◆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 44). This function affects the output of the following jacks:
–LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
DOLBY Select this when the player is SURROUND connected to an audio
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 (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.
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.”
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT: | OFF |
|
AUDIO DRC: | STANDARD |
|
DOWNMIX: | DOLBY SURROUND |
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DIGITAL OUT: | ON |
|
DOLBY DIGITAL: |
| |
MPEG: | PCM |
|
DTS: | OFF |
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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.
Select this when the player is | |
| connected to an audio |
| component lacking a |
| 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 62). |
DOLBY | Select this when the player is |
DIGITAL | connected to an audio |
| component with a |
| Dolby Digital decoder. |
|
|
◆MPEG (DVD only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
PCM | Select this when the player is |
| connected to an audio |
| component lacking a |
| MPEG decoder. If you play |
| MPEG audio sound tracks, |
| the player outputs stereo |
| signals via the DIGITAL |
| OUT (OPTICAL or |
| COAXIAL) jack. |
MPEG | Select this when the player is |
| connected to an audio |
| component with a |
| MPEG decoder. |
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and Settings
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