settings
Changing the initial settings
MP3&WMA/JPEG
The unit can play MP3/WMA and JPEG files recorded on a CDR/CD-RW disc. However, if a disc contains both MP3/WMA and JPEG files, you can only play files of the type selected in this menu item.
NOTE
With some DVD AUDIO discs, the track is prohibited from downmixing to 2-channel stereo audio. With such discs, even if you select [2-CH DOLBY SURROUND] or [2-CH STEREO], downmixing function does not work. In this case, [MULTI CH] appears on the display window for about 2 to 3 seconds.
Setting options
MP3&WMA, JPEG [MP3&WMA]: when selected, only MP3/WMA files can be played back. [JPEG]: when selected, only JPEG files can be played back.
D. RANGE CONTROL
This setting provides optimal audio quality from the analog AUDIO OUT terminals for listening to DVD VIDEO discs recorded in Dolby Digital format, at low or middle volume.
AUDIO menu
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
To connect the unit�s digital output to an external device equipped with a digital input, this item must be set correctly. See �Appendix C: Digital output signal chart� on page 50 for details about the relation between the setting and output signals.
Setting options
WIDE RANGE, NORMAL, TV MODE [WIDE RANGE]: when selected, audio is played back with the widest dynamic range so that you can enjoy powerful playback sound. [NORMAL]: normally, select this option. [TV MODE]: select if DVD VIDEO disc sound level is lower than TV program sound level. Thus you can hear sound at a lower volume clearly.
Setting options
PCM ONLY, DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM, STREAM/PCM [PCM ONLY]: select when you connect the DIGITAL OUT jack of the unit to the linear PCM digital input of other audio equipment. [DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM]: select when you connect the digital input of a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. When this option is selected, playing back a DTS-encoded disc or disc recorded by the MPEG Multichannel format outputs a linear PCM digital signal. [STREAM/PCM]: select when you connect the digital input of an amplifier with a built-in DTS, MPEG Multichannel or Dolby Digital decoder, or the stand-alone unit of such a decoder.
OUTPUT LEVEL
This setting allows you to attenuate the level of the signal output from the unit�s analog AUDIO OUT jacks.
Setting options
STANDARD, LOW � If the sound output from the speaker is distorted, select [LOW].
SPK.SETTING menu
This menu can be selected only when [ANALOG OUT] in the [AUDIO] preference display is set to [MULTI CHANNEL].
NOTE
When [STREAM/PCM] is selected, note the following points: - With some DVD VIDEO discs that are not fully copy-protected, a 20 or 24 bit digital signal may be output. - A signal recorded with the 96 kHz or higher sampling frequency is output from the DIGITAL OUT jack with the 48 kHz sampling frequency. - When playing a DVD VIDEO or Audio CD disc with DTS, use a DTS decoder to get correct signals from your speakers.
MODE
You can select the speaker configuration type according to your speaker systems.
Setting options
5.1 CH., EXPERT [5.1 CH.]: select when you connect the unit to a 5.1-channel amplifier and use the front, surround (rear), center and subwoofer speakers. [EXPERT]: select when you want to make fine tuning to match your speakers. The SIZE, DELAY, and LEVEL setting items are available.
ANALOG OUT
Changing the initial
To play back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio correctly, you must set this item properly according to your audio system. (This function does not work when the 3D PHONIC function is activated.)
SIZE
You can set the speaker sizes according to your speakers. See page 40 for how to set the speaker sizes.
Setting options
2-CH DOLBY SURROUND, 2-CH STEREO, MULTI CHANNEL [2-CH DOLBY SURROUND]: select when you enjoy multichannel surround audio by connecting the unit�s AUDIO OUT jacks to a surround decoder. [2-CH STEREO]: select when you enjoy conventional 2-channel stereo audio by connecting the unit�s AUDIO OUT jacks to a stereo amplifier/receiver or TV, or when you duplicate audio of a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround audio to your MD, cassette, etc. [MULTI CHANNEL]: select when you enjoy multichannel surround audio by connecting the unit�s 5.1-channel audio outputs to an amplifier equipped with 5.1-channel inputs.
DELAY
You can set the speaker delay time according to your speakers. See page 41 for how to set the speaker delay time.
LEVEL
You can set the speaker output level according to your speakers. See page 41 for how to set the speaker output level.
NOTE
If you connect the unit�s digital output to an external Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, and set [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] in the [AUDIO] preference display to [STREAM/PCM], the above settings are not effective. Make the speaker settings of the external decoder properly.
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