Hitachi DV-DS81E - Manual (Page 23)

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Hookup and Settings
Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle
• [Original]Refers to the original language in which the
disc was recorded.
• [Other] To select another language, press number
buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding
4-digit number according to the language code list in
the reference chapter (see page 66). If you enter the
wrong language code, press CLEAR.
• [Off](for Disc Subtitle) : Turn off Subtitle.
Audio Settings
Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options.
Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type
of audio system you use.
Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG
• [Bitstream]: Select “Bitstream” if you connect the
recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier
or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or
MPEG decoder.
• [PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when con-
nected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifier.
DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will be
automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM
audio.
• [Off] (for DTS): If you select “Off”, the DTS signal is
not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.
Note:
If the audio format of the digital output does not match
the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will pro-
duce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
Sampling Frequency
If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling
96 kHz signals, select [48 kHz]. When this choice is
made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz
signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.
If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling
96 kHz signals, select [96 kHz]. When this choice is
made, this unit will pass each type of signal through
without any further processing.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s
soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presen-
tation possible, thanks to digital audio technology.
However, you may wish to compress the dynamic
range of the audio output (the difference between the
loudest sounds and the quietest ones). Then, you may
listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clari-
ty of sound. Set DRC to [ON] for this effect.
Vocal
Set Vocal to [ON] only when a multi-channel karaoke
DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc will
mix into normal stereo sound.