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AUDIO SETUP
You can set the sound according to the
playback and connection conditions.
The default settings are underlined and differ
depending on the player model.
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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 function affects the output from the
following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set
to “D-PCM” (page 36).
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DOWNMIX (DVDs only)
Switches the method for mixing down to 2
channels when you play a DVD which has
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded
in Dolby Digital format. This function affects
the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
“D-PCM” (page 36).
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DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT
jack.
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect a component such
as an audio component or MD deck with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 12.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,”
“DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
If you connect a component that is
incompatible with the selected audio signal, a
loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from
the speakers, risking damage to your ears or
speakers.
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• The AV SYNC function (page 26) is not effective
if you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack,
and set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” MPEG” or “DTS”
to “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “ON”
respectively.
• The AV SYNC function (page 26) is not effective
if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant
device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set “DOLBY
DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “DTS” to “DOLBY
DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “ON” respectively.
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DOLBY DIGITAL (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
STANDARD
Normally, select this position.
TV MODE
Makes low sounds clear even if
you turn the volume down.
WIDE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being
at a live performance.
DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND
Normally, select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to 2 channels for enjoying
surround sounds.
NORMAL
Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to 2 channels for use
with your stereo.
ON
Normally, select this position.
When you select “ON,” see
“Setting the digital output signal”
for further settings.
OFF
The influence of the digital
circuit upon the analogue circuit
is minimal.
DOLBY
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
