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Settings and Adjustments
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).
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).
Audio (HDMI) (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects the output method from the HDMI OUT
jack.
Scan Audio (DVDs only)
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).
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).
Dolby
Surround
Normally select this
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.
Standard
Normally select this
position.
TV Mode Makes low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
Wide
Range
Gives you the feeling of
being at a live performance.
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.
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.
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
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