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4:3 Output
This setting is effective only when you set “TV
Type” in “Video” to “16:9.”
Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive
signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your
progressive format (480p) compatible TV, change
the setting on your TV, not the recorder. Note that
this setting is effective only for HDMI connection
or progressive signals output from the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video
signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks (page 18).
This setting is not effective when the
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up on the front
panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals.
Y/Pb/Pr In Black Level
Selects the black level (setup level) for the NTSC
video signals input from the COMPONENT
VIDEO IN jacks (page 15). This setting is
available when “Line1 Input” is set to
“Component” (page 93).
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 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, 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 480p 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 18).
Full
Select this when you can change
the aspect ratio on your TV.
Normal
Select this when you cannot
change the aspect ratio on your
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio
signal with black bands on left and
right sides of the image.
On
Raises the standard black level.
Select this when the picture
appears too dark.
Off
Sets the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
Normally, select this.
16:9 aspect ratio TV
On
Raises the standard black level.
Select this when the picture
appears too bright.
Off
Sets the black level of the input
signals to the standard level.
Normally, select this.
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.
