Sony RDR-GX7 - Manual (Page 78)

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Audio Settings
Audio Settings
The Audio Setup allows you to set the sound according to the
playback and connection conditions.
Select “Audio” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see
“Using the Setup Displays” (page 74).
The default settings are underlined.
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 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks
– LINE 1-TV jack
– LINE 3/DECODER jack
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 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks
– LINE 1-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when
“Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 78).
– LINE 3/DECODER jack
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 audio signal format” (page 45).
This function affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks
– LINE 1-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack when “Dolby
Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 78).
– LINE 3/DECODER jack
Digital Out
Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks.
◆Setting 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) or MD deck with a digital input jack.
For connection details, see “Connecting the Audio Cords” in the
separate booklet, “Hookups and Settings.”
Select “Dolby Digital,” “MPEG,” and “DTS” 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.
Dolby Digital (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
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.
Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Options
Easy Setup
Audio ATT :
Audio DRC :
Downmix :
Digital Out :
Dolby Digital
MPEG :
DTS :
Off
Standard
Dolby Surround
On
D-PCM
PCM
Off
SETUP
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 “Setting the digital output signal” for
further settings.
Off The influence of the digital circuit upon the
analogue circuit is minimal.
D-PCM Select this when the recorder is connected to an
audio component lacking a built-in Dolby
Digital decoder. You can select whether the
signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)
or not by making adjustments to the
“Downmix” item in Audio Setup (page 78).
Dolby
Digital Select this when the recorder is connected to an
audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Options
Easy Setup
Audio ATT :
Audio DRC :
Downmix :
Digital Out :
Dolby Digital
MPEG :
DTS :
Off
Standard
Dolby Surround
On
D-PCM
PCM
Off
SETUP