3-3 selecting the hd-sd conversion mode – Sony 5500 User Manual

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5-3 Preparing for Playback

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To adjust the audio playback level
manually

In the PB LEVEL adjustment mode, make the channel
active, then adjust to the desired volume with the MULTI
CONTROL knob or cursor

R and r buttons. When you exit

the PB LEVEL adjustment mode, the vertical white line on
the right of the audio level meter and a horizontal white
line indicating the setting are displayed, indicating that the
playback level is subject to manual adjustment.

You can also carry out the playing level adjustment using
the VTR SETUP menu item 833 “AUDIO PB LEVEL”.

5-3-3 Selecting the HD-SD
Conversion Mode

Select the conversion mode using the VTR SETUP menu
item 930 “DOWNCONVERTER MODE”.

• Edge crop mode (CROP)

Horizontal adjustment of the edge cropping
Use the VTR SETUP menu item 932 “H CROP
POSITION (DC)”.

• Letter box mode (LETTER BOX)
When the letter box mode is selected, you can select one of
the following three conversion methods using the VTR
SETUP menu item 931 “LETTER BOX MODE (DC)”.

When 16:9 is selected

When 14:9 is selected

When 13:9 is selected

• Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE)

PB LEVEL adjustment

HD

SD

n

,

1/4 of the HDVS image on each side is cut off.

HD

SD

,

The signal is compressed, maintaining an aspect ratio of 16:9.

HD

SD

,

The sides of the HDVS image are cut and the signal is
compressed, changing the aspect ratio to 14:9.

HD

SD

,

The sides of the HDVS image are cut and the signal is
compressed, changing the aspect ratio to 13:9.

HD

SD

,

The 16:9 signal is compressed, changing the aspect ratio to 13:9.

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