Sony RDR-GX3 - Manual (Page 84)

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Audio Settings
Digital Out
Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT
(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.”
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.
◆MPEG (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
◆DTS (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
Note
When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack to listen to MPEG
audio signals and set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in Audio Setup, no sound will
come from your speakers if you select one of the TVS modes.
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 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 83).
Dolby
Digital Select this when the recorder is connected to an
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.
MPEG Select this when the recorder is connected to an
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
On Select this when the recorder is connected to an
audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.
Off Select this when the recorder is connected to an
audio component without a built-in DTS
decoder.