Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP)
OAUDIO SETUP� allows you to set the sound accordingx DOWNMIX
to the playback conditions.Switches the mixing down methods when you play a
The default settings are underlined.DVD on which rear signal components such as LS, RS, or
S are recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the
Select OAUDIO SETUP� in the setup display.rear signal components, see ODisplaying the audio
information of the disc� (page 44).
AUDIO SETUP
The ODOWNMIX� setting affects the following
AUDIO ATT:OFF
AUDIO DRC:STANDARDconnectors:
DOWNMIX:DOLBY SURROUND� AUDIO OUT connectors
DIGITAL OUT:ON
DOLBY DIGITAL:D-PCM� DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors
DTS:OFF(when you set ODOLBY DIGITAL� to OD-PCM� in
OAUDIO SETUP� in the setup display)
Y DOLBY SURROUND: when the player is connected to
an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround
To set, press , then .ENTER
To quit, press .DISPLAY(Pro Logic). The output signals which reproduce the
Settings and AdjustmentsDolby Surround (Pro Logic) effect are mixed down to 2
x AUDIO ATT (attenuation)channels.
If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to OON.�Y NORMAL: when the player is connected to an audio
The player reduces the audio output level.component that does not conform to Dolby Surround
Selects the setting of the output from the AUDIO OUT(Pro Logic). The signals without the Dolby Surround
(1, 2) connectors according to the audio equipment to be(Pro Logic) effect are output.
connected.
Y OFF: turns off the audio attenuation. Normally selectx DIGITAL OUT
this position.Selects output signals via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL
Y ON: reduces the audio output level so that no soundand COAXIAL connectors.
distortion occurs. Select this when the playback soundY ON: Normally select this position. When you select
from the built-in TV speakers is distorted.OON,� set ODOLBY DIGITAL� and ODTS.� For details
on setting these items, see OSetting the Digital Output
NoteSignal.�
The setting does not affect the output from the DIGITAL OUTY OFF: when the player does not output the sound signals
OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL
connectors, the influence of the digital circuit upon the
x AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
analog circuit is at a minimum.
(DVD only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down
Notes
when playing a DVD. This function works only when
Y When you play sound tracks with a 96 kHz sampling
you play a DVD which has the AUDIO DRC function.frequency, the output signals from the DIGITAL OUT
This affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors(OPTICAL, COAXIAL) connectors are converted to 48 kHz
only when ODOLBY DIGITAL� is set to OD-PCM� in(sampling frequency). The analog audio signals from the
�DIGITAL OUT,� and it affects the output from theAUDIO OUT connectors are not affected by this setting and
AUDIO OUT (1, 2) connectors.keep their original sampling frequency level.
Y When you select OOFF,� you cannot set ODOLBY DIGITAL�
Y STANDARD: Normally select this position.
and ODTS.�
Y TV MODE: makes the low sounds clear even if you turn
the volume down. It is especially recommended when
you listen to the sound using the speakers of the TV.
Y WIDE RANGE: It gives you the feeling of being at a live
performance. This function works only when you are
playing a Dolby Digital disc. When you use high
quality speakers, it is more effective.
Note
When you play DVDs without the AUDIO DRC function, there
may be no effect on the sound.
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