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 63).

The default settings are underlined.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:

 

OFF

AUDIO DRC:

 

STANDARD

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

DIGITAL OUT:

 

ON

DOLBY DIGITAL:

 

D-PCM

DTS:

 

OFF

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

48kHz/16bit

◆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 LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.

OFF Normally, select this position.

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

◆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

– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D- PCM” (page 69).

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.

◆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 “Checking the audio signal format” (page 45). 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 69).

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) 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,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” 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

 

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

48kHz/16bit

 

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.

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