◆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 42). 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 68).

DOLBY Normally, select this position.

SUR- Multi-channel audio signals are

ROUND output to 2 channels for enjoying surround sounds.

NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to 2 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.

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,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

If you connect a component that is incompatible with the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from the speakers, risking damage to 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 without 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 67).

 

 

DOLBY

Select this when the player is

DIGITAL

connected to an audio

 

component with a built-in

 

Dolby Digital decoder.

 

 

◆MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.

PCM

Select this when the player is

 

connected to an audio

 

component without a built-in

 

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 built-in

 

MPEG decoder.

 

 

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