV EDIT" 80 DV IN 77 DV/Digital8 Dubbing 77 One Touch Dubbing 79, 93 Program Edit 80 "DVD Menu" 87 "DVD Rec. Picture Size" 52 DVD VIDEO 10, 109 DVD+R 8, 109 DVD+RW 8, 109 DVD's Menu 54 DVD-R 8, 109 DVD-RW 8, 109 "DVE" 58 E Easy Setup 24, 95 Editing 64 DV Edit 77 Enter characters 43 "Erase" 69...