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The Initial Settings Menu

CD Playback

Default setting: PCM Playback

Initial Settings

 

 

 

Digital Audio Out

Parental Lock

 

 

PCM Playback

Video Output

Bonus Group

DTS CD Playback

Language

Auto Disc Menu

 

 

Display

Group Playback

 

 

Options

DVD Playback Mode

 

 

Speakers

SACD Playback

 

 

 

CD Playback

 

 

 

 

 

 

When set to PCM Playback, playback is optimized for standard audio CDs. You can also play DTS CDs, however you may notice some noise when a DTS CD starts playing. Also, speakers which were set to Small in the Speaker Installation screen are automatically set to Large. This is not a malfunction.

When set to DTS CD Playback, playback is optimized for DTS CDs. In this mode you cannot play standard audio CDs through the analog outputs. Change the setting back to PCM Playback to play standard CDs.

Even if you set Audio Output Mode to 5.1 Channel, you’ll only get sound from all speakers when playing a multi- channel DVD-Audio disc, SACD, or Dolby Digital or DTS encoded DVD disc.

When set to 5.1 Channel, only the front left/right channels are output from the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks. Change to

2 Channel if you want to listen to downmixed stereo audio (for example, because you are listening through the TV’s built-in speakers).

When set to 5.1 Channel there is no digital output when playing DVD-Audio.

If you set to 2 Channel, Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio is mixed down to two channels so you still hear all the audio recorded on the disc.

Some DVD-Audio discs don’t allow down-mixing of audio. These discs always output multi-channel audio regardless of the setting made here.

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Speakers

Audio Output Mode

Set in Setup Navigator (Default: 2 Channel)

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Audio Output Mode

2 Channel

Video Output

Speaker Installation

5.1 Channel

Language

Speaker Distance

 

Display

 

 

Options

 

 

Speakers

 

 

If you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs (front, surround, center and subwoofer outs), set this to 5.1 Channel; if you connected only the stereo outs, set to 2 Channel.

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Speaker Installation

Set in Setup Navigator (default: L/R:

Large C: Large LS/RS: LargeSW: On )

You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs.

This setting does not affect digital audio output.

Initial Settings

 

Digital Audio Out

Audio Output Mode 2 Channel

Video Output

Speaker Installation

Language

Speaker Distance

Display

 

Options

 

Speakers

 

 

 

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Bel Canto Design PL-1A manual Initial Settings Menu CD Playback, Speakers, Audio Output Mode, Speaker Installation

PL-1, PL-1A specifications

Bel Canto Design has long been synonymous with high-performance audio equipment, and its PL-1A and PL-1 models are no exception. These preamplifiers stand out in the world of high-fidelity audio for their refined technology, elegant design, and exceptional sound quality.

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One of the standout features of the PL-1A is its high-resolution asynchronous USB input, allowing users to connect their computers or digital audio players seamlessly. This input supports high sample rates, making it ideal for high-definition audio formats. Additionally, it includes multiple digital inputs such as coaxial and optical, along with analog inputs, providing flexibility for integrating different audio components.

The PL-1A also comes with an intuitive user interface, making it easy to navigate through the various settings and options. The remote control allows users to adjust volume levels, select inputs, and control other features without the need to get up from their listening position, enhancing the overall convenience.

The design of the PL-1A is not just functionally excellent but also visually appealing. Its sleek chassis is made of high-quality materials, giving it a premium look and feel that complements any audio setup. The attention to detail in both the design and craftsmanship ensures that it not only performs exceptionally well but also stands the test of time.

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