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Settings for the Sound
(AUDIO SETUP)
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 55).
The default settings are underlined.
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AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVDs only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.”
This function affects the output from the
following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set
to “D-PCM” (page 61).
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DOWNMIX (DVDs only)
Switches the method for mixing down to 2
channels when you play a DVD which has
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the
rear signal components, see “Checking the
audio signal format” (page 44). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
“D-PCM” (page 61).
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DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT
jack.
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect a component such
as an audio component or MD deck with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 18.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,”
“DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
If you connect a component that is
incompatible with the selected audio signal, a
loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from
the speakers, risking damage to your ears or
speakers.
Notes
• The AV SYNC function (page 35) is not effective
if you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack,
and set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “DTS”
to “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “ON”
respectively.
• The AV SYNC function (page 35) is not effective
if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant
device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set “DOLBY
DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “DTS” to “DOLBY
DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “ON” respectively.
STANDARD
Normally, select this position.
TV MODE
Makes low sounds clear even if
you turn the volume down.
WIDE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being
at a live performance.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
D-PCM
PCM
DTS:
OFF
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND
Normally, select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to 2 channels for enjoying
surround sounds.
NORMAL
Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to 2 channels for use
with your stereo.
ON
Normally, select this position. When
you select “ON,” see “Setting the
digital output signal” for further
settings.
OFF
The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analogue circuit is minimal.
If you are using the HDMI OUT jack,
PCM sound will be output depending
on the connected equipment. If the
signal is encrypted for copyright
protection purposes, the signal is only
output as 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.
