◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)
Selects the black level (setup level) for the
video signals output from the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this
when the player outputs progressive signals
(page 21).
OFF
Sets the black level of the
output signal to the standard
level. Normally select this
position.
ON
Raises the standard black level.
Use this setting when the
picture appears too dark.
◆ 4:3 OUTPUT
This setting is effective only when you set
“TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to
“16:9.”
Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio
progressive signals. If you can change the
aspect ratio on your progressive format
(480p) compatible TV, change the setting on
your TV, not the player. Note that this setting
is effective only when “PROGRESSIVE
AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” is
selected by the PROGRESSIVE button on the
front panel.
FULL
Select this when you can
change the aspect ratio on your
TV.
NORMAL
Select this when you cannot
change the aspect ratio on your
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio
signal with black bands on left
and right sides of the image.
16:9 aspect ratio TV
◆ AUDIO FILTER
Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above
22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the
audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is
48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).
SHARP
Provides a wide frequency range
and spatial feeling.
SLOW
Provides smooth and warm
sound.
Note
There may be little effect by changing the digital
filter depending on the disc or playback
environment.
◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Switches the method for mixing down to 2
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
audio signal format” (page 53). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS”
is set to “D-PCM” (page 81).
DOLBY
Normally, select this position.
SUR-
Multi-channel audio signals are
ROUND
output to 2 channels for enjoying
surround sounds.
NORMAL
Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to 2 channels for use
with your stereo.
◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack.
ON
Normally select this position. When
you select “ON,” see “Setting the
digital output signal” for further
settings.
OFF
The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analog circuit is minimal.
Note
Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from
a DIGITAL OUT jack.