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RGB Output Range
Standard For a monitor of RGB range 16-235.
Enhanced For a monitor of RGB range 0-255.
Note
• If “Standard” pales black of “Enhanced” blackens too much, change the setting.
Picture Mode
There are two types of source content in pictures recorded in DVD video discs: film content (pictures recorded from films at 24
frames per second) and video content (video signals recorded at 30 frames in NTSC per second). Make this selection according
to the type of content being viewed.
Film The player converts film content pictures in the progressive output format appropriately. Suitable for
playback of film content pictures.
Video The player filters video signal, and converts it in the progressive output format appropriately. Suitable for
playback of video content pictures.
Auto Select this position normally. The player automatically detects source content, film or video, of playback
source, and converts that signal in the progressive output format in an appropriate method.
Note
• The player may not be able to detect the source (film or video) of some material. If you notice undesirable picture performance, try
selecting “Film” or “Video”.
Resolution Setting
See page 21.
Audio
Digital Out SPDIF
See page 23.
Digital Out HDMI
See page 23.
Digital Direct Audio Mode
To output high bitrate audio to a connected amplifier equipped with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD decoder.
On High bitrate audio output is enabled. (Sub audio and effect audio are disabled.)
Off High bitrate audio output is disabled.
Notes
• This selection is available only when the player is connected to an amplifier equipped with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or DTS
HD decoder.
• To obtain high bitrate audio output, “Digital Out HDMI” ( page 23) needs to be set to “Auto”.
• While playing high bitrate audio, sound outputs from the ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT and the DIGITAL AUIDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL/
COAXIAL jack are disabled.
• To play high bitrate audio, be sure to select input from the player on the connected amplifier beforehand. If you select it after playback
starts, high bitrate audio may not be heard. In this case, you may obtain full output if you stop the player then restart the playback.
Dynamic Range Control
To turn on or off a function that makes faint sounds easier to hear even if you lower the volume during late-hour playback.
Auto While playing an HD DVD video disc recorded in Dolby TrueHD format, this function will be automatically
activated or disabled according to certain command included in the content. For other discs, this function is
activated.
On This function is activated.
Off This function is disabled.
Notes
• This function is effective only in playback of HD DVD or DVD video discs recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD
format.
• The effect level of this function vary depending on the disc.
• Not effective in Dolby TrueHD 96 kHz 5.1 channel sound.
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