47Advanced Operation• Make settings according to amplifierconnected to optical audio output asshown in above table.• When a dts decoder is not connected, toenjoy dts DVD, please select audio outputother than dts on the dts DVD menuscreen. Otherwise, there will be no soundfrom the unit speakers.*1 Audio output from unit is converted to 48kHz/16 bit in addition to audio from digitalaudio output.To enjoy high quality sound at 48 kHz/20 bit /24 bit or 96 kHz, connect theamplifier or decoder directly to the audiooutput connectors, not to the digitalaudio output connector. [Select “OFF” atthe “LPCM (DVD)”.]*2 When connecting an amplifier (with anoptical digital input connector) whichdoes not contain the Dolby Digital or dtsdecoder, be sure to select “OFF”.If “Bitstream” is selected, starting DVDplay may cause such a high level ofnoise as to be harmful to your ears anddamage the speakers.*3 When a dts decoder is connected,please select “Bitstream” in “dts”.If “OFF” is selected, there will be nosound.AUDIO OUTPUTSelect the digital output to be output from theoptical digital audio output connector of the unit.Do steps 1 and 2 on page 46. “LPCM (DVD)” selectionsOFF: Linear PCM of less than 48 kHz/16 bit is output.When playing DVDs recorded in linear PCM ofover 48 kHz/20 bit or 96 kHz, no digital audio isoutput. (Factory preset)PCM: When playing DVDs recorded in linear PCM of48 kHz/20 bit/24 bit or 96 kHz, digital audioconverted to 48 kHz/16 bit is output.(Digital output of PCM audio is restricted to48 kHz/16 bit or below for copyright protection.) “Dolby Digital” selectionsBitstream: Dolby Digital bitstream (1ch-5.1ch) isoutput. (Factory preset)OFF: No output. “dts” selectionsBitstream: dts bitstream is output. (Factory preset)OFF: No output. “DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)” selectionsOFF: Normal audio range is selected. (Factory preset)ON: For dynamic sound even at low volume, this isuseful for late-night listening. [Dolby Digital DVDsonly]. “SURROUND” selectionsSurround Sound creates the effect of sound coming fromnon-existent rear speakers even when only connected toa 2-channel stereo system.OFF: No Surround Sound effect. (Factory preset)ON: Surround Sound effect.1) Press to selectan item.2) Press SETrepeatedly for output.(See below.)1) Press to select“AUDIO OUTPUT.”2) Press SET todisplay screen.AUDIO OUTPUTSELECT :SET : SETEND : ACTIONLPCM(DVD) : OFFD o l b y D i g i t a l : B i t s t r e a md t s : OFFDRC : OFFSURROUND : OFFDVD MAIN MENUSELECT :SET : SETEND : ACTIONDISC LANGUAGESAUDIO OUTPUTST I L L MODE : F I ELDTV MODE : L e t t e r b o x1324• Turn off other surround effects whenusing this surround effect.• For optimum effect, the distance betweenthe unit and the listener should be about3 or 4 times the distance between theright and left front speakers.NotesRecommended settingLPCM(DVD)OFFPCM* 1PCM* 1PCM* 1DolbyDigitalOFFOFF*2BitstreamBitstreamdtsOFFOFF*2OFFBitstreamNo amplifier is connectedAV amplifier (with digitalaudio input connector)without Dolby Digital/dtsdecoderAV amplifier includingDolby Digital decoderAV amplifier includingDolby Digital/dts decoder * 3Type of amplifierto be connectedPress ACTION to redisplay DVD menuand go to step 2 to setup another item.Or, press ACTION three times to exit.*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the FM/TV, DVD button onthe remote and try the button again.