◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
Custom Settings
mode only)
(CUSTOM
Selects the picture in pause mode.
SETUP)
AUTO
Use this to set up playback related and other
settings.
FRAME
Select "CUSTOM SETUP" in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see "Using the
Setup Display" (page 63).
The default settings are underlined.
◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)
CUSTOM SETUP
Gives the sound track which contains the
AUTO POWER OFF:
OFF
highest number of channels priority when you
AUTO PLAY:
OFF
DIMMER:
BRIGHT
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio
PAUSE MODE:
AUTO
TRACK SELECTION:
OFF
formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
ON
format) are recorded.
AUTO
AUDIO (HDMI):
OFF
AUTO
◆ AUTO POWER OFF
Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or
off.
Notes
OFF
Switches this function off.
• When you set the item to "AUTO," the language
may change. The "TRACK SELECTION" setting
ON
The player enters standby mode
has higher priority than the "AUDIO" settings in
when left in stop mode for more
"LANGUAGE SETUP" (page 64).
than 30 minutes.
• If you set "DTS" to "OFF" (page 70), the DTS
sound track is not played even if you set "TRACK
◆ AUTO PLAY
SELECTION" to "AUTO."
• If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks
Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This
have the same number of channels, the player
function is useful when the player is
selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound
connected to a timer (not supplied).
tracks in this order.
OFF
Switches this function off.
◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
ON
Automatically starts playback
when the player is turned on by
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or
a timer (not supplied).
off. Resume playback can be stored in
memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEOs/
◆ DIMMER
VIDEO CDs (page 29).
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
ON
BRIGHT
Makes the lighting bright.
OFF
DARK
Makes the lighting dark.
AUTO
Makes the lighting dark if you
DARK
do not operate the player or
remote for a short while.
Note
If you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume settings
stored in memory may return to the default settings.
◆ AUDIO FILTER
◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above
Selects if audio signals are output via the
22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is
HDMI OUT jack.
48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).
ON
SHARP
Provides a wide frequency range
and spatial feeling.
SLOW
Provides smooth and warm
OFF
sound.
Note
There may be little effect by changing the digital
filter depending on the disc or playback
environment.
◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode
only)
Switches the method for mixing down to 2
channels when you play a DVD which has
Setting the digital output signal
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the
Switches the method of outputting audio
rear signal components, see "Checking the
signals when you connect a component such
audio signal format" (page 44). This function
as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a
affects the output of the following jacks:
digital input jack.
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
For connection details, see page 22.
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
Select "DOLBY DIGITAL," "DTS," and
HDMI OUT jack when "DOLBY
"48kHz/96kHz PCM" after setting
DIGITAL" is set to "D-PCM" (page 70).
"DIGITAL OUT" to "ON."
If you connect a component that is
DOLBY
Normally, select this position.
SUR-
incompatible with the selected audio signal, a
Multi-channel audio signals are
ROUND
output to 2 channels for enjoying
loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from
surround sounds.
the speakers, risking damage to your ears or
speakers.
NORMAL
Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to 2 channels for use
with your stereo.
Notes
• The AV SYNC function (page 51) 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 51) 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.
The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is
output with no jitter. Normally
select this position.
The picture, including subjects
that do not move dynamically,
is output in high resolution.
No priority given.
Priority given.
Stores the resume setting in
memory for up to 6 discs.
Does not store the resume
setting in memory. Playback
restarts at the resume point only
for the current disc in the player.
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Normally select this position.
When you select "ON," see
"Setting the digital output signal"
for further settings.
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.
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◆ AUDIO (HDMI)
Selects the type of audio signal output from
the HDMI OUT jack.
AUTO
Normally, select this. Outputs
audio signals according to the
"DIGITAL OUT" settings
(page 69).
PCM
Converts Dolby Digital, or
96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to
48 kHz/16 bit PCM.
Note
A loud noise (or no sound) will be output if you
connect the player to a TV that is not compatible
with DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS signals and "AUTO"
is selected. In this case, select "PCM."
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◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
mode only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
D-PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without 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 69).
DOLBY
Select this when the player is
DIGITAL
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
Note
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
not compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL signals, the
"D-PCM" signals will be automatically output even
when you select "DOLBY DIGITAL."
◆ DTS
Select the type of DTS audio signals.
OFF
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
ON
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
Note
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
not compatible with DTS signals, the "OFF" signals
will be automatically output even when you select
"ON."
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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 63).
The default settings are underlined.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
OFF
AUDIO DRC:
STANDARD
AUDIO FILTER:
SHARP
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
DIGITAL OUT:
ON
DOLBY DIGITAL:
D-PCM
DTS:
OFF
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
◆ AUDIO ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this
item to "ON." The player reduces the audio
output level.
This function affects the output of the LINE
OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.
OFF
Normally, select this position.
ON
Select this when the playback sound
from the speakers is distorted.
◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode 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 70).
STANDARD Normally select this position.
TV MODE
Makes low sounds clear even if
you turn the volume down.
WIDE
Gives you the feeling of being
RANGE
at a live performance.
◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
48kHz/16bit The audio signals of DVD
VIDEOs are always converted
to 48kHz/16bit.
96kHz/24bit All types of signals including
96kHz/24bit are output in their
original format. However, if the
signal is encrypted for
copyright protection purposes,
the signal is only output as
48kHz/16bit.
Notes
• The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT
L/R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this
setting and keep their original sampling frequency
level.
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
not compatible with 96 kHz/24 bit signals,
48 kHz/16 bit PCM will be automatically output
even when you select "96kHz/24bit."