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 80).

The default settings are underlined.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:

 

OFF

AUDIO DRC:

 

STANDARD

AUDIO FILTER:

 

SHARP

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

DIGITAL OUT:

 

ON

DOLBY DIGITAL:

 

D-PCM

MPEG:

 

PCM

DTS:

 

D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

48kHz/16bit

◆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 L/R (AUDIO) jacks

–LINE (RGB) – TV jack

–5.1CH OUTPUT jacks

OFF Normally, select this position.

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

◆AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “AUDIO DRC.”

This function affects the output from the following jacks:

– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks

– LINE (RGB)-TV jacks

– 5.1 CH OUTPUT jacks

– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 86).

STANDARD Normally, select this position.

TV MODE Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down.

WIDE

Gives you the feeling of being

RANGE

at a live performance.

 

 

◆AUDIO FILTER

Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above

22.05kHz (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 “Checking the audio signal format” (page 53). This function affects the output of the following jacks:

– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks

– LINE (RGB) – TV jack

– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS”

Settings

DOLBY

Normally, select this position.

is set to “D-PCM” (page 86).

 

SUR-

Multi-channel audio signals are

 

and

 

 

ROUND

output to 2 channels for enjoying

 

Adjustments

 

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 (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) 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.

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