◆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) jack

–DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 68).

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

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 19.

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

 

AUDIO SETUP

 

 

 

AUDIO ATT:

OFF

 

 

AUDIO DRC:

STANDARD

 

 

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

 

 

DIGITAL OUT:

ON

 

 

DOLBY DIGITAL:

D-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, damaging your ears or speakers.

◆DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW 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 68).

 

 

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 whether or not to output DTS signal.

OFF

Select this when the player is

 

connected to an audio

 

component lacking a built-in

 

DTS decoder.

 

 

ON

Select this when the player is

 

connected to an audio

 

component with a built-in DTS

 

decoder.

 

 

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