Sony RDR-GX300 Service Manual Download

Page: 28 / 130

1-22

Note

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

Pause Mode (DVDs only)

Selects the picture quality in pause mode.

Component Out

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

Notes

• 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 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 signals that are 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 15).

Screen Saver

The screen saver image appears when you do not
use the recorder for more than 10 minutes while
the power is turned on. The screen saver image
helps prevent your display device from becoming
damaged (ghosting).

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.

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.

Outputs the component video
signals. Select this when you want
to view progressive signals.

Off

Outputs no signals.

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

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.

Turns on the screen saver
function.

Off

Turns off the function.

Se
tti

gs
a

nd
Adj
us
tm

en
ts

◆

Line1 Output

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

Notes

• 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.

◆

Line3 Input

Selects a method of inputting video signals for the
LINE 3/DECODER jack. The pictures will not be
clear if this setting does not match the type of
video input signal.

◆

Line3 Output

Selects a method of outputting video signals for
the LINE 3/DECODER jack.

Line4 Input

Selects a method of inputting video signals for the
LINE 4 IN jack on the rear panel of the recorder.

Audio Settings (Audio)

The Audio Setup allows you to adjust the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.

Select

“

SETUP,

”

and press ENTER.

Select

“

Audio,

”

and press ENTER.

The Audio Setup appears with the following
options. The default settings are underlined.

Audio ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to
“On.” The recorder reduces the audio output level.
This function affects the output of the following
jacks:
– LINE 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks
– LINE 1-TV jack
– LINE 3/DECODER jack

RGB

Outputs RGB signals.

Video

Outputs video signals.

S Video

Outputs S-video signals.

Video/RGB

Inputs video signals or RGB
signals.

Decoder

Select this when connecting to a
PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder.

S Video

Inputs S-video signals.

Video

Outputs video signals.

S Video

Outputs S-video signals.

Video

Inputs video signals.

S Video

Inputs S-video signals.

Select this when the
playback sound from the
speakers is distorted.

Off

Normally select this
position.

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Audio ATT :

Audio DRC :

Downmix :

Digital Out :

Dolby Digital :

MPEG :

DTS :

Off

Standard

Dolby Surround

D-PCM

PCM

Off

SETUP

continued

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 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks
– LINE 1-TV jack
– LINE 3/DECODER jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack

only when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM”
(page 90).

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” (page 38). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks
– LINE 1-TV jack
– LINE 3/DECODER jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack

when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM”
(page 90).

Digital Out

Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks.

◆

To set the digital output signal

The following setup items switch the method of
outputting audio signals when you connect a
component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see “Connecting the Audio
Cords” (page 17).
Select “Dolby Digital,” “MPEG,” and “DTS”
after setting “Digital Out” to “On.”

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

• Dolby Digital (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

Standard

Normally select this
position.

TV Mode

Makes low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.

Wide
Range

Gives you the feeling of
being at a live performance.

Dolby
Surround

Normally select this
position.
Multi-channel audio signals
are output to two channels
for enjoying surround
sounds.

Normal

Multi-channel audio signals
are downmixed to two
channels for use with your
stereo.

Normally select this
position. When you select
“On,” see “To set the digital
output signal” for further
settings.

Off

The influence of the digital
circuit upon the analogue
circuit is minimal.

D-PCM

Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You
can select whether the
signals conform to Dolby
Surround (Pro Logic) or not
by making adjustments to
the “Downmix” item in
Audio Setup (page 90).

Dolby
Digital

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

Audio ATT :

Audio DRC :

Downmix :

Digital Out :

Dolby Digital :

MPEG :

DTS :

Off

Standard

Dolby Surround

D-PCM

PCM

Off

SETUP

Se
tti

gs
a

nd
Adj
us
tm

en
ts

• MPEG (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.

• DTS (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

Note

When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack to
listen to MPEG audio signals and set “MPEG” to
“MPEG” in Audio Setup, no sound will come from your
speakers if you select one of the TVS modes.

Recording and Parental
Control Settings (Features)

The Features Setup allows you to adjust recording
and parental control settings.

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.

Select

“

SETUP,

”

and press ENTER.

Select

“

Features,

”

and press ENTER.

The Features Setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.

TV Direct Rec (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD+R/
DVD-R only)

Auto Chapter

Automatically divides a recording (a title) into
chapters by inserting chapter markings at a
specified interval. The markings are inserted while
the recording is being made.

PCM

Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component without a built-in
MPEG decoder. If you play
MPEG audio sound tracks,
the recorder outputs stereo
signals via the DIGITAL
OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

MPEG

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

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.

Allows you to easily record
what you are watching on the
TV using SMARTLINK.

Off

Turns off the TV Direct Rec
function.

Off

No chapter mark is inserted.

6Min

Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 6-minute
intervals.