Operating Instructions
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... to Parts and Controls 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display 14 Hookups 17 Hooking Up the Player 17 Step 1: Unpacking 17 Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote 17 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords 18 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords 22 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 25 Step ... 28 Playing Discs 28 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume 30 Using the DVD's Menu 31 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW/DVD-R 31 Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD 32 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback 33...
... to Parts and Controls 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display 14 Hookups 17 Hooking Up the Player 17 Step 1: Unpacking 17 Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote 17 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords 18 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords 22 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 25 Step ... 28 Playing Discs 28 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume 30 Using the DVD's Menu 31 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW/DVD-R 31 Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD 32 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback 33...
Operating Instructions
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... registered trademarks of Super Audio CDs. - playing a disc that contains multiple audio signal channels. - This DVD player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. no disc is inserted. Index to a HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input. no disc is inserted. E Disc tray (28) F A (open...
... registered trademarks of Super Audio CDs. - playing a disc that contains multiple audio signal channels. - This DVD player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. no disc is inserted. Index to a HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input. no disc is inserted. E Disc tray (28) F A (open...
Operating Instructions
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... to LINE OUT (VIDEO) COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER L R-AUDIO-L VIDEO DIGITAL OUT HDMI OUT R WOOFER 5.1CH OUTPUT LINE OUT Y PB PR S VIDEO CONTROL S OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IN to HDMI OUT CD/DVD player (green) (blue) (red) HDMI cord (not supplied) to CONTROL S IN (page 20) C IN TV, projector or...equipped with a compatible TV, projector or monitor, you must use pattern D. In order to view progressive signal 480p (525p) pictures with HDMI input. Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector or AV amplifier (receiver).
... to LINE OUT (VIDEO) COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER L R-AUDIO-L VIDEO DIGITAL OUT HDMI OUT R WOOFER 5.1CH OUTPUT LINE OUT Y PB PR S VIDEO CONTROL S OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IN to HDMI OUT CD/DVD player (green) (blue) (red) HDMI cord (not supplied) to CONTROL S IN (page 20) C IN TV, projector or...equipped with a compatible TV, projector or monitor, you must use pattern D. In order to view progressive signal 480p (525p) pictures with HDMI input. Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector or AV amplifier (receiver).
Operating Instructions
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... PROGRESSIVE button on PC displays). The DVI jack will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that Super Audio CD sound is 525. ,continued 19 You will enjoy high quality images. Note that ... you are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on the front panel to the yellow (video) jack. D If you are connecting to an HDMI/DVI input jack Use a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied) to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the component...
... PROGRESSIVE button on PC displays). The DVI jack will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that Super Audio CD sound is 525. ,continued 19 You will enjoy high quality images. Note that ... you are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on the front panel to the yellow (video) jack. D If you are connecting to an HDMI/DVI input jack Use a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied) to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the component...
Operating Instructions
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...no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above condition. Some DVD software contains both video and film. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the player outputs progressive signals. the TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks... and the conversion method DVD software can select the signal format in the normal (interlace) format. • When using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel, you are watching. In order for video-based software. Normally select this setting while the HDMI indicator is derived from ...
...no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above condition. Some DVD software contains both video and film. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the player outputs progressive signals. the TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks... and the conversion method DVD software can select the signal format in the normal (interlace) format. • When using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel, you are watching. In order for video-based software. Normally select this setting while the HDMI indicator is derived from ...
Operating Instructions
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...5.1CH OUTPUT LINE OUT Y PB PR S VIDEO CONTROL S OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IN CD/DVD player B-2 COAXIAL OPTICAL to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/ HDMI OUT to 5.1CH OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT HDMI OUT Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting B-1 FRONT REAR CENTER L ...R WOOFER 5.1CH OUTPUT Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) HDMI cord (not supplied) or or or Stereo audio cord (not supplied) Monaural audio cord (not supplied) to coaxial or optical/ HDMI digital input [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with a ...
...5.1CH OUTPUT LINE OUT Y PB PR S VIDEO CONTROL S OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IN CD/DVD player B-2 COAXIAL OPTICAL to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/ HDMI OUT to 5.1CH OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT HDMI OUT Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting B-1 FRONT REAR CENTER L ...R WOOFER 5.1CH OUTPUT Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) HDMI cord (not supplied) or or or Stereo audio cord (not supplied) Monaural audio cord (not supplied) to coaxial or optical/ HDMI digital input [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with a ...
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... Connecting to audio L/R input jacks This connection will use your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using B-2 . B-2 : Connecting to use this player. Coaxial cord Optical cord HDMI cord • Surround effect Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch) ,continued 23 Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord.../HDMI cord (not supplied). If you can enjoy 5.1 ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, DTS or Super Audio CD Multi ...
... Connecting to audio L/R input jacks This connection will use your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using B-2 . B-2 : Connecting to use this player. Coaxial cord Optical cord HDMI cord • Surround effect Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch) ,continued 23 Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord.../HDMI cord (not supplied). If you can enjoy 5.1 ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, DTS or Super Audio CD Multi ...
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...(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/ HDMI OUT jack. • The surround sound effects of this player cannot be used with this connection. • When you connect the player to an AV amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will need...: - No's. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord). 24 Place the subwoofer between the left and right front speakers...performance. - U.S. *1 Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Connect the player to the TV with the HDMI cord. -
...(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/ HDMI OUT jack. • The surround sound effects of this player cannot be used with this connection. • When you connect the player to an AV amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will need...: - No's. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord). 24 Place the subwoofer between the left and right front speakers...performance. - U.S. *1 Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Connect the player to the TV with the HDMI cord. -
Operating Instructions
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...8226; 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 70) ◆ If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using a digital coaxial or optical/HDMI cord, select "YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT." 26 Setup Display for selecting the type of the TV to an amplifier (receiver)? If you did not connect... Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of jack used to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 HDMI RESOLUTION: 16:9 YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 PAN SCAN BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: ...
...8226; 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 70) ◆ If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using a digital coaxial or optical/HDMI cord, select "YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT." 26 Setup Display for selecting the type of the TV to an amplifier (receiver)? If you did not connect... Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of jack used to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 HDMI RESOLUTION: 16:9 YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 PAN SCAN BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: ...
Operating Instructions
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... To enjoy the clarity of the video output by switching it in stop mode for more You can have the player turn off automatically whenever you use the HDMI connection. Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may appear on the disc tray. Notes • Discs created on your disc. To...
... To enjoy the clarity of the video output by switching it in stop mode for more You can have the player turn off automatically whenever you use the HDMI connection. Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may appear on the disc tray. Notes • Discs created on your disc. To...
Operating Instructions
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... from both the right and left channel, you connected to an AV amplifier (receiver) using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/ HDMI OUT jack and want to switch between the sound tracks, set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to select the desired audio signal. ◆ When playing...DIGITAL 3/2.1 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to "D-PCM" in "AUDIO SETUP." ,continued 45 Sound Adjustments When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select "2:STEREO," "2:1/L," or "2:2/R." • You cannot change the audio format. When 4 digits...
... from both the right and left channel, you connected to an AV amplifier (receiver) using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/ HDMI OUT jack and want to switch between the sound tracks, set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to select the desired audio signal. ◆ When playing...DIGITAL 3/2.1 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to "D-PCM" in "AUDIO SETUP." ,continued 45 Sound Adjustments When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select "2:STEREO," "2:1/L," or "2:2/R." • You cannot change the audio format. When 4 digits...
Operating Instructions
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...2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by Sony to output the signal from the sound of virtual rear speakers from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack, the surround effect will only be heard when "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "... R: right) without using just a stereo TV. Sound Adjustments To cancel the setting Select "OFF" in speakers on a stereo TV. Furthermore, if the player is useful when you use using actual rear speakers (shown below ). L R TV Sub woofer ◆TVS DYNAMIC Creates one set of the front speakers (L,...
...2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by Sony to output the signal from the sound of virtual rear speakers from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack, the surround effect will only be heard when "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "... R: right) without using just a stereo TV. Sound Adjustments To cancel the setting Select "OFF" in speakers on a stereo TV. Furthermore, if the player is useful when you use using actual rear speakers (shown below ). L R TV Sub woofer ◆TVS DYNAMIC Creates one set of the front speakers (L,...
Operating Instructions
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... does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, you cannot hear the TVS effect. • When you select one of the TVS modes, the player does not output the sound of center speaker. • Make sure that your listening position is between and at approximately a 30° angle of virtual... than the listener from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings. • If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack and set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "DOLBY DIGITAL," and "DTS" to "REAR" or "SIDE" setting of actual rear speakers. This mode creates ...
... does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, you cannot hear the TVS effect. • When you select one of the TVS modes, the player does not output the sound of center speaker. • Make sure that your listening position is between and at approximately a 30° angle of virtual... than the listener from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings. • If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack and set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "DOLBY DIGITAL," and "DTS" to "REAR" or "SIDE" setting of actual rear speakers. This mode creates ...
Operating Instructions
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... press C/c, the delay is not effective if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set "DOLBY DIGITAL" or "DTS" in step 4. The selected setting takes effect. STOP DVD VIDEO 0 ms SET To reset the "AV SYNC" setting Press CLEAR in AUDIO SETUP to "DOLBY DIGITAL...
... press C/c, the delay is not effective if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set "DOLBY DIGITAL" or "DTS" in step 4. The selected setting takes effect. STOP DVD VIDEO 0 ms SET To reset the "AV SYNC" setting Press CLEAR in AUDIO SETUP to "DOLBY DIGITAL...
Operating Instructions
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...YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): YCBCR SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL 1 Press DISPLAY when the player is selected. Note Playback settings stored in stop mode. The options for "SETUP" appear. ( 47 ) STOP DVD VIDEO QUICK...The Setup Display appears. The options for the selected item appear. Example: "TV TYPE" SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 HDMI RESOLUTION: 16:9 YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 PAN SCAN BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3...
...YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): YCBCR SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL 1 Press DISPLAY when the player is selected. Note Playback settings stored in stop mode. The options for "SETUP" appear. ( 47 ) STOP DVD VIDEO QUICK...The Setup Display appears. The options for the selected item appear. Example: "TV TYPE" SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 HDMI RESOLUTION: 16:9 YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 PAN SCAN BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3...
Operating Instructions
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... the "SETUP" settings 1 Select "RESET" in the disc is selected. ◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the recorded languages will be automatically selected. Settings and Adjustments ...YES" using the number buttons. Do not press [/1 while resetting the player, which takes a few seconds to select a setting, then press ENTER. Example: "4:3 PAN SCAN" ...Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): YCBCR SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT...
... the "SETUP" settings 1 Select "RESET" in the disc is selected. ◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the recorded languages will be automatically selected. Settings and Adjustments ...YES" using the number buttons. Do not press [/1 while resetting the player, which takes a few seconds to select a setting, then press ENTER. Example: "4:3 PAN SCAN" ...Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): YCBCR SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT...
Operating Instructions
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...suitable for the TV. ◆ YCBCR/RGB (HDMI) Selects the type of the screen. 4:3 PAN SCAN Select this . 1920×1080i Sends 1920×1080i video signals. 1280×720p Sends 1280×...TV. AUTO Normally, select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with bands on the DVD, "4:3 LETTER BOX" may be connected. Select "SCREEN SETUP" in the Setup Display. To use the ... will be automatically output even when you select AUTO (default), the player outputs video signals of video signals output from HDMI OUT jack. If the picture is not clear, natural or to equipment...
...suitable for the TV. ◆ YCBCR/RGB (HDMI) Selects the type of the screen. 4:3 PAN SCAN Select this . 1920×1080i Sends 1920×1080i video signals. 1280×720p Sends 1280×...TV. AUTO Normally, select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with bands on the DVD, "4:3 LETTER BOX" may be connected. Select "SCREEN SETUP" in the Setup Display. To use the ... will be automatically output even when you select AUTO (default), the player outputs video signals of video signals output from HDMI OUT jack. If the picture is not clear, natural or to equipment...
Operating Instructions
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...Select this setting is in stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play a Super Audio CD, CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) for HDMI connection or progressive signals output from the jacks other than 15 minutes. ON Turns on your TV. The screen saver will help prevent...level. JACKET PICTURE The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is blue. GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the player appears. Adjust this when you cannot change the aspect ratio on the screen saver. ◆ SCREEN SAVER The screen saver image appears when you ...
...Select this setting is in stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play a Super Audio CD, CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) for HDMI connection or progressive signals output from the jacks other than 15 minutes. ON Turns on your TV. The screen saver will help prevent...level. JACKET PICTURE The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is blue. GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the player appears. Adjust this when you cannot change the aspect ratio on the screen saver. ◆ SCREEN SAVER The screen saver image appears when you ...
Operating Instructions
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CUSTOM SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DISPLAY: PAUSE MODE: PLAYBACK MEMORY: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUDIO (HDMI): OFF OFF BRIGHT AUTO ON OFF ON AUTO ◆ AUTO POWER OFF Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off the lighting. OFF ON ... given. DARK Makes the lighting dark. The following settings are underlined. The default settings are stored in memory when you play a DVD VIDEO on the player lights up. ◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Selects the picture in memory. The FL OFF indicator on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or...
CUSTOM SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DISPLAY: PAUSE MODE: PLAYBACK MEMORY: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUDIO (HDMI): OFF OFF BRIGHT AUTO ON OFF ON AUTO ◆ AUTO POWER OFF Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off the lighting. OFF ON ... given. DARK Makes the lighting dark. The following settings are underlined. The default settings are stored in memory when you play a DVD VIDEO on the player lights up. ◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Selects the picture in memory. The FL OFF indicator on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or...
Operating Instructions
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...may change. To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 68). Settings and Adjustments ◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is distorted, set the sound according to 40 different... distorted. AUTO PCM Normally, select this case, select "PCM." In this . Select "AUDIO SETUP" in memory. The player reduces the audio output level. DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack only when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is selected. STANDARD Normally select this position. TV MODE Makes low sounds clear even...
...may change. To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 68). Settings and Adjustments ◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is distorted, set the sound according to 40 different... distorted. AUTO PCM Normally, select this case, select "PCM." In this . Select "AUDIO SETUP" in memory. The player reduces the audio output level. DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack only when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is selected. STANDARD Normally select this position. TV MODE Makes low sounds clear even...