Sony 3-283-146-11(2) - Manual (Page 53)

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Settings
and Adjustments
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 49).
The default settings are underlined.
◆ 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 (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack only
when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-
PCM” (page 54).
◆ 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 39). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM”
(page 54).
◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.
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 (page 54).
OFF The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analogue circuit is minimal.
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