Function Control

Clearer Picture and

Dynamic Sound Setting

DVD VIDEO

 

DVD RW

 

DVD RW

 

DVD R

 

VIDEO CD

 

 

VR MODE

 

VIDEO MODE

 

 

 

DOLBY VIRTUAL SURROUND

This function allows you to enjoy a “surround sound” effect when you are using an analog connection to 2- channel audio equipment (TV, etc.).

The Dolby Virtual Surround feature is activated in the following cases even if digital equipment is connected.

When playing back the linear PCM audio of a DVD video disc.

When Dolby digital audio is played back when “ Digital OUT” has been set to “PCM” (See page 81).

The Dolby Virtual Surround feature of this recorder employs the Spatializer system*.

*Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a license from Desper Products, Inc. Spatializer® N-2-2™ and the circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper Products, Inc.

NOTE

When a monaural audio recording is played back with the Dolby Virtual Surround feature “ON”, the sound level may be low and it may be difficult to hear. When this happens, turn the Dolby Virtual Surround feature “OFF”.

The Dolby Virtual Surround feature does not function in the following cases:

When the Dolby Digital output level is set to “OFF”.

During TV broadcasts and external input

When playing back a Video CD or Audio CD

When playing back discs or audio recordings for which the Dolby Virtual Surround features does not function, the Dolby Virtual Surround feature is automatically switched to “OFF”.

There is no “Auto” setting.

There is no level setting.

DIGITAL GAMMA

DIGITAL GAMMA is a digital image quality enhancement function that gives a richer image by brightening the darker and more obscure portions of the image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions, thereby making the entire image easier to see.

NOTE

Three digital GAMMA level settings are available.

When setting is “AUTO”, GAMMA level is set automatically depending on the brightness of the image.

This function does not work during progressive playback.

DIGITAL SUPER PICTURE

DIGITAL SUPER PICTURE is a digital image quality enhancement function that gives a clearer image by sharpening the details and outlines in the image and reducing the amount of picture noise.

NOTE

Three DIGTAL SUPER PICTURE level settings are available.

There is no “Auto” setting.

This function does not work during progressive playback.

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