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8.8 Audio Settings
HDMI digital audio supports the following formats. For audio output of devices connected to the HDMI input
connectors (such as DVD players), set a format supported by both the MSD and display device connected to
HDMI output connector (such as display devices and AV a
mplifier). However, as factory default, only “2
channel linear PCM” can be input. If you want to use “Multi channel linear PCM” or bit stream signals
(compressed audio), set
[Table 8.5] Supported formats of HDMI digital audio
Audio format
Description
2 channel linear PCM
2ch, 32 kHz to 192 kHz, 16/20/24bit
Multi channel linear PCM
8ch, 32 to 192kHz, 16/20/24bit
AC-3, Dolby Digital, DTS
Bit stream
Dolby , DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD
Bit stream
AAC
Bit stream
If Multi channel linear PCM signals are input to digital audio, two channels set i
” or down-mixed audio is output to analog audio and display devices that do not support multi linear
PCM.
[Figure 8.42] I/O of multi-channel signals
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