Settings
Audio Out
You can set the audio output when connecting to
SURROUND equipment.
1
This sets the audio output connected to
SURROUND equipment.
Item
Select this when you connect using
HDMI Output:
HDMI OUT terminal.
Digital Output:
Select this when you connect using
DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL terminal.
2ch Audio Output: Select this when you do not use
SURROUND sound equipment.
2
You can set the audio output mode for each
output terminal.
This sets the audio output mode for HDMI OUT
terminal when selecting "HDMI Output".
NOTE
•
When the secondary audio is set to "On", PCM is
automatically selected as the audio output mode.
•
Upon purchase, "Secondary Audio" is set to "On", so
"HDMI Output" is fixed to "PCM".
Item
•
Select this when connecting to
Bitstream:
HDMI equipment with a built-in
decoder for DOLBY DIGITAL, etc.
•
Setting to Bitstream will output
each audio signal by Bitstream.
•
Select this when connecting to
PCM (Surround):
multi-channel HDMI equipment.
•
Setting to PCM (Surround) will
output by LINEAR PCM by
decoding audio signals recorded in
each audio output mode such as
DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS.
This sets the audio output mode for DIGITAL
OUT OPTICAL terminal when selecting "Digital
Output".
Item
•
Select this when connecting to
Bitstream:
SURROUND equipment with
a built-in decoder for DOLBY
DIGITAL, etc.
•
Setting to Bitstream will output
each audio signal by Bitstream.
•
Select this when connecting to 2
PCM:
channel stereo audio equipment.
•
Setting to PCM will output by
converting each audio signal into
PCM 2 channel audio signal.
NOTE
•
See page 53 for information on output of next generation
audio formats.
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Dynamic Range Control
This lets you adjust the range between the loudest
and softest sounds (dynamic range) for playback
at average volume. Use this when it is hard to hear
dialog.
Item
Normal:
The same audio output range is played as the
original recorded audio output range.
Shift*:
When Dolby Digital audio is played back, the
dynamic range of the audio is adjusted so
that the dialog portion can be heard easily. (If
the audio sounds abnormal, set to "Normal".)
When you play back audio in the Dolby
Auto:
TrueHD format, the dynamic range is
automatically adjusted.
*: Lower the audio volume before setting. If you do not do so,
the speakers may emit a loud sound or excessive output may
be applied to the speakers.
Quick Start
This turns the Quick Start function on and off.
When the Quick Start function is on:
•
The startup time of the Player is reduced.
•
However, the standby power consumption when the power
is off will increase (about 7 W).
When the Quick Start function is off:
•
The player will enter the low power consumption mode
when in standby condition.
Item
Yes, No
NOTE
•
When "Quick Start" is set to "Yes", the Player requires
some time to turn off each time.
Auto Power Off
This sets the Player so that power is automatically shut
off if playback is stopped for about 10 minutes.
Item
Yes, No
Control
This sets the Player to be controlled from the Flat
Panel TV via the HDMI cable.
Item
Select this to operate this player with the
Yes:
remote control unit of a Flat Panel TV
connected by cable. This also turns on the
PQLS function.
No:
Select this when you do not want to use the
control function.
NOTE
•
For details, refer to "About control function with HDMI " on
page 26.