Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)

“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 76).

The default settings are underlined.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:

OFF

AUDIO FILTER:

SHARP

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

DIGITAL OUT:

ON

DOLBY DIGITAL:

D-PCM

DTS:

D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

48kHz/16bit

AUDIO(HDMI):

AUTO

◆AUDIO ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio output level.

This function affects the output of the following jacks:

–LINE OUT AUDIO L/R 1/2 jacks

–5.1CH OUTPUT jacks

OFF Normally, select this position.

ON Select this when the playback sound from the speakers is distorted.

◆AUDIO FILTER (except Super Audio CD)

Selects a digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).

SHARP Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling.

SLOW Provides smooth and warm sound.

Note

There may be little effect by changing the digital filter depending on the disc or playback environment.

◆DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW 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 disc’s audio information” (page 59). This function affects the output of the following jacks:

– LINE OUT AUDIO L/R 1/2 jacks

– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/ HDMI OUT jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 82).

DOLBY Normally select this position.

SUR- Multi-channel audio signals are ROUND output to two channels for

enjoying surround sounds.

NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to two channels for use with your stereo.

◆DIGITAL OUT (except Super Audio CD)

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

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

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

If the signal is encrypted for copyright protection purposes, the signal is only output as 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.

Notes

•Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/ HDMI OUT jack.

•If you are using the HDMI OUT jack, make sure that “DIGITAL OUT” is set to “ON.”

Adjustments and Settings

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