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7.9 Audio settings
HDMI digital audio supports the following formats. Set audio in response to devices connected to the HDMI
output connector and digital signal output connector for extension.
O
nly “2 channel linear PCM” can be input by factory default. If you want to use “Multi channel linear PCM” or
bit stream signal (compressed audio), set “
[Table 7.8] Audio format
Audio format
Description
2 channel linear PCM
2ch,32 kHz to 192 kHz,16 / 20 / 24 bit
Multi channel linear PCM
8ch,32 kHz to 192 kHz,16 / 20 / 24 bit
AC-3, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby ,
DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD, AAC
Bit stream
If Multi channel linear PCM signal are input to digital audio, two channels set i
” or down-mixed audio is output to analog audio and sink devices that do not support multi linear PCM.
[Figure 7.1] I/O of multi-channel signals
If bit stream signal (compressed audio) such as Dolby Digital is input to HDMI digital audio, these input audio
signal is output to digital audio as they are. They are not output to analog audio, and audio volume cannot be
adjusted.
[Figure 7.2] Inputting/Outputting bit stream signal
Switch
Analog audio not output
Adjusting audio volume disabled
Analog output
Digital output
Bit stream signals
Digital input
Blu-ray disc player
AV Amplifier
Amplifier built in speaker
Analog output
Digital output
5.1ch
5.1ch
Selected 2 ch or down mixed audio
Matrix Switcher
Input level
Output level
Digital input
Digital output
Blu-ray disc player
AV Amplifier supporting multi
channels
Amplifier built in speaker
LCD monitor not supporting multi
channels
Any 2 ch or down mixed audio
