DOWNMIX (DVD only)

Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Displaying the audio information of the disc” (page 71). This function affects the output of the following jacks:

AUDIO OUTPUT L/R 1/2 jacks

DIGITAL OUTPUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 94).

DOLBY Select this when the player is

SUR- connected to an audio

ROUND component that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).

NORMAL Select this when the player is connected to an audio component that does not conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).

DIGITAL OUT

Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUTPUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.

ON Normally select this position. When you select “ON,” see “Setting the digital output signal” for further settings.

OFF The influence of the digital circuit upon the analog circuit is minimal.

Setting the digital output signal

Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack.

For connection details, see page 24.

Select “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

 

AUDIO SETUP

 

 

 

AUDIO ATT:

OFF

 

 

AUDIO DRC:

STANDARD

 

 

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

 

 

DIGITAL OUT:

ON

 

 

DOLBY DIGITAL:

D-PCM

 

 

DTS:

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or damaging the speakers.

DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “DOWNMIX” item in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 94).

DOLBY Select this when the player is

DIGITAL connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

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