Sony RDR-GX7 User Manual

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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) jack.
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
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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 Setu(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
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