Setup Menu

Setting the HDMI audio

When you connect this unit to an HDMI compatible component via the HDMI jack, select to turn on or off the HDMI audio output.

1In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to highlight [HDMI AUDIO], then press 2.

ON

Select this to turn on the HDMI audio output.

OFF

Select this to turn off the HDMI audio output.

Notes:

If you are not using the HDMI audio output, you should set this to [OFF].

If the monitor/receiver connected to this unit using HDMI does not support HDMI audio signal input, set this to [OFF].

This unit can output following audio signals using HDMI: 32/44.1/48 kHz, 2ch linear PCM signals and bitstream signals (Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG).

When audio signals are being output by HDMI-compatible components, digital output signals are muted.

When [DIGITAL OUTPUT] is set to [OFF] on this unit, HDMI audio is muted even if [HDMI AUDIO] is set to [ON] and an HDMI connection is established between the monitor and receiver.

When [DIGITAL OUTPUT] is set to [ALL] on this unit, PCM signals are still output if the monitor and receiver only support the PCM format. However, the audio output is muted when audio format plays back the DTS source.

CD upsampling

This feature allows you to convert your music CD to a higher sampling rate using sophisticated digital signal processing for better sound quality. If you activate the upsampling function, this unit automatically switches to the stereo mode.

1In “AUDIO SETUP PAGE”, press 3 /4 to highlight [CD UPSAMPLING], and then press 2.

OFF

Select this to disable CD-upsampling.

88.2kHz (X2)

Select this to convert the sampling rate of CDs to twice that of the original.

176.4kHz (X4)

Select this to convert the sampling rate of CDs to four times that of the original.

2Press 3 /4 to select a setting, and then press ENTER/OK to confirm your selection.

Note:

This setting is only valid for the signals output at the analog jacks.

Night mode

In the night mode, high volume output is softened and low volume output is brought upward to an audible level. It is useful when you watch your favorite action movie without disturbing others at night.

1In “AUDIO SETUP PAGE”, press 3 /4 to highlight [NIGHT MODE], and then press 2.

TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press 1. To exit from the menu, press SETUP.

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Yamaha DV-S5950 manual Setting the Hdmi audio, CD upsampling, Night mode, 88.2kHz, 176.4kHz

DV-S5950 specifications

The Yamaha DV-S5950 is a versatile and high-performance DVD player that has made a significant impact in the home entertainment market. Known for its exceptional build quality, it brings a wide range of features and advanced technologies to enhance the viewing experience.

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