Esoteric UX-3 Pi Settings Audio, Analog output settings, Digital output settings, Multi Channel

Settings (Audio)

Analog output settings

[AUDIO q Analog Out]

2ch

Outputs 2-channel audio from the 2-channel AUDIO OUT (FRONT), the i.LINK (AUDIO)* and the HDMI** terminals.

If multi-channel program material is played, the multi-channel material will be downmixed to two channels and the DOWN MIX indicator will light on the display.

Multi Channel

The unit outputs the 5.1-channel surround sound from the 5.1-channel AUDIO OUT (UX-1 Pi only), the i.LINK (AUDIO)* and the HDMI** terminals.

Select this when the unit is connected to a surround amplifier The MULTI indicator will light on the display.

*: Only when “i.LINK” is set to “PCM” (see page 33).

**: Only when “Audio Digital Out” settings are all set to “PCM” (see page 43).

<Note that if “Multi Channel” is selected, only the front L/R sound of the multi-channel material will be output from the 2-channel AUDIO OUT (FRONT) terminals.

<Note that the audio volume changes when the mode is changed between 2-channel to multi-channel.

<Note that some DVD discs cannot be downmixed (from multi channel to 2-channel).

<Speakers should be set up properly for multi-channel use. See pages 41-43 for details.

<Note that if “Multi Channel” is selected and if the connected HDMI component cannot accept multi-channel sound, only the front L/R sound of the multi-channel material will be output from the HDMI terminal.

<You can also use the 2CH/MULTI button of the remote control unit to select either “2ch” or “Multi Channel”.

When playback is stopped, press the 2CH/MULTI button.

Digital output settings

[AUDIO q Digital Out]

ON

Audio is output from the DIGITAL OUT, the i.LINK (AUDIO) and the HDMI terminals.

OFF	ENGLISH
Audio is not output from the DIGITAL OUT, the i.LINK
(AUDIO) and the HDMI terminals. If you are not using these
terminals, we suggest that you use this OFF setting to reduce
influence on the analog sound.

CD Digital Direct

[AUDIO q CD Digital Direct]

Direct

This setting bypasses unnecessary circuitry and provides better sound quality when listening to audio CDs.

Normal

When playing back DTS-CDs (DTS digital surround), select this setting.

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