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 AUDIO OUT terminal (OPTICAL).
2ch Audio Output: Select this when you do not use SURROUND sound equipment.
2You can set the audio output mode for each output terminal.
1This 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.
Smart Settings
Quick Start
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Bitstream:
PCM (Surround):
•Select this when connecting to HDMI equipment with a
•Setting to Bitstream will output each audio signal by Bitstream.
•Select this when connecting to
•Setting to PCM (Surround) will output by LINEAR PCM by decoding audio signals recorded in each audio output mode such as
DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS.
This turns the Quick Start function on and off. When the Quick Start function is on:
•The startup time of the Player is reduced.
•However, power consumption will increase.
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.
2This sets the audio output mode for DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL terminal) when selecting “Digital Output”.
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Bitstream: | • | Select this when connecting to |
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| SURROUND equipment with |
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| a |
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| DIGITAL, etc. |
| • | Setting to Bitstream will output |
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| each audio signal by Bitstream. |
PCM: | • | Select this when connecting to 2 |
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| channel stereo audio equipment. |
| • | Setting to PCM will output by |
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| converting each audio signal into |
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| PCM 2 channel audio signal. |
NOTE
•See page 50 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
Front Display/LED
If you feel that the indicators on the player’s front display are too bright when watching movies, you can turn them off except for the ON/STANDBY indicator.
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On, Off
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