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with high sample rate (up to 192kHz), or 8 channels of audio with standard sample rate (up to
48kHz). If you play high resolution audio content at the 480p/576p resolution, you may get
reduced audio resolution, incomplete audio channels, or even no audio/video output at all.
Choosing a higher output resolution such as 720p or above allows enough bandwidth for all
high sample rate audio channels.
3. Coaxial/Optical Output: Allows you to set the audio format and the upper sample rate limit for
coaxial/optical (S/PDIF) digital outputs. The upper sample rate limit is used to decide whether the
player will down-sample audio (the player does not up-sample audio to higher sample rates).
x 48k LPCM – Forces down-mixed 2-channel, linear PCM (LPCM) digital audio format, and sets
the maximum sample rate to 48kHz. This is supported by most receivers/amplifiers.
x 96k LPCM – Forces down-mixed 2-channel, linear PCM (LPCM) digital audio format and sets
the maximum sample ra
te to 96kHz. It can result in better audio quality, but ensure the
receiver/amplifier can support it.
x 192k LPCM – Forces down-mixed 2-channel, linear PCM (LPCM) digital audio format and sets
the maximum sample rate to 192kHz. It can result in better audio quality, but ensure the
receiver/amplifier can support it.
x Bitstream (default) – Passes audio as compressed bitstream format to the receiver/amplifier.
Choose this setting if your receiver/amplifier is capable of decoding Dolby Digital and/or DTS.
NOTE
Due to copyright restrictions and bandwidth limitations, SACD audio cannot be sent through the
coaxial/optical audio output, and the high resolution audio on DVD-Audio and Blu-ray discs will
be sent out at reduced resolution. Details can be found on page 19.
4. SACD Output: Allows you to select HDMI the audio output format for SACD playback.
x PCM (default) – SACD data is converted into multi-channel, high-resolution PCM data. The
converted PCM data is then output through HDMI or the internal DAC (Digital to Analog
Converter) for the analog audio output ports. If you use a receiver that supports HDMI v1.1 to
listen to SACD, please select this option. You may also want to select this option if you prefer
the sound quality of the DSD-to-PCM conversion.
x DSD –SA
CD Direct Stream Digital (DSD) data is output over HDMI without any conversion.
For the analog audio outputs, DSD data is converted into an analog signal directly by the
internal DAC. If you use a receiver that supports HDMI v1.2a with DSD over HDMI, or you
prefer the sound quality of straight DSD to analog, please select this option.
NOTE
Due to the hardware limitation, DSD output is only available from the HDMI 2 OUT port. To
listen to SACD using the HDMI 1 OUT port, please set SACD Output to PCM.
5. HDCD Decoding: Allows you to set the audio decoding option for HDCD (High Definition
Compatible Digital) discs.
x On – HDCD is decoded by the player. You can enjoy expanded dynamic range and improved
audio resolution.