Downmix (DVDs only)
Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Checking the Play Information and Playing Time” on page 45. This function affects the output of the following jacks:
–LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
–DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack when “Dolby Digital Output” is set to
Dolby | Normally select this |
Surround | position. |
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| are output to two channels |
| for enjoying surround |
| sounds. |
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Normal | |
| are downmixed to two |
| channels for use with your |
| stereo. |
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Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks:
–LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
–DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital Output” is set to
Standard Normally select this position.
TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down.
Scan Audio
On | Outputs audio signal during |
| FF1 |
| disc with Dolby Digital |
| sound tracks. |
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Off | No sound is output during |
| FF1 |
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DV Audio Input
Stereo 1 Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape.
Stereo 2 Records additional audio only.
Note
Select “Stereo 2” if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera.
Line Audio Input
When recording from equipment connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jack to a DVD disc in this recorder, select line input audio.
Stereo | Records stereo sound only. |
| Select this for discs other |
| than |
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Main/Sub | Records the two different |
| sound tracks on |
| (VR mode). You can select |
| either sound track when |
| playing back the disc. |
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Adjustments and Settings
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