Function Setup

Customizing the function settings (Continued)

Aspect ratio(Video mode)

 

DVD-Video:CHP create

DVD-RW DVD-R

 

DVD-RW DVD-R

To set the aspect ratio when recording onto a DVD-R/RW disc.

4:3:

Fixes the aspect ratio at 4:3.

16:9:

Fixes the aspect ratio at 16:9.

Note

When the bit rate on “AV record quality” is set to

“1.4(Mbps)”, pictures are recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio even if “16:9” is selected.

To set whether chapters are to be automatically created at a selected interval during DVD-R/RW recording.

Off:

Chapters are not set.

5 min. : 10 min. : 15 min. : 20 min.

To set the interval at which chapters are automatically created to 5, 10, 15 or 20 minutes.

Note

The number of chapters has the upper limit, which varies depending on the disc condition. If the number reaches it, no more chapters are created.

DVD compatible mode

HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R

To set whether or not recording is to be performed in the format for which recording is allowed by the DVD-Video standard (video, audio and other data) during recording.

This selection is important for contents when recorded on this recorder, if they will be copied to DVD-R/RW.

Off:

For recording of contents which will not be copied to DVD-R/RW.

Both the main and SAP sounds are recorded.

When recording directly on a DVD-R/RW disc, this is ineffective. The recorder will automatically regard this as “Main,” and record sound of the main channel only in stereo. Select “Main” or “SAP” for a DVD-R/RW recording.

Main:

Records sound of the main channel only in stereo.

SAP:

Records sound of the SAP channel only in stereo.

Notes

When you select the manual rate of the picture quality between 3.0 and 3.8 and set this mode to “Main” or “SAP”, the picture quality may become lower than when you set this mode to “Off”.

You can change the setting from the Quick Menu.

It is no use to make this selection when dubbing. Select when recording.

Rec DNR

HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R

Selects the level of 3D digital noise reduction that can reduce noises of a picture with many noise, depending on pictures.

Off:

Deactivates the 3D digital noise reduction.

On:

Sets the normal level.

Expanded:

Increases digital noise reduction.

Notes

When you set “Rec DNR” to “On” or “Expanded” and set “3D Y/C Separation” to “On”, the priority changes depending on the input selection if you select the S-video input. “Rec DNR” has priority, when you select the built-in tuner or composite input, “3D Y/C Separation” has priority.

If you want to avoid an afterimage, set this setting to “Off”.

3D Y/C separation

HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R

The 3D digital comb filter executes Y/C (Brightness/ Color) separation to reduce the color irregularity or cross color interference.

Off:

Deactivates this function.

In an area where the broadcast reception is poor, select this mode.

On:

Activates this function.

In normal conditions, select this.

Note

Refer to the “Notes” in the above “Rec DNR”.

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RD-XS32SU, RD-XS32SC specifications

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