Shaw HDDSR 600 User Manual page 47

User Settings includes Audio Language [English, French]; On Screen Language [English,
French]; Clock Format [AM/PM, 24 Hour]; Clock on During Standby [Enable, Disable]; Caller ID
[Enable, Disable]; Display [Bright, Dim]; and Descriptive Video [On; Off].
Descriptive Video provides ongoing narrative descriptions of what is happening during the video
portion of a television broadcast for the visually impaired. Not all programs contain descriptive
video, but those that do are indicated with the
While watching a channel which has additional audio tracks available, you can temporarily
override your Audio Language and Descriptive Video settings by pressing SOURCE on the remote
control and selecting a new audio track. Channels with additional audio tracks appear with the
symbol on the Info Banner.
Audio Settings allows you to optimize the quality of sound that your HD receiver outputs. The
following settings may be available.
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AUDIO CONNECTIONS: These settings change the Audio Dynamic Range Control, which
adjust the difference between loud and quiet sounds. If you are connected directly to
your TV for sound, "TV (Heavy)" is usually best. If connected to a home theatre system,
either "HiFi (Light)" or "No Compression" may be preferred.
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ANALOG AUDIO: These settings control the Red and White stereo audio outputs.
"Surround" is usually optimal.
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HDMI AUDIO: These settings control the audio signal sent through the HDMI cable. "Pass
Through" will not perform any conversion. Note that some TVs will not produce any audio
in this mode. "PCM" converts all audio to the PCM format, which is compatible with
nearly all TVs. If "Auto" is selected, the receiver will query your TV as to its preferred
audio mode and adjust accordingly.
• DIGITAL AUDIO: These settings control the audio signal sent through the digital Optical
cable. "Dolby Digital" will not perform any conversion and will provide Dolby Digital 5.1
sound on indicated programs when connected to a compatible home theatre system.
"PCM" will convert the audio the PCM format.
If you are connected via HDMI directly to your TV, you may have to
select "PCM" in order to get sound.
1. USER SETTINGS
symbol in the Guide.
2. AUDIO SETTINGS
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