Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP)
x DOWNMIX
Setting the Digital Output Signal
Switches the mixing down methods when you play a
Switches the methods of outputting audio signals when
DVD on which rear signal components such as LS, RS or S
you, connect 1. a digital component such as a receiver
are recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the
(amplifier) having a digital connector, 2. an audio
rear signal components, see ODisplaying the audio
component having a built-in decoder (Dolby Digital or
information of the disc� (page 31).
DTS), 3. a DAT or MD via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or
The ODOWNMIX� setting affects the following
COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital
connectors:
connecting cord. For connection details, see pages 10 and
� AUDIO OUT connectors
12.
� DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors
When you select OON,� set ODOLBY DIGITAL� and
(when you set ODOLBY DIGITAL� to OD-PCM� in
ODTS.�
OAUDIO SETUP� in the setup display)
Y DOLBY SURROUND: when the player is connected to
AUDIO SETUP
an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround
AUDIO ATT:OFF
(Pro Logic). The output signals which reproduce theAUDIO DRC:STANDARD
Settings and AdjustmentsDOWNMIX:Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) effect are mixed down to 2DOLBY SURROUND
DIGITAL OUT:ON
channels.
DOLBY DIGITAL:D-PCM
Y NORMAL: when the player is connected to an audioDTS:OFF
component that does not conform to Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic). The signals without the Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) effect are output.
To set, press , then .ENTER
To quit, press .DISPLAY
x DIGITAL OUT
Selects output signals via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL
x DOLBY DIGITAL
and COAXIAL connectors.
Selects the Dolby Digital signals to be output via the
Y ON: Normally select this position. When you select
DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors. You
OON,� set ODOLBY DIGITAL� and ODTS.� For details
cannot select this item when you set ODIGITAL OUT� to
on setting these items, see OSetting the Digital Output
OOFF.�
Signal.�
Y D-PCM (Downmix PCM): when the player is connected
Y OFF: when the player does not output the sound signals
to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital
via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL
decoder. If you play Dolby Digital sound tracks, the
connectors, the influence of the digital circuit upon the
output audio signals are mixed down to 2 channels.
analog circuit is at a minimum.
You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby
Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to
Notes
the ODOWNMIX� item in OAUDIO SETUP.�
Y When you play sound tracks with a 96 kHz sampling
Y DOLBY DIGITAL: when the player is connected to an
frequency, the output signals from the DIGITAL OUT
audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
(OPTICAL, COAXIAL) are converted to 48 kHz (sampling
frequency). When the signals are output from the AUDIO OUTIf the player is connected to an audio component
connectors, sampling frequency stays at 96 kHz and the outputlacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, do not set this.
signals are converted to analog signals.Otherwise, when you play the Dolby Digital sound
Y When you select OOFF,� you cannot set ODOLBY DIGITAL,�track, a loud noise or no sound will come out from the
and ODTS.�speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to
be damaged.
Note
When you select OD-PCM,� set Virtual Enhanced Surround (VES)
to OOFF.� Otherwise, the player will not output signals from the
DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector.
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