SETTINGS

Audio Out

Dynamic Range Control

You can set the audio output when connecting to SURROUND equipment.

1This sets the audio output connected to SURROUND equipment.

Item

HDMI Output: Select this when you connect using HDMI OUT terminal.

Digital Output: Select this when you connect using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (OPTICAL).

2ch Audio Output: Select this when you do not use SURROUND sound equipment.

2You can set the audio output mode for each output terminal.

1This sets the audio output mode for HDMI OUT terminal when selecting “HDMI Output”.

NOTE

When the secondary audio is set to “On”, PCM is automatically selected as the audio output mode.

This lets you adjust the range between the loudest and softest sounds (dynamic range) for playback at average volume. Use this when it is hard to hear dialog.

Item

Normal: The same audio output range is played as the original recorded audio output range.

Shift*: When Dolby Digital audio is played back, the dynamic range of the audio is adjusted so that the dialog portion can be heard easily. (If the audio sounds abnormal, set to “Normal”.)

Auto: When you play back audio in the Dolby TrueHD format, the dynamic range is automatically adjusted.

*Lower the audio volume before setting. If you do not do so, the speakers may emit a loud sound or excessive output may be applied to the speakers.

Quick Start

This turns the Quick Start function on and off. When the Quick Start function is on:

Item

Bitstream:

PCM (Surround):

Select this when connecting to HDMI equipment with a built-in decoder for DOLBY DIGITAL, etc.

Setting to Bitstream will output each audio signal by Bitstream.

Select this when connecting to multi-channel HDMI equipment.

Setting to PCM (Surround) will output by LINEAR PCM by decoding audio signals recorded in each audio output mode such as

DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS.

The startup time of the Player is reduced.

However, power consumption will increase.

When the Quick Start function is off:

The player will enter the low power consumption mode when in standby condition.

Item

Yes, No

NOTE

When “Quick Start” is set to “Yes”, the Player requires some time to turn off.

2This sets the audio output mode for DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL terminal) when selecting “Digital Output”.

Item

Bitstream:

Select this when connecting to

 

 

SURROUND equipment with

 

 

a built-in decoder for DOLBY

 

 

DIGITAL, etc.

 

Setting to Bitstream will output

 

 

each audio signal by Bitstream.

PCM:

Select this when connecting to 2

 

 

channel stereo audio equipment.

 

Setting to PCM will output by

 

 

converting each audio signal into

 

 

PCM 2 channel audio signal.

NOTE

See page 44 for information on output of next generation audio formats.

Auto Power Off

This sets the Player so that power is automatically shut off if playback is stopped for about 10 minutes.

Item

Yes, No

AQUOS LINK

This lets you set the Player to receive the control signal from the AQUOS LINK remote control via the HDMI cable.

Item

Yes, No

NOTE

• For details, refer to the operation manual of TV.

Settings

37

Page 39
Image 39
Sharp BD-HP22U operation manual Auto Power Off, Audio Out Dynamic Range Control, When the Quick Start function is off