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Settings and Adjustments
Settings for the Sound
(AUDIO SETUP)
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 80).
The default settings are underlined.
◆AUDIO ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this
item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio
output level.
This function affects the output of the
following jacks:
–LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
–LINE (RGB) – TV jack
–5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
◆AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.”
This function affects the output from the
following jacks:
–LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
–LINE (RGB)-TV jacks
–5.1 CH OUTPUT jacks
–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set
to “D-PCM” (page 86).
◆AUDIO FILTER
Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above
22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the
audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is
48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).
Note
There may be little effect by changing the digital
filter depending on the disc or playback
environment.
◆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 53). 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” and “DTS”
is set to “D-PCM” (page 86).
◆DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack.
OFF Normally, select this position.
ON Select this when the playback sound
from the speakers is distorted.
STANDARD
Normally, select this position.
TV MODE Makes low sounds clear even if
you turn the volume down.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
OFF
STANDARD
AUDIO FILTER: SHARP
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
D-PCM
PCM
DTS:
D-PCM
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
WIDE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being
at a live performance.
SHARP
Provides a wide frequency range
and spatial feeling.
SLOW Provides smooth and warm
sound.
DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND
Normally, select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to 2 channels for enjoying
surround sounds.
NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to 2 channels for use
with your stereo.
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.
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