SETTINGS
Audio Out
This lets you set the digital audio output format according to the capabilities of the connected audio equipment.
•To listen to the secondary audio of
•For details, refer to the digital audio output format selection table on page 48.
Item
PCM, Bitstream (Mix), Bitstream
NOTE
•Make sure to select a compatible digital audio output format, otherwise you will hear no sound or a garbled noise.
•If the HDMI device (Receiver, TV) is not compatible with compressed formats (Dolby digital, DTS), the audio signal outputs as PCM.
•Secondary and Effect audio is not present on DVD video.
•This setting has no effect on the analog (L/R) audio or HDMI audio output to your TV. It is only valid for the optical and HDMI audio output to a receiver.
•If you play MPEG audio soundtracks, the audio signal format will be PCM regardless of digital audio output format selection (PCM or Bitstream).
Smart Settings
Auto Power Off
This sets the Player so that power is automatically shut off if playback is stopped for about 10 minutes.
Item
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.
Item
On, Off
Control Panel
This lets you set display of the control panel on the TV screen to on or off.
Item
Yes, No
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.
Item
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.
AQUOS LINK
This lets you set the Player to receive the control signal from the AQUOS LINK remote control via the HDMI cable.
Item
Yes, No
NOTE
•For details, refer to the operation manual of TV.
•If “Component” is selected from the “Video Out Select” menu, AQUOS LINK is not available. Select “HDMI” if you want to use AQUOS LINK features.
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