16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

bNote

Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.

Pause Mode (HDD/DVDs only)

Selects the picture quality in pause mode.

Auto

The picture, including subjects

 

that move dynamically, is output

 

with no jitter. Normally select this

 

position.

 

 

Frame

The picture, including subjects

 

that do not move dynamically, is

 

output in high resolution.

 

 

Progressive Mode

DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both Video and Film.

In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in PROGRESSIVE mode (50 or 60 frames per second), the progressive video signal needs to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.

You can fine-tune the progressive 525p/625p video signal that is output when you press PROGRESSIVE (“PROGRESSIVE” lights up). Note that you must connect to a progressive format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 14).

Auto

Automatically detects the software

 

type (Film-based or Video-based)

 

and selects the appropriate

 

conversion mode. Normally select

 

this position.

 

 

Video

Fixes the conversion mode to the

 

mode for Video-based software.

 

 

Component Out

Selects whether or not to output video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

On

Outputs the component video

 

signals. Select this when you want

 

to view progressive signals.

 

 

Off

Outputs no signals.

 

 

bNotes

•When you set “Line1 Output” to “RGB,” you cannot set “Component Out” to “On.”

•When you connect the recorder to a monitor or projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, do not select “Off.” If you select “Off” in this case, the picture may not appear.

Scart Setting

Sets the method of inputting/outputting signals from the SCART jacks on the rear panel of the recorder. Select an option for each of the items below according to the combination of jacks and methods that you are going to use.

Line1 Output

Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 1 – TV jack.

RGB

Outputs RGB signals.

Video Outputs video signals.

S Video Outputs S-video signals.

bNotes

•If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select “S Video” or “RGB.” See the instructions supplied with your TV.

•You cannot select “RGB” when “Component Out” above is set to “On.”

•SMARTLINK is available only when “Video” is selected.

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