digital Output Selection
Setup
PCM
Bitstream
(Unprocessed)
Bitstream
(Re-encoded DTS)
Bitstream
(Re-encoded Dolby D)
Connection
HDMI
Receiver
HDMI Receiver
HDMI Receiver
HDMI supported AV
receiver
Audio
Stream
on Blu-
ray Disc
PCM
Up to 7.1ch
PCM
Re-encoded DTS Re-encoded Dolby Digital *
Dolby Digital
PCM 2ch
Dolby Digital
Re-encoded DTS Re-encoded Dolby Digital *
Dolby Digital
Plus
PCM 2ch
Dolby Digital Plus
Re-encoded DTS Re-encoded Dolby Digital *
Dolby TrueHD
PCM 2ch
Dolby TrueHD
Re-encoded DTS Re-encoded Dolby Digital *
DTS
PCM 2ch
DTS
Re-encoded DTS Re-encoded Dolby Digital *
DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio
PCM 2ch
DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio
Re-encoded DTS Re-encoded Dolby Digital *
DTS-HD
Master Audio
PCM 2ch
DTS-HD Master
Audio
Re-encoded DTS Re-encoded Dolby Digital *
Audio
Stream
on DVD
PCM
PCM 2ch
PCM 2ch
PCM 2ch
PCM 2ch
Dolby Digital
PCM 2ch
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital
DTS
PCM 2ch
DTS
DTS
DTS
Definition
for Blu-ray
Disc
Any
Decodes
main feature
audio and
BONUSVIEW
audio stream
together into
PCM audio
and add
Navigation
Sound Effects.
Outputs only main
feature audio
stream so that your
AV receiver can
decode the audio
bitstream.
You will not hear
BONUSVIEW audio
and Navigation
Sound Effects.
Decodes main
feature audio and
BONUSVIEW audio
stream together into
PCM audio and add
Navigation Sound
Effects, then re-
encodes the PCM
audio into DTS
bitstream
Decodes main feature
audio and BONUSVIEW
audio stream together
into PCM audio and add
Navigation Sound Effects,
then re-encodes the PCM
audio into Dolby Digital
bitstream
* If Source Stream is 2ch, "Re-encoded Dolby D" Settings are not applied.
Blu-ray Discs may include three audio streams :
- Main Feature Audio : The audio soundtrack of the main feature.
- BONUSVIEW audio : An additional soundtrack such as the director or actor’s commentary.
- Navigation Sound Effects : When you choose a menu navigation selection, a Navigation
Sound Effect may sound. Navigation Sound Effects are different on each Blu-ray Disc.
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NOTES
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Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or
you will hear no sound or just loud noise.
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If the HDMI device (AV receiver, TV) is not
compatible with compressed formats (Dolby
Digital, DTS), the audio signal outputs as PCM.
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Regular DVDs do not have BONUSVIEW audio
and Navigation Sound Effects.
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Some Blu-ray Discs do not have BONUSVIEW
audio and Navigation Sound Effects.
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If you play MPEG audio soundtracks, the audio
signal outputs as PCM regardless of your
Digital Output selections (PCM or Bitstream).
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If your TV is not compatible with compressed
multi-channel formats (Dolby Digital, DTS), the
player may output PCM 2ch downmixed audio
even though you selected Bitstream (either Re-
encoded or Unprocessed) in the setup menu.
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If your TV is not compatible with PCM sampling
rates over 48kHz, the player may output 48kHz
downsampled PCM audio
.
dynamic Range Control
Lets you apply dynamic range control
to Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and
Dolby TrueHD audio.
•
Auto
: Automatically controls the
dynamic range of Dolby TrueHD
audio, based on information in the
Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
Also turns dynamic range control on
for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital
Plus.
•
Off
: Leaves the dynamic range
uncompressed, letting you hear the
original sound.
•
On
: Turns dynamic range control on
for all three Dolby formats. Quieter
sounds are made louder and the
volume of loud sounds is reduced.
downmixing mode
Lets you select the multi-channel
downmix method that is compatible with
your stereo system. You can choose
to have the player downmix to normal
stereo or to surround compatible stereo.
System Settings
Initial Settings
By using the Initial Settings function, you
can set the language, etc.
For more information about the Initial
Settings function, refer to the Initial
Settings section of this user manual (See
page 9).
Quick Start
You can turn on the power quickly by
decreasing the boot time.
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NOTES
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If this function is set to
On
, Standby power
consumption will be increased.
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