CHANGING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS

DIGITAL

DIGITAL data is used in a Surround Sound Processor.

Note: The HDMI output of this unit can be connected to a DVI jack on a TV or other device using a conversion adapter. In this case, it is necessary to use a TV or display with an HDCP compatible DVI input.

There may be no image output or sound output if connected to a TV or display that is not compatible with the above format.

Refer to the instruction manual of the TV or display to be connected to this unit for detailed information regarding the HDMI terminal.

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VOLUME

Use this to select whether the analog output can have variable volume control.

ON (Factory default)

RCA offers 3.0 volts and XLR offers 6.0 volts variable level output in stereo analog connections. Use the remote control to adjust the volume from 0 to 64.

OFF

RCA offers 2.0 volts and XLR offers 4.4 volts fixed level output in stereo Left and Right analog connections.

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COMPRESSION

Use this to set the dynamic range output when playing Dolby

Digital discs.

OFF (Factory default)

Select OFF to have standard full dynamic range sound playback.

MIDDLE

Select MIDDLE to have powerful sound with clear dialog tracks even when the volume is low. This setting is suited

for watching DVDs late at night with the volume low. (This setting is only valid for DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital.)

FULL

Select FULL to achieve a powerful sound with clear dialog tracks even when the volume is low. This setting is suited for watching DVDs late at night with the volume low. (This setting is only valid for DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital.) The FULL setting and the MIDDLE setting reduce the overall dynamic range of movies for late night viewing, to keep dialog easy to hear while reducing the volume level changes in a Dolby Digital soundtrack.

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HD1080P, HD720P specifications

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