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BEEP

(Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF: The beep does not sound even when the operation is performed.

BEEP: The beep sounds when the operation is performed.

MELODY: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed.

Remote control setting

For details, refer to “USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT” ( pg. 39).

REMOTE(Factory-preset: ON) OFF: Disables the remote control operations. ON: Enables the remote control operations.

Component video output setting

When connecting the player to a TV or video unit equipped with component video inputs ( pg. 20), select the output picture size depending on the connected TV or video unit.

Y/Pb/Pr(Factory-preset:NO CONV.) NO CONV.: Outputs with the original size. Signals are output in 480p during recording.

720 to 1080: Converts to 1080i. Signals are output in 480p during recording.

ALL to 480p: Converts to 480p.

ALL to 480i: Converts to 480i.

ALL to 1080: Converts to 1080i. Select this setting if your TV is compatible to 1080i input only. Signals are not output during recording (in any mode) or playback in DV mode.

NOTE:

Signals are output in 480i during recording or playback in DV mode regardless of the output setting.

S-Video output setting

When connecting the player to a 4:3 TV or wide- screen TV using the S-video cable ( pg. 20), select the aspect ratio of the connected TV.

S/VIDEO

(Factory-preset: 4:3 TV)

16:9 TV: For a TV which has an aspect ratio of 16:9.

4:3 TV: For a TV which has an aspect ratio of 4:3.

i.LINK output setting

During digital tape dubbing, select whether the video signal outputs according to the Switch setting.

i.LINK OUT

(Factory-preset: SW)

SW: Normally, set to this position. Outputs the DV or MPEG2 format signal selected with the i.LINK OUT Switch.

AUTO: For future use. If the connected video unit automatically detects the input signal via an i.LINK connector, set to “AUTO”.

Picture quality

The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE ( ) and STANDARD ( ) (in order of quality).

QUALITY

(Factory-preset: FINE)

FINE / STANDARD

 

NOTE:

The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used.

Resetting menu settingsRESET

EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

RETURN: Does not reset all settings to the factory- preset.