52Changing the unit’s settings (continued)≥Underlined items are the factory presets.ª PictureHybrid VBR Resolution (REC)Switch between automatic and fixed hybrid VBR resolution whenrecording.[Automatic] [Fixed]AutomaticThe unit automatically switches resolution rates duringrecording according to the image. The unit reduces blocknoise, which occurs during MPEG compression, by selectingthe optimum rate.FixedThe resolution rate is fixed to ensure the resolution rate is notreduced.Still Mode (PLAY)Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.[Automatic] [Field] [Frame]FieldLess blurred field stills are shown. Select if jittering occurswhen “Automatic” is selected.FrameSharper frame stills are shown. Select if small text or finepatterns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” isselected.ª SoundPLAY t1.3 & Audio during Search (PLAY) (page 14)[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]Choose whether to operate the Quick View (Play k1.3) or not andwhether to have sound during search.[On] [Off]Dynamic Range Compression (PLAY)[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.[On] [Off]Bilingual Audio Selection (REC) (page 16)Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type whenrecording to DVD-R.[M1] [M2]Digital Audio Output (PLAY)(Press [ENTER] (10) to show the following settings. To return tothe previous screen, press [RETURN] (23).)PCM Down Conversion (page 54)[On] [Off]≥Select “On” when using a copyright protected disc, since theaudio output does not work.Dolby Digital (page 54)Choose whether to output Dolby Digital bitstream signals fordecoding on other equipment or to convert them to PCMsignals for 2-channel output.[Bitstream] [PCM]DTS (page 54)Choose whether to output DTS bitstream signals fordecoding on other equipment or to not output signals at all.[Bitstream] [Off]MPEG (page 54)Choose whether to output MPEG bitstream signals fordecoding on other equipment or to convert them to PCMsignals for 2-channel output.[Bitstream] [PCM]