Getting started
EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT
The audio mode for the audio input jack can be se-
lected, choosing either stereo or monaural.
Select "EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT" and select from the
list below.
STEREO:
The sound is treated as stereo sound.
L CH:
The sound is treated as the monaural sound of the
left channel.
R CH:
The sound is treated as the monaural sound of the
right channel.
SAP (Second Audio Program)
This unit is fitted with a SAP broadcast system that
enables you to switch to a second audio program while
viewing a selected channel.
This function applies only when the program is broadcast
in multiple languages through the SAP broadcast system.
Select "SAP" and select "ON" to activate SAP . Select
"OFF" to cancel.
Listening to SAP
When the unit is turned on or a channel selection is
made, make certain the letters "SAP" appear on the
screen. This means that "Second Audio Program"
broadcasting is available.
DOLBY DIGITAL OUTPUT
Select from the following methods of outputting the
audio of discs that were recorded with Dolby Digital.
DOLBY DIGITAL: 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.
Setting the recording
This section describes recording settings.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select "REC SETUP". For the procedure, see steps 1
to 3 in "Using the SETUP MENU" on page 23.
SETUP MENU
TIMER REC SET
REC SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP
INITIAL REC TO
AV SETUP
INITIAL REC MODE
AUTO CHAPTER
REC SETUP
INDEX PICTURE
CH SETUP
BLACK LEVEL CONTROL (REC)
OTHER
SELECT
ENTER
ENTER
RETURN
DVD
SP
10MIN
0 SEC
OFF
BACK
SETUP
END
INITIAL REC TO
You can select the recording media that is first dis-
played in the item "REC TO" on the timer recording
screen.
Select "INITIAL REC TO" and select "DVD" or "VCR".
INITIAL REC MODE
You can select the recording mode that is first displayed
in the item "REC MODE" on the timer recording screen.
Select "INITIAL REC MODE" and select XP , SP , LP , or EP .
Note
• For the DVD recording mode, see page 53. And for
the VCR recording mode, see page 49.
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 list below.
OFF:
Automatic chapter marking is not used.
5 MIN:
The interval is set to 5 minutes.
10 MIN:
The interval is set to 10 minutes.
15 MIN:
The interval is set to 15 minutes.
30 MIN:
The interval is set to 30 minutes.
INDEX PICTURE
You can set the time that the thumbnail image is
registered in the title menu of DVD-RW (VR mode).
Select "INDEX PICTURE" and select from the list below.
0 SEC:
The image of a recording start point is registered.
1 MIN:
The image of a recording at 1 minute start point will
be registered.
3 MIN:
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 CONTROL (REC)
You can set the black level for when you record.
OFF:
Records at the level of the input source.
ON:
Lowers the level 7.5IRE and records.
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