xCD DIRECTxAUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range
Notes
Eliminates the use of unnecessary circuits Settings for the Sound Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
The player can store the settings of up to 50 discs. when playing CDs. The setting will be Makes the sound clear when the volume is
When you store the setting of disc number 51, the activated when you press DISC SKIP.(AUDIO SETUP)turned down when playing a DVD that has
first disc setting is canceled. This function affects the output of the
The Playback Memory function cannot be used for the ?AUDIO DRC? function. This affects the
DVD-RWs in VR mode.following jacks:?AUDIO SETUP? allows you to set the output from the following jacks:
During playback, do not turn off the player by -LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jackssound according to the playback and -LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks
pressing POWER on the player. Doing so may -5.1CH OUTPUT jacksconnection conditions.-5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
cancel the settings. When you turn off the player, -PHONES jack-DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
press x first to stop playback and then press [/1 on Select ?AUDIO SETUP? in the Setup jack only when ?DOLBY DIGITAL? is set
the remote. After the power indicator lights up in red OFFSelect this when playing CD
Display. For details on using the display, see to ?D-PCM? in ?DIGITAL OUT? (page
and the player enters standby mode, press POWER discs, including CD type DTS
on the player.discs.?Using the Setup Display? (page 77).84).
The default settings are underlined.-PHONES jack
xTRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO ONEliminates the use of
unnecessary circuits needed to AUDIO SETUPSTANDARDNormally, select this position.
only)play CDs. AUDIO ATT:AUDIO DRC:OFFSTANDARD
Gives the sound track which contains the AUDIO FILTER:SHARPDOWNMIX:DOLBY SURROUNDTV MODEMakes the low sounds clear even
if you turn the volume down. It
highest number of channels priority when NoteDIGITAL OUT:ONDOLBY DIGITAL:D-PCMis especially recommended
you play a DVD on which multiple audio DTS:D-PCM
formats (PCM, DTS or Dolby Digital format) If you select ?ON? when playing CD type DTS discs, 48kHz/96kHz PCM:48kHz/16bitwhen you listen to the sound using the speakers of the TV.
are recorded.the sound will become noisy.
WIDE Gives you the feeling of being at
OFFNo priority given.xAUDIO ATT (attenuation)RANGEa live performance. When you
use high quality speakers, it is
AUTOPriority given.If the playback sound is distorted, set this even more effective.
item to ?ON.? The player reduces the audio
output level.Settings and Adjustments
NotesxAUDIO FILTER (except SACD)
This function affects the output of the Selects the digital filter to reduce noises
When you set the item to ?AUTO,? the language following jacks:
above the 22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency
may change. The ?TRACK SELECTION? setting -LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks
has higher priority than the ?AUDIO? settings in (Fs) of the audio sources is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz
?LANGUAGE SETUP? (page 78).-5.1CH OUTPUT jacks(Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96
If PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital sound tracks have -PHONES jackkHz).
the same number of channels, the player selects
PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this OFFTurns off the audio attenuation.SHARPProvides a wide frequency
order.Normally, select this position.range and spatial feeling.
ONReduces the audio output level so SLOWProvides smooth and warm
that no sound distortion occurs.sound.
Select this when the playback
sound from the speakers is
distorted.Notes
There may be little effect by changing the digital
filter depending on discs or playback environment.
There is no effect on SACDs.
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xDOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW DOLBY Select this when the player is 96kHz/24bitAll types of signals including
Note
only)DIGITALconnected to an audio component 96kHz/24bit are output in their
Switches the mixing down methods when SACD audio signals are not output from a digital jack.with a built-in Dolby Digital original format. However, if the
you play a DVD on which rear signal decoder. If the player is connected signal is encrypted for copyright
components such as ?LS,? ?RS,? or ?S? are Setting the digital output signalto an audio component lacking a protection purposes, the signal is
built-in Dolby Digital decoder, do only output as 48kHz/16bit.
recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. For
Switches the method of outputting audio not set this. Otherwise, when you If a receiver (amplifier) which
details on the rear signal components, see play the Dolby Digital sound track, cannot accept 96kHz is
signals when you connect the following
?Changing the Sound? (page 56). This a loud noise (or no sound) will connected to the player, do not
component using an optical or coaxial digital
function affects the output of the following come out from the speakers, set this. Otherwise, a loud noise
cord via the DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL
jacks:affecting your ears or causing the may come out from the
or COAXIAL) jack.
-LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacksspeakers to be damaged.speakers.
-Amplifier (receiver) with digital input jack
-DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
-Amplifier (receiver) with a built-in DTS or
jack when ?DOLBY DIGITAL? is set to xDTS (DVD VIDEO only)Notes
Dolby Digital decoder
?D-PCM? in ?DIGITAL OUT? (page 84).Selects if DTS signals are output via the
-MD or DAT deck
-PHONES jackDIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) Even if you set ?48kHz/96kHz PCM? in ?AUDIO
For connection details, see page 24.jack.SETUP? to ?96kHz/24bit,? the sampling frequency
DOLBY Select this when the player is Select ?DOLBY DIGITAL,? ?DTS? and is converted to 48kHz/16bit when a ?SURROUND?
SURROUNDconnected to an audio ?48kHz/96kHz PCM? after setting D-PCMSelect this when the player is mode (page 58) is selected.
The analog audio signals from the LINE OUT L/R
component that conforms to ?DIGITAL OUT? to ?ON.?connected to an audio component
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks and 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks are lacking a built-in DTS decoder. If you
not affected by this setting and keep their original
The output signals which AUDIO SETUPplay DTS audio sound tracks, the sampling frequency level.
reproduce the Dolby Surround AUDIO ATT:OFFplayer outputs stereo signals via the
effect are downmixed to 2 AUDIO DRC:STANDARDAUDIO FILTER:SHARPDIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
channels.DOWNMIX:DOLBY SURROUNDCOAXIAL) jack.
DIGITAL OUT:ON
NORMALSelect this when the player is DOLBY DIGITAL:D-PCMDTSSelect this when the player is
connected to an audio 48kHz/96kHz PCM:48kHz/16bitDTS:D-PCMconnected to an audio component Settings and Adjustments
component that does not having a built-in DTS decoder. If the
conform to Dolby Surround (Pro player is connected to an audio
Logic). All of the output signals component lacking a built-in DTS
are downmixed to 2 channels xDOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-decoder, do not set this. Otherwise,
without the Dolby Surround when you play the DTS sound track, a
RW only)
(Pro Logic) effect.loud noise (or no sound) will come
Selects the Dolby Digital signals output via out from the speakers, affecting your
xDIGITAL OUTthe DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or ears or causing the speakers to be
Selects if audio signals are output via the COAXIAL) jack.damaged.
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack. D-PCMSelect this when the player is x48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
connected to an audio component Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
ONNormally, select this position. When lacking a built-in Dolby Digital signal to be output via the DIGITAL OUT
you select ?ON,? set ?DOLBY decoder. You can select whether (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
DIGITAL,? ?DTS? and ?48kHz/96kHz the signals conform to Dolby
PCM.? For details on setting these Surround (Pro Logic) or not by 48kHz/16bitThe audio signals of DVD
items, see ?Setting the digital output making adjustments to the VIDEOs are always converted to
signal.??DOWNMIX? item in ?AUDIO 48kHz/16bit.
SETUP? (page 84).
OFFThe player does not output the audio
signals via the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. The
influence of the digital circuit upon the
analog circuit is minimal.
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