S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S

Multi-Channel Analog Audio to Receiver

If the player is connected to an A/V receiver through the 7.1ch or 5.1ch analog audio jacks using 8 or 6 RCA cables (as described in “Method 5” on page 14), 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:

o

Secondary Audio:

Off (or On if you need secondary audio)

o

HDMI Audio:

Off

o

SACD Output:

PCM (DSD is not available for analog audio output)

o

HDCD Decoding:

On

o

Coaxial Optical Output:

(any – not in use)

o

LPCM Rate Limit:

(any – not in use)

Also set Speaker Configuration in the “Audio Processing” menu:

•Set Down Mix to “7.1Ch” or “5.1Ch”.

•Set the speaker size and subwoofer properly according to your actual audio hardware. (see page 56)

•Enable or select the multi-channel analog inputs on your receiver

Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio to Receiver

If your audio connection is as described in “Method 6” on page 15 of this guide, and the A/V receiver supports Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, the following audio format setup options are recommended:

o

Secondary Audio:

Off (or On if you need secondary audio)

o

HDMI Audio:

Off

o

SACD Output:

(any – SACD is not available through the

o

optical/coaxial output)

 

HDCD Decoding:

On (or Off if the receiver can decode HDCD)

o

Coaxial Optical Output:

Bitstream

o

LPCM Rate Limit:

48k (or higher if supported by the receiver)

Stereo Analog Audio to Receiver

If you primarily listen to stereo contents or your receiver only offers stereo audio connections, please use the analog RCA-style cables to connect the FL (Front Left) and FR (Front Right) terminals of the 7.1ch/5.1ch audio output of the player to your receiver, as described in “Method 7” on page 16 of this guide. The following audio format options are recommended:

o

Secondary Audio:

Off (or On if you need secondary audio)

o

HDMI Audio:

Off

o

SACD Output:

PCM (DSD is not available for analog audio output)

o

HDCD Decoding:

On

o

Coaxial Optical Output:

(any – not in use)

o

LPCM Rate Limit:

(any – not in use)

Also set Speaker Configuration in the “Audio Processing” menu:

•Set Down Mix to “Stereo”, or “LT/RT” if your audio system has surround speakers and supports Dolby Pro Logic or similar surround decoding technology.

•Set the front left and right speakers to “Large” size. (see page 56)

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