Sony BDP BX2 Operating Instructions - Page 46

Audio DRC, Downmix, Standard, TV Mode, Wide Range, Dolby, Surround, Normal

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Audio DRC Selects the dynamic range (compression level of the sound) setting when playing a BD or DVD that conforms to "Audio DRC." Auto Standard TV Mode Wide Range Performs playback at the dynamic range specified by the disc (BD-ROM only). Other discs are played back at the "Standard" level. Performs playback at a compression level between "TV Mode" and "Wide Range." Sounds are compressed heavily. Low sounds are easier to hear. No compression works. A more dynamic sound is produced. b • "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 45), "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 Analog." Downmix Sets the downmix method of multi-channel to two-channel sound. Dolby Surround Normal Outputs the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) signals in 2 channels. Select this when connecting an audio device that supports Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). Outputs audio signals without Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) effect. Select this when connecting an audio device that does not support Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). b "Downmix" has no effect on the bitstream audio output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack. 46

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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.”
b
“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 45), “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 Analog.”
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).