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g the A/V Output (continued)/ Recording
DRC
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) enables you to control
the dynamic range so as to achieve a suitable sound for
your equipment.
Select "DRC" and select the level from the below.
TV: Dynamic range is reduced.
STD: Full dynamic range is reduced.
MAX: Full dynamic range is maintained.
NOTES:
• This function works only during playback of Dolby Digi-
tal recorded discs.
• When you listen to the sound from TV's speaker, we
recommend that you select "TV".
The level of Dynamic Range Reduction may differ
depending on the DVD.
Digital Output Mode
Select from the following methods of outputting the au-
dio of discs that were recorded with Dolby Digital.
Bitstream: Outputs in Dolby Digital sound.
PCM: Converts the sound to PCM and outputs
it.
NOTE:
Select PCM if you are connected to an audio amplifier
and the amplifier is not Dolby Digital compatible.
Virtual Surround (QSound)
Sound that is not recorded in the surround mode will be
changed to artificial surround sound and output.
Select "Virtual Surround" and select "On" to activate the
virtual surround function. Select "Off" to cancel the vir-
tual surround function.
Manufactured under license from
QSound Labs, Inc. U.S. patent Nos.
5,105,462, 5,208,860 and 5,440,638
and various foreign counterpart.
Copyright QSound Labs, Inc.
1998-2002. QSound _ is a trademark of
QSound Labs, Inc. All rights reserved.
NOTES:
This function does not work with a video tape.
The "QSound" works only when the DVD disc recorded
with Dolby Digital is played back.
When this function works, the volume might changed.
When the voice is distorted, turn off QSound.
External Audio input
The audio mode for the audio input jack can be selected,
choosing either stereo or monaural.
Select "External Audio Input" and select from the below.
Stereo: The sound is treated as stereo sound.
L CH: The sound is treated as the monaural sound
of the left channel.
R OH: The sound is treated as the monaural sound
of the right channel.
This section describes recording settings.
Preparation:
Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
Select "Recording". For the procedure, see steps 1
to 2 in "Using the SETUP MENU" on page 20.
Auto Chapter
You can automatically make chapter marks on the DVD
to be recorded.
Select "Auto Chapter" and select the interval between
chapter marks from the below.
Off: The automatic chapter is not used.
5 rain.: The interval is set to 5 minutes.
10 rain.: The interval is set to 10 minutes.
15 rain.: The interval is set to 15 minutes.
index Picture
You can set the time that the thumbnail image is regis-
tered in the title menu of DVD-RW (VR mode).
Select "Index Picture" and select from the below.
0 sec.: The image of a recording start point is regis-
tered.
1 rain.: The image of a recording at 1 minute start
point will be registered.
3 rain.: The image of a recording at 3 minutes start
point will be registered.
NOTE:
You cannot select the thumbnail image for Video mode.
Black Level
You can set the black level for when you record.
Standard: Records at the level of the input
source.
Enhanced: Lowers the level 7.51RE and records.
The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or re-
vision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and
other materials, is prohibited under the Copyright
Laws of the United States and other countries, and
may subject you to civil and/or criminal liability.
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