Sony RDR-VX521 - Manual (Page 101)

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Note
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected
automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.
Black Level
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video
signals output from the LINE OUT jacks
(page 16).
This setting is not effective when the
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in the front
panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals.
Picture Control
You can adjust the video signal of DVD or
VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the
recorder to obtain the picture quality you want.
Select the setting that best suits the program you
are watching.
z Hint
When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is
recommended.
Progressive
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format
signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction
and high quality image.
1
Select “Progressive,” and press ENTER.
2
Select “On,” and press ENTER.
3
Follow the instructions appearing on the TV
screen.
1 Ensure your TV is (480p) progressive scan
capable.
2 Connect with component video output jacks.
(red/green/blue connections)
See “If your TV has component video input
jacks” on page 17.
3 Select [OK] to test your video signal.
4 If video signal appears OK, video
connection is complete.
4
Select “OK” and press ENTER.
The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the
recorder lights up.
If picture is distorted, press O RETURN.
Check the connection (page 17).
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.
Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture
by increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic picture
than “Dynamic 1” by further
increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
16:9
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan Scan
Standard Off
Displays a standard picture.
Cinema 1 White colors become brighter
and black colors become richer,
and the color contrast is
increased.
Cinema 2 Enhances details in dark areas by
increasing the black level.
Personal Adjusts “Contrast,” “Brightness,”
“Color,” and “Hue” using
M/m/
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Video 10:10 AM
TV Type
Black Level
Picture Control
Progressive
: Standard
: Off
: 4:3 Pan Scan
: On
Setup
Disc Setting
Edit
Title List
Timer
Dubbing
OK Cancel
Progressive Scan Output
1) Ensure your TV is (480P) progressive scan capable.
2) Connect with component video output jacks.
(red/green/blue connections)
3) Select [OK] to test your video signal.
4) If video signal appears OK,
video connection is complete.
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