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Using the DVD Setup Menu

Settings for digital audio
output 

— Audio

♦

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down then playing a DVD that
conforms to “DRC”.
This setting affects the outputs of AUDIO
OUT.

On

Gives you an impression of being at a
live performance.

Off

Normally, select this position.

Display settings for the
player 

— Display

♦

Display

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected rear
monitor.

16:9

Displays the wide picture.
Select this when you connect a wide-
screen monitor or a monitor with a
wide mode function.

4:3 Letter Box

Displays a wide picture with bands
on the upper and lower positions of
the screen.
Select this when you connect a 4:3
screen monitor.

4:3 Panscan

Displays a wide picture on the entire
screen and automatically cuts off the
positions that do not fit.
Select this when you connect a 4:3
screen monitor.

Note

Depending on the DVD, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected
automatically instead of “4:3 Panscan”, and vice versa.

Tip

The default settings are underlined.

Settings for the parental
control 

— Lock

You can lock a disc, or set playback
restrictions according to a predetermined
level such as viewer age. For details on the
setup procedures, see “Locking discs” on
page 39.

Setting for the downmix
signal 

— Downmix

♦

Downmix

You can select the downmix signal for
optional audio component with a built-in
DTS or Dolby Digital decoder.
This setting affects when you connect the
optional audio component with a built-in
DTS or Dolby Digital decoder.

Surround

Select this when the unit is connected
to an audio component with a built-in
DTS or Dolby Digital decoder.

Normal

Select this when the unit is connected
to an audio component lacking a
built-in DTS or Dolby Digital
decoder.

Tip

The default setting is underlined.