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.
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 |
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Off | Outputs no signals. |
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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.
Progressive Output
If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p) format signals, set “Progressive Output” to “On.” You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.
1Select “Progressive Output,” and press
ENTER.
2Select “On,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation.
3Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The video switches to a progressive signal for 5 seconds.
4If video signal appears OK, select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
If picture is distorted, select “No,” and press ENTER.
Progressive Mode
DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from TV and displays images at 25 frames/50 fields (30 frames/60 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
Note that you must connect to a progressive format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 17).
Auto | Automatically detects the |
| software type |
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| appropriate conversion mode. |
| Normally select this position. |
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Video | Fixes the conversion mode to |
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| software. |
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bNote
When picture noise appears after you set the recorder to progressive format, hold down x, and press PROGRAM – (minus) on the unit.
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. |
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Video | Outputs video signals. |
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