Sony RDR-GXD455 Operating Instructions Manual page 82

Note
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not
compatible with DTS signals, no signal will be output,
regardless of the "DTS" setting.
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 "A Connecting to audio L/R
jacks" on page 25. This function affects the output
of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack when "Dolby
Digital" is set to "D-PCM" (page 81).
Dolby Normally select this
Surround 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.
To enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital, turn
off the surround settings of this recorder (page
102).
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 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack only when
"Dolby Digital" is set to "D-PCM" (page 81).
Standard Normally select this
position.
TV Mode Makes low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
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Wide Gives you the feeling of
Range
being at a live performance.
Audio (HDMI) (DVD VIDEOs only)
Select the output method from the HDMI OUT
jack.
Auto Normally, select this.
Outputs audio signals
according to the "Dolby
Digital" setting.
PCM
Converts Dolby Digital to
PCM.
Note
Dolby Digital signals on digital broadcasts will be
converted to PCM signals.
Scan Audio (DVDs only)
On Outputs audio signals during
FF1 fast-forward of a DVD
disc with Dolby Digital
soundtracks.
Off No sound is output during
FF1 fast-forward.
Note
Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.
Surround
Turns on the surround function to create virtual
rear speakers from a stereo TV or two front
speakers (page 25).
Off
No surround effect.
Surround1 Creates one set of virtual
surround speakers.
Surround2
Creates two sets of virtual
surround speakers.
Surround3
Creates three sets of virtual
surround speakers.
Notes
• When the playback signal does not contain a signal for
the surround speakers, the surround effects will be
difficult to hear.
• When you select one of the surround modes, turn off
the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier
(receiver).