Sony RDR-VX500 - Manual (Page 103)

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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 “D-PCM” (page 102).
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 “D-PCM” (page 102).
Scan Audio
DV Audio Input
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.
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.
Standard Normally select this
position.
TV Mode Makes low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
On Outputs audio signal during
FF1 fast-forward of a DVD
disc with Dolby Digital
sound tracks.
Off No sound is output during
FF1 fast-forward.
Stereo 1 Records original sound only.
Normally select this when
dubbing a DV format tape.
Stereo 2 Records additional audio
only.
Stereo Records stereo sound only.
Select this for discs other
than DVD-RWs (VR mode).
Main/Sub Records the two different
sound tracks on DVD-RWs
(VR mode). You can select
either sound track when
playing back the disc.