◆DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode 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 “Checking the audio signal format” (page 50). This function affects the output of the following jacks:

– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks

– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 72).

DOLBY Normally, select this position.

SUR- Multi-channel audio signals are

ROUND output to 2 channels for enjoying surround sounds.

NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to 2 channels for use with your stereo.

◆DIGITAL OUT

Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (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 21. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

If you connect a component that is incompatible with the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from the speakers, risking damage to your ears or speakers.

◆DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM

Select this when the player is

 

connected to an audio

 

component without 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 72).

 

 

DOLBY

Select this when the player is

DIGITAL

connected to an audio

 

component with a built-in

 

Dolby Digital decoder.

 

 

◆DTS

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

OFF

Select this when the player is

 

connected to an audio

 

component without a built-in

 

DTS decoder.

 

 

ON

Select this when the player is

 

connected to an audio

 

component with a built-in DTS

 

decoder.

 

 

◆48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.

48kHz/16bit The audio signals of DVD VIDEOs are always converted to 48kHz/16bit.

96kHz/24bit All types of signals including 96kHz/24bit are output in their original format. However, if the signal is encrypted for copyright protection purposes, the signal is only output as 48kHz/16bit.

Note

The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT L/ R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting and keep their original sampling frequency level.

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