Pioneer DVR-RT501-S - Manual (Page 26)

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NICAM
This unit is capable of NICAM stereo. You can select
the NICAM mode as follows (see page 60 for NICAM
recording and playback).
AUTOMATIC: to record NICAM programs
OFF: to set the NICAM off
DOLBY DIGITAL OUTPUT
You can select the output sound from the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT on the rear panel.
DOLBY DIGITAL: to output with DOLBY DIGITAL
PCM:
to output with PCM format
Setting the audio
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
SENDER SETUP
OTHER
DRC
EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT
NICAM
DOLBY DIGITAL OUTPUT
STD
STEREO
AUTOMATIC
DOLBY DIGITAL
AUDIO
SETUP MENU
ENTER RETURN SETUP BACK END
SELECT
ENTER
This section describes audio settings.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and select its AV channel (this may
be labelled EXT / AUX etc.).
• Select “AUDIO” from “AV SETUP”. For the proce-
dure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU”
on page 19.
DRC
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) enables you to control
the dynamic range so as to achieve a suitable sound
for your equipment.
Select “DRC” and select the level from the list below.
MAX: Full dynamic range is maintained.
STD: Full dynamic range is reduced.
TV:
Dynamic range is reduced.
NOTES:
• This function works only during playback of Dolby
Digital recorded discs.
• When you listen to the sound from TV’s speaker,
we recommend that you select “TV”.
• The level of Dynamic Range Reduction may differ
depending on the DVD.
EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT
The audio mode for the audio input jack can be
selected, choosing either stereo or monaural.
Select “EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT” and select from
the list below (see page 81).
STEREO: The sound is treated as stereo sound.
L CH:
The sound is treated as the monaural
sound of the left channel.
R CH: The sound is treated as the monaural
sound of the right channel.
This section describes recording settings.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “REC SETUP”. For the procedure, see steps
1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page 19.
INITIAL REC TO
You can select the recording media that is first
displayed in the item “REC TO” on the timer recording
screen.
Select “INITIAL REC TO” and select “DVD” or “VCR”.
INITIAL REC MODE
You can select the recording mode that is first
displayed in the item “REC MODE” on the timer
recording screen.
Select “INITIAL REC MODE”.
VCR recording modes: SP/LP
DVD recording modes: XP/SP/LP/EP
NOTE:
For the DVD recording mode, see page 50. And for
the VCR recording mode, see page 46.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CHANNEL
OTHER
REC SETUP
INITIAL REC TO
INITIAL REC MODE
AUTO CHAPTER
INDEX PICTURE
BILINGUAL RECORDING
SETUP MENU
DVD
SP
10MIN
0 SEC
L CH
ENTER RETURN SETUP BACK END
SELECT
ENTER
Setting the recording
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