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Multi-Channel Analog Audio to Receiver
If the player is connected to an A/V receiver through the 7.1ch or 5.1ch analog audio jacks using 8 or 6 RCA
cables (as described in “Method 5” on page 15), you can play all supported audio formats and listen to them
with your A/V receiver and surround sound systems. The following audio format setup options are
recommended:
o Secondary Audio: Off (or On if you need secondary audio)
o HDMI Audio: Off
o SACD Output: PCM or DSD (depending on your listening preference)
o HDCD Decoding: On
o Coaxial Optical Output: (any – not in use)
o LPCM Rate Limit: (any – set to 192k may help to get the best analog
audio quality)
Also set Speaker Configuration in the “Audio Processing” menu:
• Set Down Mix to “7.1Ch” or “5.1Ch”.
• Set the speaker size and subwoofer properly according to your actual audio hardware. (see
page 66)
• Enable or select the multi-channel analog inputs on your receiver
Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio to Receiver
If your audio connection is as described in “Method 6” on page 16 of this guide, and the A/V receiver supports
Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, the following audio format setup options are recommended:
o Secondary Audio: Off (or On if you need secondary audio)
o HDMI Audio: Off
o SACD Output: (any – SACD is not available through the
optical/coaxial output)
o HDCD Decoding: On (or Off if the receiver can decode HDCD)
o Coaxial Optical Output: Bitstream
o LPCM Rate Limit: 48k (or higher if supported by the receiver)
Stereo Analog Audio to Receiver
If you primarily listen to stereo contents or your receiver only offers stereo audio connections, please use the
analog RCA-style cables to connect the FL (Front Left) and FR (Front Right) terminals of the player to your
receiver, as described in “Method 7” on page 17 of this guide. The following audio format options are
recommended:
o Secondary Audio: Off (or On if you need secondary audio)
o HDMI Audio: Off
o SACD Output: PCM
or DSD (depending on your listening preference)
o HDCD Decoding: On
o Coaxial Optical Output: (any – not in use)
o LPCM Rate Limit: (any – set to 192k may help to get the best analog
audio quality)