Sony BDP-S350 - Manual (Page 45)

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Selects the dynamic range (compression level
of the sound) setting when playing a BD or
DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.”
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• “Audio DRC” is effective only when playing
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby
TrueHD audio signals.
• When “Dolby Digital” is set to “Dolby Digital” in
the “Audio Settings” setup (page 44), “Audio
DRC” has no effect on the audio output from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack.
However, this excludes the following cases.
– when “BD Audio Setting” is set to “Mix” when
playing a BD.
– when “Audio Output Priority” is set to “HDMI”
or “Stereo Analogue.”
Sets the downmix method of multi-channel to
two-channel sound.
b
“Downmix” has no effect on the bitstream audio
output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.
Audio DRC
Auto Performs playback at the
dynamic range specified by
the disc (BD-ROM only).
Other discs are played back
at the “Standard” level.
Standard Performs playback at a
compression level between
“TV Mode” and “Wide
Range.”
TV Mode Sounds are compressed
heavily. Low sounds are
easier to hear.
Wide Range No compression works. A
more dynamic sound is
produced.
Downmix
Dolby
Surround Outputs the Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) signals in 2
channels. Select this when
connecting an audio device
that supports Dolby
Surround (Pro Logic).
Normal Outputs audio signals
without Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) effect. Select
this when connecting an
audio device that does not
support Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic).