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Audio Settings (Audio)
The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2
Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3
Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.
The “Audio” setup appears with the following
options. The default settings are underlined.
Audio ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to
“On.” The recorder reduces the audio output level.
This function affects the output of the following
jacks:
– LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks
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 affects the output from the
following jacks:
– LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack
only when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM”
(page 87).
Downmix (DVDs only)
Switches the method for mixing down to two
channels when you play a DVD which has rear
sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby
Digital format. For details on the rear signal
components, see “4. Displaying the Playing Time
and Play Information” on page 31. This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack
when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM”
(page 87).
On
Select this when the playback
sound from the speakers is
distorted.
Off
Normally select this position.
SETUP
Off
Audio ATT :
Easy Setup
Settings
Options
Features
Audio
Video
Audio Connection
Downmix :
Audio DRC :
Dolby Surround
Standard
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
Surround
Normally select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to two channels for
enjoying surround sounds.
Normal
Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to two channels for
use with your stereo.
