S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S
video. At 480p/576p resolution, the HDMI specification can only support 2 channels of audio with high sample rate (up to 192kHz), or 8 channels of audio with standard sample rate (up to 48kHz). If you play high resolution audio content at the 480p/576p resolution, you may get reduced audio resolution, incomplete audio channels, or even no audio/video output at all. Choosing a higher output resolution such as 720p or above allows enough bandwidth for all high sample rate audio channels.
3.Coaxial/Optical Output: To set the output format for the coaxial/optical digital audio output for use with Dolby Digital and
•LPCM – Forces
•Bitstream – Passes audio as compressed bitstream format to the receiver/amplifier. Choose this setting if your receiver/amplifier is capable of decoding Dolby Digital and/or DTS.
4.LPCM Rate Limit: To set the maximum Linear PCM output frequency for the coaxial/optical digital output. This menu item is intended to ensure that the audio output is compatible with equipment that cannot support high sample rates. It sets an upper limit to decide whether the player shall
•48K – Supported by most equipment.
•96K – Allows a higher sampling rate and frequency response. It can result in better audio quality. Ensure that the receiver/amplifier can support it.
•192K (default) – Allows the highest sampling rate and frequency response. It can result in the best audio quality. Ensure that the receiver/amplifier can support it.
NOTE
On the
5.SACD Output: To select audio output format for SACD. The options are:
•PCM – SACD Direct Stream Digital (DSD) data is converted into
•DSD – SACD DSD data is output over HDMI without any conversion. For the analog audio outputs, DSD data is converted into analog signal directly by the internal DAC. If you use a receiver that supports HDMI v1.2a with DSD over HDMI, or you prefer the sound quality of straight DSD to analog, please select this option.
6.HDCD Decoding: To set the audio decoding option for HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) discs. The options are:
•On – HDCD is decoded by the player. You can enjoy expanded dynamic range and improved audio resolution.
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