Downmix (DVDs only)

Switches the method for mixing down to two 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 “A Connecting to audio L/R jacks” on page 19. This function affects the output of the following jacks:

–LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks

–AUDIO OUT L/R jacks

–DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 98).

Dolby

Normally select this

Surround

position.

 

Multi-channel audio signals

 

are output to two channels

 

for enjoying surround

 

sounds.

 

 

Normal

Multi-channel audio signals

 

are downmixed to two

 

channels for use with your

 

stereo.

 

 

To enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital, turn off the surround settings of this recorder

(page 99).

Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs 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 (AUDIO L/R) jacks

–AUDIO OUT L/R jacks

–DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack only when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 98).

Standard Normally select this position.

TV Mode

Makes low sounds clear

 

even if you turn the volume

 

down.

 

 

Wide

Gives you the feeling of

Range

being at a live performance.

Audio (HDMI) (DVD VIDEOs only)

Selects the output method from the HDMI OUT jack.

Auto

Normally, select this.

 

Outputs audio signals

 

according to the “Dolby

 

Digital” or “DTS” settings

 

(page 98).

 

 

PCM

Converts Dolby Digital or

 

DTS to PCM.

 

 

Scan Audio (DVDs only)

On

Outputs audio signals during

 

FF1 fast-forward of a DVD

 

disc with Dolby Digital

 

soundtracks.

 

 

Off

No sound is output during

 

FF1 fast-forward.

 

 

Note

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

Surround

Turns on the surround function to create virtual rear speakers from a stereo TV or two separate front speakers (page 19).

Off

No surround effect

Surround1 Creates one set of virtual surround speakers

Surround2 Creates two sets of virtual surround speakers

Surround3 Creates three sets of virtual surround speakers

Notes

•When the playback signal does not contain a signal for the surround speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear.

•When you select one of the surround modes, turn off the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

Adjustments and Settings

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