Sony RDR-GX7 - Manual (Page 96)

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Audio Settings
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” (page 96).
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 58).
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” (page 96).
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) or MD deck 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.”
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.
◆DTS (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
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
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 96).
Dolby
Digital Select this when the recorder is connected to an
audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
On Select this when the recorder is connected to an
audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.
Off Select this when the recorder is connected to an
audio component without a built-in DTS
decoder.