Audio Video Settings
HDMI Video Out
This sets the resolution of the video output for the
HDMI terminal of this player.
Normally set to "Auto" (factory preset value).
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Auto*, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p
NOTE
• When the BD player is connected to a 1080p
24 Hz compatible TV and the "HDMI Video Out"
is set to "Auto", 1080p 24 Hz will automatically
be displayed when compatible discs are played
back.
Secondary Audio
This toggles the clicking sound on the menu and
audio with secondary video in picture in picture
mode for BD-Video.
• Select "Off" when enjoying the high quality
sounds of BD-Video.
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On*, Off
Audio Out
You can set the audio output when connecting to
SURROUND equipment.
1. This sets the audio output connected to
SURROUND equipment.
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HDMI Output*: Select this when you
connect using HDMI OUT terminal.
Digital Output: Select this when you
connect using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
(OPTICAL).
2. You can set the audio output mode for each
output terminal.
A This sets the audio output mode for HDMI
OUT terminal when selecting "HDMI Output".
NOTE
• When the secondary audio is set to "On", PCM is
automatically selected as the audio output mode.
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Bitstream:
• Select this when connecting to HDMI
equipment with a built-in decoder for
DOLBY DIGITAL, etc.
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• Setting to Bitstream will output each audio
signal by Bitstream.
PCM (Surround):
• Select this when connecting to multi-
channel HDMI equipment.
• Setting to PCM (Surround) will output by
LINEAR PCM by decoding audio signals
recorded in each audio output mode such
as DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS.
B This sets the audio output mode for DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL terminal) when
selecting "Digital Output".
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Bitstream:
• Select this when connecting to
SURROUND equipment with a built-in
decoder for DOLBY DIGITAL, etc.
• Setting to Bitstream will output each audio
signal by Bitstream.
PCM:
• Select this when connecting to 2 channel
stereo audio equipment.
• Setting to PCM will output by converting
each audio signal into PCM 2 channel
audio signal.
NOTE
• See page 51 for information on output of audio
formats.
Dynamic Range Control
This lets you adjust the range between the loudest
and softest sounds (dynamic range) for playback
at average volume. Use this when it is hard to hear
dialogue.
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Normal: The same audio output range is
played as the original recorded audio output
range.
Shift: When Dolby Digital audio is played
back, the dynamic range of the audio is
adjusted so that the dialogue portion can be
heard easily. (If the audio sounds abnormal,
set to "Normal".)
Auto*: When you play back audio in the
Dolby TrueHD format, the dynamic range is
automatically adjusted.
* Lower the audio volume before setting. If you do not do so,
the speakers may emit a loud sound or excessive output may
be applied to the speakers.