Sony rdr-gx3 User Manual
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Audio Settings
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Audio Settings
The Audio Setup allows you to set the sound according to the
playback and connection conditions.
playback and connection conditions.
Select “Audio” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see
“Using the Setup Displays” (page 77).
The default settings are underlined.
“Using the Setup Displays” (page 77).
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
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)
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 (COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital”
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 (COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital”
is set to “D-PCM” (page 83).
– 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 59).
This function affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks
– LINE 1-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when “Dolby Digital” is set
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 59).
This function affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks
– LINE 1-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when “Dolby Digital” is set
to “D-PCM” (page 83).
– LINE 3/DECODER jack
Digital Out
Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL) jack.
(COAXIAL) jack.
• To set 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,” “MPEG,” and “DTS” after setting
“Digital Out” to “On.”
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,” “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.
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.
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
◆MPEG (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
On
Select this if the playback sound from
the speakers is distorted.
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.
turn the volume down.
Wide Range
Gives you the feeling of being at a live
performance.
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.
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.
downmixed to two channels for use
with your stereo.
On
Normally select this position. When you select
“On,” see “To set digital output signal” for further
settings.
“On,” see “To set digital output signal” for further
settings.
Off
The influence of the digital circuit upon the
analogue circuit is minimal.
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 83).
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 83).
Dolby
Digital
Digital
Select this when the recorder is connected to an
audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
PCM
Select this when the recorder is connected to an
audio component without a built-in MPEG
decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks,
the recorder outputs stereo signals via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.
audio component without a built-in MPEG
decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks,
the recorder outputs stereo signals via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.
MPEG
Select this when the recorder is connected to an
audio component with a built-in MPEG
decoder.
audio component with a built-in MPEG
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
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