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 64).
The default settings are underlined.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT: | OFF |
AUDIO DRC: | STANDARD |
DOWNMIX: | DOLBY SURROUND |
DIGITAL OUT: | ON |
DOLBY DIGITAL: | |
MPEG: | PCM |
DTS: | OFF |
◆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 LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks.
OFF Normally, select this position.
ON Select this when the playback sound from the speakers is distorted.
◆AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
STANDARD Normally select this position.
TV MODE | Makes the low sounds clear |
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RANGE | at a live performance. |
◆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 50). This function affects the output of the following jacks:
–LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks
–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
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 OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
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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 20.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” and “DTS” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
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| AUDIO ATT: | OFF |
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| AUDIO DRC: | STANDARD |
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| DOWNMIX: | DOLBY SURROUND |
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| DIGITAL OUT: | ON |
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| MPEG: | PCM |
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| DTS: | OFF |
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