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 58).

The default settings are underlined.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:

OFF

AUDIO DRC:

STANDARD

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

DIGITAL OUT:

ON

DOLBY DIGITAL:

D-PCM

MPEG:

PCM

DTS:

OFF

◆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

OFF Normally, select this position.

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

◆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

–LINE (RGB)-TV jack

–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 63).

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 (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.

◆AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks:

– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks

– LINE (RGB)-TV jack

– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 63).

STANDARD Normally select this position.

TV MODE

Makes the low sounds clear

 

even if you turn the volume

 

down.

 

 

WIDE

Gives you the feeling of being

RANGE

at a live performance.

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.”

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