Settings And Adjustments; About The Setup Display Structure; Using The Setup Displays; Settings (Basic Settings) - Sony RDR-GX7 Service Manual

Settings and
Adjustments
The Setup Displays allow you to adjust the
recorder to suit your preferences.
This section first lists the types of Setup
Displays, and then explains how to use the
Setup Displays ("Using the Setup
Displays").
• About the Setup Display Structure . . . page 90
• Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . page 91
• Settings (Basic Settings) . . . . . . . . . . page 92
• Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 94
• Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 95
• Features Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 97
• Options Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 99
• Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)
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About the Setup Display Structure

Settings (Basic Settings)

The Settings Setup helps you to make fundamental settings for
the recorder.
Select "Video" in the Setup Display. To use the display, see
"Using the Setup Displays" (page 91).
The default settings are underlined.
SETUP
Settings Tuner Preset
Video Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Audio Clock
Features Language
Options
Easy Setup
Tuner Preset
Auto Preset
Automatically presets the receivable channels.
The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels
14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we
recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area
using automatic presetting methods.
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Using the Setup Displays"
(page 91) to select "Settings" in the Setup Display.
2 Press M/m to select "Tuner Preset," then press
ENTER.
Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1
Antenna / Cable : Cable
Auto Preset
Manual Set : Add
AFT : On
3
Press M/m to select "Antenna/Cable," then press
ENTER.
Settings - Tuner Preset
Ch1
Antenna / Cable : Cable Antenna
Auto Preset Cable
Manual Set : Add
AFT : On
To preset cable TV channels
Press M/m to select "Cable," then press ENTER.
To preset VHF and UHF channels
Press M/m to select "Antenna," then press ENTER.
4 Press M/m to select "Auto Preset," then press
ENTER.
All receivable channels are preset in numerical
sequence.
Settings - Tuner Preset - Auto Preset
Searching for receivable channels. Ch 23
Please Wait.
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Settings (Basic Settings)
About the Setup Display
Structure
By using the Setup Displays, you can make various adjustments
to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language
for the subtitles.
System Menu
SYSTEM DVD Recorder
Dual RW
Compatible
MENU
TITLE LIST Plays/erases/edits recorded titles.
TIMER
TIMER LIST
DV/D8 EDIT
SETUP
m
Select "SETUP"
Setup Displays
1. "Settings"
SETUP
(page 92)
Settings Tuner Preset
Video Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Audio Clock
Features Language
Options
Easy Setup
2. "Video"
SETUP
(page 94)
Settings TV Type : 4 : 3 Letter Box
Video Pause Mode : Auto
Audio Component Black Level : On
Features Progressive Mode : Auto
Options Line1 Input : Video
Line3 Input : Video
Easy Setup
3. "Audio"
SETUP
(page 95)
Settings Auto Stereo : On
Video Tuner Audio : Main
Audio Audio ATT : Off
Features Audio DRC : Standard
Options Downmix : Dolby Surround
Digital Out : On
Easy Setup Dolby Digital D-PCM
DTS : Off
4. "Features"
SETUP
(page 97)
Settings Auto Chapter : 6 Min
Video Parental Control
Audio One Touch Dubbing
Features
Options
Easy Setup
5. "Options"
SETUP
(page 99)
Settings Format Disc : Selectable
Video Dimmer : Bright
Audio Auto Display : On
Features Command Mode : DVD3
Options Factory Setup
Easy Setup
6. "Easy Setup"
SETUP
(page 100)
Settings Easy Setup
Video
Audio
Features
Options
Easy Setup
Manual Set
Presets or disables channels manually.
If some channels could not be set using the Auto Preset or Easy
Setup function, you can set them manually.
If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, the tuner system
may not have been preset correctly or completely during Auto
Preset or Easy Setup. Set the correct tuner system manually by
the steps below.
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Using the Setup Displays"
(page 91) to select "Settings" in the Setup Display.
2 Press M/m to select "Tuner Preset," then press
ENTER.
Settings - Tuner Preset
Ch1
Antenna / Cable : Cable
Auto Preset
Manual Set : Add
AFT : On
3
Press M/m to select "Antenna/Cable," then press
ENTER.
Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1
Antenna / Cable : Antenna Cable
Auto Preset Cable
Manual Set : Add
AFT : On
To preset cable TV channels
Press M/m to select "Cable," then press ENTER.
To preset VHF and UHF channels
Press M/m to select "Antenna," then press ENTER.
4
Select the channel you want to preset or disable.
Channel to be preset/disabled
Settings - Tuner Preset
Ch34
Antenna / Cable : Cable
Auto Preset
Manual Set : Add Add
AFT : On Erase
To preset a channel
A Enter the channel number using the number
button(s), then press SET.
B Press M/m to select "Manual Set," then press
ENTER.
C Press M/m to select "Add," then press ENTER.
To disable a channel
A Press CH +/– to select the channel number.
B Press M/m to select "Manual Set," then press
ENTER.
C Press M/m to select "Erase," then press
ENTER.

Using the Setup Displays

The Setup Displays are used in the following way.
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display
settings, and not all the functions described may work.
SYSTEM MENU
RETURN
a
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
stopped.
The System Menu appears.
SYSTEM DVD Recorder
Dual RW
Compatible
MENU
TITLE LIST Plays/erases/edits recorded titles.
TIMER
TIMER LIST
DV/D8 EDIT
SETUP
b
Press M/m to select "SETUP," then press
ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
SETUP
Settings Tuner Preset
Video Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Audio Clock
Features Language
Options
Easy Setup
5 Press M/m to select "AFT," then press ENTER.
Settings - Tuner Preset
Ch1
Antenna / Cable : Cable
Auto Preset
Manual Set : Add
AFT : On On
Off
6
Press M/m to select "On," then press ENTER.
On Normally select this.
Off Allows you to adjust the pictures manually.
Select this if the Auto Fine Tuning function
does not work effectively.
If the picture is not clear
A Press M/m
to select " Off, " then press ENTER.
The fine tuning bar appears.
Fine Tuning
Ch34
B Press </,
to obtain a clearer picture, the
press ENTER.
7
To preset or disable another channel, repeat steps
3 and 6.
Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Sets up the guide channel number assigned to each channel.
You need to set this correctly when you set the timer recording
using the VCR Plus+ function. For details, see page 25.
Clock
Auto (Auto Clock Set)
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel in your
local area broadcasts a time signal.
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Using the Setup Displays"
(page 91) to select "Settings" in the Setup Display.
2
Press M/m to select "Clock," then press ENTER.
Settings - Clock
Select a method for setting the clock.
If you select "Auto", this recorder will look for a
time signal when you turn it off.
Auto Manual
3
Press </, to select "Auto," then press ENTER.
Settings - Clock - Auto Clock Set
Full Auto : Yes
Clock Set CH : – –
Time Zone :
Daylight Saving :
4 Press M/m to select "Full Auto," then press
ENTER.
5
Press M/m to select "Yes," then press ENTER.
The recorder automatically sets the clock by
searching for a channel that carries a time signal and
sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time (if
applicable).
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c
Press M/m to select "Settings," "Video,"
"Audio," "Features," "Options," or "Easy
Setup," then press ENTER.
The selected Setup Display appears.
Example: "Video"
SETUP
Settings TV Type : 4 : 3 Letter Box
Video Pause Mode : Auto
Audio Component Black Level : On
Features Progressive Mode : Auto
Options Line1 Input : Video
Line3 Input : Video
Easy Setup
d
Press M/m to select the item you want to set
up, then press ENTER.
Available options for the item appear.
Example: "TV Type"
SETUP
Settings TV Type : 4 : 3 Letter Box
16 : 9
Video Pause Mode : 4 : 3 Auto Letter Box
Audio Component Black Level : 4 : 3 On Pan Scan
</M/m/,,
Features Progressive Mode : Auto
ENTER Options Line1 Input : Video
Line3 Input : Video
Easy Setup
Some items display a dialogue box that provides
further detailed settings.
Example: The following dialogue box appears when
"Parental Control" in Features Setup is selected.
Features - Parental Control
Enter your password.
OK
Cancel
In this case, see "Parental Control" in "Features
Settings" (page 97).
e
Press M/m to select an option, then press
ENTER.
The set option is displayed next to the setup item.
Example: when "16:9" is set.
SETUP
Settings TV Type : 16 : 9
Video Pause Mode : Auto
Audio Component Black Level : On
Features Progressive Mode : Auto
Options Line1 Input : Video
Line3 Input : Video
Easy Setup
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly.
Using the Setup Displays
If the clock does not activate
If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving
Time, you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto
Clock Set function.
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Using the Setup Displays"
(page 91) to select "Settings" in the Setup Display.
2
Press M/m to select "Clock," then press ENTER.
3
Press </, to select "Auto," then press ENTER.
4 Press M/m to select "Full Auto," then press
ENTER.
5
Press M/m to select "No," then press ENTER.
Settings - Clock - Auto Clock Set
Full Auto : No
Clock Set CH : – –
Time Zone : Auto
Daylight Saving : Auto
6
Press M/m to select the item you want to set and
press ENTER. Then press M/m to make the
setting and press ENTER.
Clock Set CH
Select a channel that carries a time signal using the
number buttons.
Use this option if you know of a channel that carries
a time signal. Most PBS member stations broadcast a
time signal. For the fastest response select your local
PBS station. Leave the setting at "--" to have the
recorder automatically search for a channel that
carries a time signal. To return to "- -," enter "0."
Settings - Clock - Auto Clock Set
Full Auto : No
Clock Set CH : – –
– –
Time Zone : Auto
Daylight Saving : Auto
Time Zone
Select the time zone of your area, or select "Auto" to
have the recorder automatically set your time zone.
The options are:
Auto y Atlantic y Eastern y Central y
Mountain y Pacific y Alaska y Hawaii y
Auto
Daylight Saving
Select "On" or "Off" (standard time), or select
"Auto" to have the recorder automatically set the
daylight saving time.
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Hint
If you set "Full Auto" to "Yes," the Auto Clock Set function is activated
whenever the recorder is turned off.
Manual (Manual Clock Set)
If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for
your local area, set the clock manually.
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Using the Setup Displays"
(page 91) to select "Settings" in the Setup Display.
Settings (Basic Settings)
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