Sony BDP-S360 operating instructions Audio DRC, Downmix

Audio DRC

Selects the dynamic range (compression level of the sound) setting when playing a BD or DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.”

Auto	Performs playback at the
	dynamic range specified by
	the disc (BD-ROM only).
	Other discs are played back
	at the “Standard” level.
Standard	Performs playback at a
	compression level between
	“TV Mode” and “Wide
	Range.”
TV Mode	Sounds are compressed
	heavily. Low sounds are
	easier to hear.
Wide Range	No compression works. A
	more dynamic sound is
	produced.

b

•“Audio DRC” is effective only when playing Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD audio signals.

•When “Dolby Digital” is set to “Dolby Digital” in the “Audio Settings” setup (page 45), “Audio DRC” has no effect on the audio output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack. However, this excludes the following cases.

–when “BD Audio Setting” is set to “Mix” when playing a BD.

–when “Audio Output Priority” is set to “HDMI” or “Stereo Analog.”

Downmix

Sets the downmix method of multi-channel to two-channel sound.

Dolby	Outputs the Dolby Surround
Surround	(Pro Logic) signals in 2
	channels. Select this when
	connecting an audio device
	that supports Dolby
	Surround (Pro Logic).
Normal	Outputs audio signals
	without Dolby Surround
	(Pro Logic) effect. Select
	this when connecting an
	audio device that does not
	support Dolby Surround
	(Pro Logic).

b

“Downmix” has no effect on the bitstream audio output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.

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