Owner's Manual

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Advanced Settings (continued)
AUDIO
Dynamic Range Control
On
Karaoke Vocal
Off
Extended Audio Feature
Off
Audio Out Select
Bitstream
AUDIO Settings
Audio Out Select
DVD
VCD CD
This function allows you to select the outputs and format for audio
playback. Always select the setting that best matches your
amplifier’s capabilities and input connectors. The “Bitstream” and
“PCM” options refer to the DV-C601’s digital outputs. See also
“Other Audio Playback Options” on page 12.
Bitstream: Select this option if your amplifier is equipped with
a digital input (optical or coaxial) and a Dolby
Digital, DTS, MPEG1, or MPEG2 decoder. The DV-
C601 outputs digital audio information in the
Bitstream format when you play back a DVD video
with Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1, or MPEG2
encoding.
Analog 2Ch: Select this option if the DV-C601 is connected to the
audio inputs of your TV set, or an analog input pair
of your external amplifier. Note that even this analog
connection may allow you to take advantage of the
amplifier’s Dolby Pro Logic processor.
PCM: Select this option if the DV-C601 is connected to a
digital input of your amplifier and if you would like
the sound to be played back in stereo (e.g. for audio
CDs). If you select “PCM”, the audio data of DVD
videos with Dolby Digital, MPEG1, or MPEG2
encoding is automatically converted to 2-channel
PCM, so that you lose the surround information. See
also the table on page 29.
Dynamic Range Control
DVD
Dynamic Range Control allows you to “compress” the dynamic
range of a DVD’s sound track, so that you can lower the volume
without losing extremely soft signals. This is especially useful when
you are watching a movie late at night.
Off: The full dynamic range is maintained.
On: Low-level signals are slightly boosted so as to remain
audible at a low volume setting.
Notes:
• This function is only available during playback of Dolby Digital-
encoded DVD videos.
• The degree of dynamic range reduction may differ depending on
the DVD video.
Karaoke Vocal
DVD
DVD Karaoke discs sometimes also contain a vocal track you
probably don’t need for Karaoke applications. That is why the
DV-C601 allows you to switch the lead vocal off.
Off: The lead vocal track is muted.
On: If available on the selected DVD Karaoke disc, the lead
vocal track is output.
Notes:
• The Karaoke Vocal feature is only available during playback of
Dolby Digital-encoded (multi-channel) DVD Karaoke discs.
• For optimum Karaoke enjoyment, be sure to use appropriate
audio equipment, such as an external amplifier.
Extended Audio Feature
DVD
Some DVD videos contain a special track that describes the on-
screen actions for visually impaired persons. Your DV-C601 is set to
automatically output this track if available. If this is not necessary,
switch this function off.
Off: The Extended Audio Feature track is muted.
On: The Extended Audio Feature is active.