◆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 “Checking the audio signal format” (page 47). This function affects the output of the following jacks:

–LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks

–DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 66).

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 (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.

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 20.

Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” and “DTS” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

Example: Asian/Oceanian models

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:

OFF

 

AUDIO DRC:

STANDARD

 

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

 

DIGITAL OUT:

ON

 

DOLBY DIGITAL:

D-PCM

 

MPEG:

PCM

 

DTS:

OFF

 

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, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

◆DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM

Select this when the player is

 

connected to an audio

 

component lacking 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 66).

 

 

DOLBY

Select this when the player is

DIGITAL

connected to an audio

 

component with a built-in

 

Dolby Digital decoder.

 

 

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