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Recommended Audio Format Options
Depending on your specific audio/video connection method, the audio format options of the BDP-103 may
need to be adjusted to match your configuration. Refer to the video and audio connection methods described
previously in this guide and the followingaudio setup guidelines.
Audio Connection Directly to TV
If the player is connected directly to the TV through HDMI (as described on page 13) or through DVI and
analog L/R audio cables (as described on page 15), it is recommended that you use the following audio format
options:
oSecondary Audio: On
oHDMI Audio: LPCM
oSACD Output: PCM
oHDCD Decoding: On
oCoaxial Optical Output: (any – not in use)
Multi-Channel Digital Audio to Receiver through HDMI
If the player is connected to an A/V receiver or processor with HDMI inputs (as described on page 11), you can
send all current audio formats to your receiverin pure digital form. To get the best possible audio via HDMI, you
may need to set the following options on the player’s Audio Format setup menu:
xIf your receiver supports HDMI v1.3 with decoding capability for high resolution lossless audio
formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, please use the following audio format
options:
oSecondary Audio: Off (or On if you need secondary audio)
oHDMI Audio: Bitstream
oSACD Output: PCM(or DSD if the receiver supports DSD over HDMI)
oHDCD Decoding: On (or Off if the receiver can decode HDCD)
oCoaxial Optical Output: (any – not in use)
xIf your receiver supports HDMI v1.1/1.2 Multi-Channel PCM audio, but not high resolution
lossless audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, please use the
following audio format options:
oSecondary Audio: Off (or On if you need secondary audio)
oHDMI Audio: LPCM
oSACD Output: PCM(or DSD if the receiver supports DSD over HDMI)
oHDCD Decoding: On (or Off if the receiver can decode HDCD)
oCoaxial Optical Output: (any – not in use)
Multi-Channel Analog Audio to Receiver
If the player is connected to an A/V receiver through the7 .1ch or 5.1chanalog audio jacks using 8 or 6 RCA
cables (as described on page 16), you can play all supported audio formats and listen to them with your A/V
receiver and surround sound systems. The following audio format setup options are recommended:
oSecondary Audio: Off (or On if you need secondary audio)
oHDMI Audio: Off
oSACD Output: PCMor DSD (depending on your listening preference)