Sony RDR-HX715 - Manual (Page 94)

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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 affects the output from the
following jacks:
– LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1/2 jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
HDMI OUT jack only when “Dolby Digital” is
set to “D-PCM” (page 94).
Downmix (DVDs only)
Switches the method for mixing down to two
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 “4. Displaying the Playing Time
and Play Information” on page 36. This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1/2 jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
HDMI OUT jack when “Dolby Digital” is set to
“D-PCM” (page 94).
Audio Connection
The following setup items switch the method of
outputting audio signals when you connect a
component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see “Step 4: Connecting
the Audio Cords” on page 20.
Select “Dolby Digital,” “DTS,” “48kHz/96kHz
PCM,” and “Audio(HDMI)” after setting “Digital
Out” to “On.”
If you connect a component that does not accept
the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no
sound) will come out from the speakers, and may
affect your ears or cause speaker damage.
1
Select “Audio Connection” in “Audio,” and
press ENTER.
2
Select “Digital Out,” and press ENTER.
3
Select “On,” and press ENTER.
4
Set the digital output signal.
• Dolby Digital (HDD/DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
b
Note
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not
compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL signals, the “D-
PCM” signals will be automatically output even when
you select “Dolby Digital.”
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.
Dolby
Surround Normally select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to two channels for
enjoying surround sounds.
Normal Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to two channels for
use with your stereo.
On Normally select this position.
Off The influence of the digital
circuit upon the analog circuit
is minimal.
D-PCM Select this when the recorder is
connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder. The surround effects of
output signals are determined by
the “Downmix” setting item in
“Audio” setup.
Dolby
Digital Select this when the recorder is
connected to an audio component
with a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
Audio - Audio Connection
Digital Out : On
DTS :
Dolby Digital :
Off
D-PCM
48kHz/96kHz PCM : 48kHz/16bit
Audio(HDMI) : Auto