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Recommended Audio Format Options
Depending on your specific audio/video connection method, the audio format options of the BDP-103 may
need to be adjusted to match your configuration. Refer to the video and audio connection methods described
previously in this guide and the following audio setup guidelines.
Audio Connection Directly to TV
If the player is connected directly to the TV through HDMI (as described on page 13) or through DVI and
analog L/R audio cables (as described on page 15), it is recommended that you use the following audio format
options:
o
Secondary Audio:
On
o
HDMI Audio:
LPCM
o
SACD Output:
PCM
o
HDCD Decoding:
On
o
Coaxial/Optical Output:
(any – not in use)
Multi-Channel Digital Audio to Receiver through HDMI
If the player is connected to an A/V receiver or processor with HDMI inputs (as described on page 11), you can
send all current audio formats to your receiver in pure digital form. To get the best possible audio via HDMI, you
may need to set the following options on the player’s
Audio Format
setup menu:
x
If your receiver supports HDMI v1.3 with decoding capability for high resolution lossless audio
formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, please use the following audio format
options:
o
Secondary Audio:
Off
(or On if you need secondary audio)
o
HDMI Audio:
Bitstream
o
SACD Output:
PCM
(or DSD if the receiver supports DSD over HDMI)
o
HDCD Decoding:
On
(or Off if the receiver can decode HDCD)
o
Coaxial/Optical Output:
(any – not in use)
x
If your receiver supports HDMI v1.1/1.2 Multi-Channel PCM audio, but not high resolution
lossless audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, please use the
following audio format options:
o
Secondary Audio:
Off
(or On if you need secondary audio)
o
HDMI Audio:
LPCM
o
SACD Output:
PCM
(or DSD if the receiver supports DSD over HDMI)
o
HDCD Decoding:
On
(or Off if the receiver can decode HDCD)
o
Coaxial/Optical Output:
(any – not in use)
Multi-Channel Analog Audio to Receiver
If the player is connected to an A/V receiver through the 7.1ch or 5.1ch analog audio jacks using 8 or 6 RCA
cables (as described on page 16), you can play all supported audio formats and listen to them with your A/V
receiver and surround sound systems. The following audio format setup options are recommended:
o
Secondary Audio:
Off
(or On if you need secondary audio)
o
HDMI Audio:
Off
o
SACD Output:
PCM
or
DSD
(depending on your listening preference)
