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18 SYSTEM SETUP
System Setup
Audio Settings
The Audio Setting Submenu contains the fol-
lowing settings. Follow the explanations in the
Upper Menu Line on the bottom of your screen
to change the settings. In case the audio settings
have been changed, they will take effect after
the next time the player goes through STOP
mode.
lowing settings. Follow the explanations in the
Upper Menu Line on the bottom of your screen
to change the settings. In case the audio settings
have been changed, they will take effect after
the next time the player goes through STOP
mode.
Preferred Audio Language: Defines your
preferred audio language. Every time a disc is
played that contains this audio language, it will
be activated automatically. If you do not find
your preferred language in the list of options,
you can select your preferred language by typing
a 4-digit code found in the code list on page 20.
preferred audio language. Every time a disc is
played that contains this audio language, it will
be activated automatically. If you do not find
your preferred language in the list of options,
you can select your preferred language by typing
a 4-digit code found in the code list on page 20.
Digital Output: If your system includes 5.1
digital audio surround decoding (Dolby Digital
and/or DTS), select ORIGINAL as the digital out-
put. In that case all audio signals will be output
with their original format. If your system only
includes stereo and/or Dolby Pro Logic, select
PCM. Then all audio signals will be output in
PCM format only (DTS will output no signal).
digital audio surround decoding (Dolby Digital
and/or DTS), select ORIGINAL as the digital out-
put. In that case all audio signals will be output
with their original format. If your system only
includes stereo and/or Dolby Pro Logic, select
PCM. Then all audio signals will be output in
PCM format only (DTS will output no signal).
PCM Limit: The DVD 31 is compatible with
both 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling, but some
early A/V receivers and surround processors are
not. If your A/V receiver or surround processor is
NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select
the 48 kHz option. If your A/V receiver or
surround processor IS capable of handling
96 kHz signals, select the 96 kHz option to
achieve the greatest audio fidelity available. If
NONE is selected, the complete signal will be
passed through to your A/V Receiver or surround
processor.
both 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling, but some
early A/V receivers and surround processors are
not. If your A/V receiver or surround processor is
NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select
the 48 kHz option. If your A/V receiver or
surround processor IS capable of handling
96 kHz signals, select the 96 kHz option to
achieve the greatest audio fidelity available. If
NONE is selected, the complete signal will be
passed through to your A/V Receiver or surround
processor.
Dynamic Range: This setting enables analog
recordings to be played back with full dialogue
intelligibility while reducing peak levels. This
smooth level compression prevents abrupt loud
transitions from disturbing others without reduc-
ing the impact of the digital source perceptibly.
Compression of digital recordings can be set on
most AV Receivers.
recordings to be played back with full dialogue
intelligibility while reducing peak levels. This
smooth level compression prevents abrupt loud
transitions from disturbing others without reduc-
ing the impact of the digital source perceptibly.
Compression of digital recordings can be set on
most AV Receivers.
Audio Adjustments: This setting enables you
to either change or bypass the settings for
Speaker Type, Delay and Output Level. In case
your AV receiver features a Full Base
Management System for the 6-channel direct
input, we advise to set the audio adjustment of
the DVD player to BYPASS.
to either change or bypass the settings for
Speaker Type, Delay and Output Level. In case
your AV receiver features a Full Base
Management System for the 6-channel direct
input, we advise to set the audio adjustment of
the DVD player to BYPASS.
Delay Unit: Sets the unit of measurement for
the loudspeaker delay to meters or feet.
the loudspeaker delay to meters or feet.
Audio Adjustment
The Audio Adjustment Submenu contains access
to the Speaker Setup, Delay and Output Level
settings. Follow the explanations in the Upper
Menu Line on the bottom of your screen to
change the settings.
to the Speaker Setup, Delay and Output Level
settings. Follow the explanations in the Upper
Menu Line on the bottom of your screen to
change the settings.
Speaker Setup
This setting tells the DVD player which type of
speakers are in use and what crossover frequen-
cy will be used for a subwoofer. This is important
as it adjusts the settings that determine which
speakers receive low-frequency (bass) informa-
tion. For each of these settings use the
LARGE
This setting tells the DVD player which type of
speakers are in use and what crossover frequen-
cy will be used for a subwoofer. This is important
as it adjusts the settings that determine which
speakers receive low-frequency (bass) informa-
tion. For each of these settings use the
LARGE
setting if the speakers for a particular
position are traditional full-range loudspeakers
that are capable of reproducing sounds below
100Hz. Use the SMALL setting for smaller,
frequency-limited satellite speakers that do not
reproduce sounds below 100Hz. Note that when
“small” Frontspeakers are used, a subwoofer is
required to reproduce low-frequency sounds.
Remember that the “large” and “small” descrip-
tions do not refer to the actual physical size of
the speakers, but to their ability to reproduce
low-frequency sounds. If you are in doubt as to
which category describes your speakers, consult
the specifications in the speakers’ owner’s man-
ual, or ask your dealer.
that are capable of reproducing sounds below
100Hz. Use the SMALL setting for smaller,
frequency-limited satellite speakers that do not
reproduce sounds below 100Hz. Note that when
“small” Frontspeakers are used, a subwoofer is
required to reproduce low-frequency sounds.
Remember that the “large” and “small” descrip-
tions do not refer to the actual physical size of
the speakers, but to their ability to reproduce
low-frequency sounds. If you are in doubt as to
which category describes your speakers, consult
the specifications in the speakers’ owner’s man-
ual, or ask your dealer.
Note: Certain DVD-Audio multichannel discs do
not allow downmixing of surround- and/or
centersignals to the front left and right speakers
once the center and or surround speakers are set
to NONE. In that case the 2.0 stereo DVD-Audio
tracks should be chosen (if available on the
disc), rather than the multichannel version. This
is not a defect of the player.
not allow downmixing of surround- and/or
centersignals to the front left and right speakers
once the center and or surround speakers are set
to NONE. In that case the 2.0 stereo DVD-Audio
tracks should be chosen (if available on the
disc), rather than the multichannel version. This
is not a defect of the player.
At the subwoofer setting, you can select the fre-
quency under which bass information is directed
to the Subwoofer Output and above which
the remaining signal is directed to all other
speakers. When making these selections, choose
the crossover frequency that is closest to the
lower frequency limit of your "SMALL" speakers.
This figure is normally printed in the owner’s
manual or data sheet for the speakers; or
consult the speaker’s manufacturer.
quency under which bass information is directed
to the Subwoofer Output and above which
the remaining signal is directed to all other
speakers. When making these selections, choose
the crossover frequency that is closest to the
lower frequency limit of your "SMALL" speakers.
This figure is normally printed in the owner’s
manual or data sheet for the speakers; or
consult the speaker’s manufacturer.
When any of the speakers has been set to
SMALL, a wide range of crossover frequencies
between 60 Hz and 240 Hz are available. The
recommended crossover choices are 80 Hz,
100 Hz or 120 Hz to match the typical crossover
points of the smaller speakers used in satellite
speaker systems. Choose the option that is
closest to your speakers’ design.
SMALL, a wide range of crossover frequencies
between 60 Hz and 240 Hz are available. The
recommended crossover choices are 80 Hz,
100 Hz or 120 Hz to match the typical crossover
points of the smaller speakers used in satellite
speaker systems. Choose the option that is
closest to your speakers’ design.
Delay
Due the different distances between the
listening position for the front channel speakers
and the surround speakers, the amount of time it
takes for sound to reach your ears from the front
or surround speakers is different. You may
compensate for this difference through the use
of the delay settings to adjust the timing for the
specific speaker placement and acoustic con-
ditions in your listening room or home theater.
Measure the distance from the listening position
to each of the individual loudspeakers. Once
done, select per loudspeaker the distance that is
closest to the one measured.
Due the different distances between the
listening position for the front channel speakers
and the surround speakers, the amount of time it
takes for sound to reach your ears from the front
or surround speakers is different. You may
compensate for this difference through the use
of the delay settings to adjust the timing for the
specific speaker placement and acoustic con-
ditions in your listening room or home theater.
Measure the distance from the listening position
to each of the individual loudspeakers. Once
done, select per loudspeaker the distance that is
closest to the one measured.
Output level adjustment
Output level adjustment is a key part of the
configuration process for any surround sound
product. It is particularly important for DVD-
Audio, as correct outputs will ensure that you
hear sound tracks with the proper directionality
and intensity.
Output level adjustment is a key part of the
configuration process for any surround sound
product. It is particularly important for DVD-
Audio, as correct outputs will ensure that you
hear sound tracks with the proper directionality
and intensity.
NOTE: Listeners are often confused about the
operation of the surround channels. While some
assume that sound should always be coming
from each speaker, most of the time there will
be little or no sound in the surround channels.
This is because they are only used when a
movie director or sound mixer specifically places
sound there to create ambiance, a special effect
or to continue action from the front of the room
to the rear. When the output levels are properly
set it is normal for surround speakers to
operate only occasionally. Artificially increasing
the volume to the rear speakers may destroy
the illusion of an enveloping sound field that
duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie
theater or concert hall.
operation of the surround channels. While some
assume that sound should always be coming
from each speaker, most of the time there will
be little or no sound in the surround channels.
This is because they are only used when a
movie director or sound mixer specifically places
sound there to create ambiance, a special effect
or to continue action from the front of the room
to the rear. When the output levels are properly
set it is normal for surround speakers to
operate only occasionally. Artificially increasing
the volume to the rear speakers may destroy
the illusion of an enveloping sound field that
duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie
theater or concert hall.
The default settings of the DVD player is 0 dB for
all channels. In case you feel adjustments are
necessary in your setup, we advise you to copy
the settings currently in use with 5.1 surround
modes (for instance Dolby Prol Logic II) of your
AV receiver to the DVD player.
all channels. In case you feel adjustments are
necessary in your setup, we advise you to copy
the settings currently in use with 5.1 surround
modes (for instance Dolby Prol Logic II) of your
AV receiver to the DVD player.
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