◆AUDIO FILTER (except Super Audio CD)

Selects the 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 discs or playback environment.

◆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 55). This function affects the output of the following jacks:

–AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks

–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” is set to “D-PCM” (page 75).

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

Select this if audio signals are to be output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) 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.

Note

Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from a digital jack.

To set the digital output signal

The following switch 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 “48 kHz/96 kHz PCM” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:

 

OFF

AUDIO DRC:

 

STANDARD

AUDIO FILTER:

 

SHARP

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

DIGITAL OUT:

 

ON

DOLBY DIGITAL:

 

D-PCM

DTS:

 

D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

48kHz/16bit

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, damaging your ears or speakers.

•DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM

Select this when the player is

 

Settings

 

connected to an audio

 

 

 

 

 

component without a built-in

 

 

 

Dolby Digital decoder. You can

 

and

 

select whether the signals

 

 

 

 

 

conform to Dolby Surround

 

Adjustments

 

“AUDIO SETUP” (page 75).

 

 

(Pro Logic) or not by making

 

 

 

adjustments to the

 

 

 

“DOWNMIX” item in

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOLBY

Select this when the player is

 

 

DIGITAL

connected to an audio

 

 

 

component with a built-in

 

 

 

Dolby Digital decoder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

•DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects the type of DTS signal.

D-PCM

Select this when the player is

 

connected to an audio

 

component without a built-in

 

DTS decoder. If you play DTS

 

audio sound tracks, the player

 

outputs stereo signals via the

 

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or

 

COAXIAL) jacks.

 

 

DTS

Select this when the player is

 

connected to an audio

 

component with a built-in DTS

 

decoder.

 

 

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