Sony 3-283-149-22(2) User Manual

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Settings for the Sound 
(AUDIO SETUP)
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound 
according to the playback and connection 
conditions.
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup 
Display. To use the display, see “Using the 
Setup Display” (page 53).
The default settings are underlined.
◆ 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 function affects the output from the 
following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
HDMI OUT jack only when “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 59).
◆ DOWNMIX (DVDs only)
Switches the method for mixing down to 2 
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 44). Th
is function 
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
HDMI OUT  jack when “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 59).
◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the 
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
HDMI OUT jack.
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio 
signals when you connect a component such 
as an audio component or MD deck with a 
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 18.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS,” and 
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting 
“DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
If you connect a component that is 
incompatible with the selected audio signal, a 
loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from 
the speakers, risking damage to your ears or 
speakers.
Notes
• The AV SYNC function (page 35) is not effective 
if you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or 
COAXIAL) jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” or 
“DTS” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “ON” 
respectively.
• The AV SYNC function (page 35) is not effective 
if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant 
device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” or “DTS” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” or 
“ON” respectively.
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.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
D-PCM
OFF
48kHz/16bit
DOLBY 
SUR-
ROUND
Normally, select this position. 
Multi-channel audio signals are 
output to 2 channels for enjoying 
surround sounds.
NORMAL
Multi-channel audio signals are 
downmixed to 2 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 analog circuit is 
minimal. If you are using the 
HDMI OUT jack, PCM sound 
will be output depending on the 
connected equipment. 
If the signal is encrypted for 
copyright protection purposes, 
the signal is only output as
48 kHz/16 bit PCM.