Audio att (attenuation), Audio drc (dynamic range control) (dvds only), Downmix (dvds only) – Sony RDR-HX900 User Manual
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Audio ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to 
“On.” The recorder reduces the audio output level.
This function affects the output of the following 
jacks:
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks
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 (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack 
only when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM.”
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 “Checking the Play Information 
and Playing Time” (page 41). This function 
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack 
when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM.”
Digital Out
Selects if audio signals are output via the 
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks.
◆To set the digital output signal
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 “Connecting the Audio 
Cords” (page 19).
Select “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” after setting 
“Digital Out” to “On.”
On
Select this when the 
playback sound from the 
speakers is distorted.
Off
Normally select this 
position.
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. When you select 
“On,” see “To set the digital 
output signal” for further 
settings.
Off
The influence of the digital 
circuit upon the analog 
circuit is minimal.
Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Options
Easy Setup
Auto Stereo :
Tuner Audio :
Audio ATT :
Audio DRC :
Downmix :
Digital Out :
Dolby Digital :
DTS :
On
Main
Off
Standard
Dolby Surround
On
D-PCM
Off
SETUP