73
Settings and Adjustments
◆DOWNMIX (DVD 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 “Displaying the
audio information of the disc” (page 51). This
function affects the output of the following
jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
“D-PCM” (page 73).
◆DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack.
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect a component such
as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 20.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
If you connect a component that does not
conform to the selected audio signal, a loud
noise (or no sound) will come out from the
speakers, affecting your ears or causing the
speakers to be damaged.
◆DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
◆DTS (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signal.
DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component that conforms to
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).
NORMAL Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component that does not
conform to Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic).
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.
D-PCM Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You can
select whether the signals
conform to Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) or not by making
adjustments to the
“DOWNMIX” item in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 73).
DOLBY
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
OFF
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
DTS decoder.
ON Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
OFF
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
OFF
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