Sony Audio Output Settings (Audio Out), DV Input, Bilingual Recording, DTS Output (DVD VIDEOs only), Dolby Digital Output (HDD/ DVDs only)

bNote

When receiving audio input signals from the DV input jack, the recorder automatically selects “Stereo” or “Bilingual” regardless of the “External Audio” setting.

Bilingual Recording

Selects the sound to be recorded.

A/L	Records the main sound
	for the bilingual
	programme.
B/R	Records the sub sound
	for the bilingual
	programme.

bNote

When recording a bilingual audio signal to the HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off” (page 128) (except in PCM mode)) or a DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode (except in PCM mode), both audio channels are recorded and you can select the sound when playing.

DV Input

Select the setting for the audio input when DV camcorder dubbing.

Select “Mix (Stereo 1: 75 %)”/“Mix (Stereo

1:50 %)”/“Mix (Stereo 1: 25 %)” or “Stereo 2” only if you have added a second audio when recording with your digital video camera.

Stereo 1	Records original
	sound only.
	Normally select
	this when dubbing
	a DV format tape.
Stereo 2	Records additional
	audio only.
Mix (Stereo 1: 75 %)
	Records both stereo
Mix (Stereo 1: 50 %)
	1 and 2.
Mix (Stereo 1: 25 %)

Audio Output Settings (Audio Out)

You can switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack.

bNote

If you connect a component that does not accept the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come from the speakers, and may affect your ears or cause speaker damage.

Dolby Digital Output (HDD/ DVDs only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

Dolby Digital Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

Dolby Digital Select this when the

-> PCM recorder is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

bNote

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with Dolby Digital signals, the PCM signals will be automatically output even when you select “Dolby Digital.”

DTS Output (DVD VIDEOs only)

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

On	Select this when the
	recorder is connected to an
	audio component with a
	built-in DTS decoder.
Off	Select this when the
	recorder is connected to an
	audio component without a
	built-in DTS decoder.

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