Sony RDR-GXD500 - Manual (Page 85)

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Settings
and Adjustments
RDR-GXD500
2-188-393-11(1)
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
– LINE 3 jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack
only when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM”
(page 85).
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 Play Information
and Playing Time” (page 35). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks
– LINE 1-TV jack
– LINE 3 jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack
when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM”
(page 85).
Digital Out
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks.
◆To set 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) with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see “Connecting the Audio
Cords” (page 17).
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.
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.
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 “To set 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 Setup (page 85).
Dolby
Digital Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
Settings
DTV Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Password
Options
Easy Setup
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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