Pioneer BDP-120 Quick Start, Auto Power Off, Audio Out, Dynamic Range Control

SETTINGS

Audio Out

You can set the audio output when connecting to SURROUND equipment.

1This sets the audio output connected to SURROUND equipment.

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HDMI Output: Select this when you connect using HDMI OUT terminal.

Digital Output: Select this when you connect using DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL terminal.

2ch Audio Output: Select this when you do not use SURROUND sound equipment.

2You can set the audio output mode for each output terminal.

This sets the audio output mode for HDMI OUT terminal when selecting “HDMI Output”.

NOTE

•When the secondary audio is set to “On”, PCM is automatically selected as the audio output mode.

Dynamic Range Control

This lets you adjust the range between the loudest and softest sounds (dynamic range) for playback at average volume. Use this when it is hard to hear dialog.

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Normal: The same audio output range is played as the original recorded audio output range.

Shift*: When Dolby Digital audio is played back, the dynamic range of the audio is adjusted so that the dialog portion can be heard easily. (If the audio sounds abnormal, set to “Normal”.)

Auto: When you play back audio in the Dolby TrueHD format, the dynamic range is automatically adjusted.

*Lower the audio volume before setting. If you do not do so, the speakers may emit a loud sound or excessive output may be applied to the speakers.

Quick Start

This turns the Quick Start function on and off. When the Quick Start function is on:

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Bitstream:

PCM (Surround):

•Select this when connecting to HDMI equipment with a built-in decoder for DOLBY DIGITAL, etc.

•Setting to Bitstream will output each audio signal by Bitstream.

•Select this when connecting to multi-channel HDMI equipment.

•Setting to PCM (Surround) will output by LINEAR PCM by decoding audio signals recorded in each audio output mode such as

DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS.

•The startup time of the Player is reduced.

•However, power consumption will increase (about 8W).

When the Quick Start function is off:

•The player will enter the low power consumption mode when in standby condition.

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Yes, No

NOTE

•When “Quick Start” is set to “Yes”, the Player requires some time to turn off.

This sets the audio output mode for DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL terminal when selecting “Digital Output”.

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Bitstream:	•	Select this when connecting to
		SURROUND equipment with
		a built-in decoder for DOLBY
		DIGITAL, etc.
	•	Setting to Bitstream will output
		each audio signal by Bitstream.
PCM:	•	Select this when connecting to 2
		channel stereo audio equipment.
	•	Setting to PCM will output by
		converting each audio signal into
		PCM 2 channel audio signal.

NOTE

•See page 45 for information on output of next generation audio formats.

Auto Power Off

This sets the Player so that power is automatically shut off if playback is stopped for about 10 minutes.

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Yes, No

KURO LINK

This sets the Player to be controlled from the Flat Panel TV via the HDMI cable.

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Yes, No

NOTE

• For details, refer to the operation manual of TV.

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