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 60).

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 VIDEO/DVD-RW 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 48). 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 65).

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 (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 VIDEO/DVD-RW 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 65).

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.

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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 18.

Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” 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

 

MPEG:

PCM

 

DTS:

OFF