Recommended Audio Format Options. Oppo BDP-103EU, BDP-103D, BDP-103

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Recommended Audio Format Options

Depending on your specific audio/video connection method, the audio format options of the BDP-103 may need to be adjusted to match your configuration. Refer to the video and audio connection methods described previously in this guide and the following audio setup guidelines.

Audio Connection Directly to TV

If the player is connected directly to the TV through HDMI (as described on page 13) or through DVI and analog L/R audio cables (as described on page 15), it is recommended that you use the following audio format options: o

Secondary Audio:

o

HDMI Audio:

o

SACD Output:

o

HDCD Decoding:

o

Coaxial/Optical Output:

On

LPCM

PCM

On

(any – not in use)

Multi-Channel Digital Audio to Receiver through HDMI

If the player is connected to an A/V receiver or processor with HDMI inputs (as described on page 11), you can send all current audio formats to your receiver in pure digital form. To get the best possible audio via HDMI, you may need to set the following options on the player’s

Audio Format

setup menu: x

If your receiver supports HDMI v1.3 with decoding capability for high resolution lossless audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, please use the following audio format options: o

Secondary Audio:

o

HDMI Audio:

o

SACD Output:

o

HDCD Decoding:

o

Coaxial/Optical Output:

Off

(or On if you need secondary audio)

Bitstream

PCM

(or DSD if the receiver supports DSD over HDMI)

On

(or Off if the receiver can decode HDCD)

(any – not in use) x

If your receiver supports HDMI v1.1/1.2 Multi-Channel PCM audio, but not high resolution lossless audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, please use the following audio format options: o

Secondary Audio:

o

HDMI Audio:

o

SACD Output:

o

HDCD Decoding:

o

Coaxial/Optical Output:

Off

(or On if you need secondary audio)

LPCM

PCM

(or DSD if the receiver supports DSD over HDMI)

On

(or Off if the receiver can decode HDCD)

(any – not in use)

Multi-Channel Analog Audio to Receiver

If the player is connected to an A/V receiver through the 7.1ch or 5.1ch analog audio jacks using 8 or 6 RCA cables (as described on page 16), you can play all supported audio formats and listen to them with your A/V receiver and surround sound systems. The following audio format setup options are recommended: o

Secondary Audio:

o

HDMI Audio:

o

SACD Output:

Off

Off

(or On if you need secondary audio)

PCM

or

DSD

(depending on your listening preference)

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HDCD Decoding:

o

Coaxial/Optical Output:

On

(any – not in use)

Also set the

Speaker Configuration

in the

Audio Processing

menu: x

Set

Down Mix

to

7.1Ch

or

5.1Ch

.

x

Set the speaker size and subwoofer according to your actual audio hardware. (see page 69) x Enable or select the multi-channel analog inputs on your receiver

Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio to Receiver

If the player is connected to an A/V receiver with Coaxial/Optical inputs (as described on page 17), and the A/V receiver supports Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, the following audio format setup options are recommended: o

Secondary Audio:

o

HDMI Audio:

o

SACD Output:

o

HDCD Decoding:

o

Coaxial/Optical Output:

Off

Off

(or On if you need secondary audio)

(any – SACD is not available through optical/coaxial output)

On

(or Off if the receiver can decode HDCD)

Bitstream

Stereo Analog Audio to Receiver

If you primarily listen to stereo content or if your receiver only offers stereo audio connections, please use the analog RCA-style cables to connect the FL (Front Left) and FR (Front Right) terminals of the player to your receiver (as described on page 16). The following audio format options are recommended: o

Secondary Audio:

o

HDMI Audio:

o

SACD Output:

o

HDCD Decoding:

o

Coaxial/Optical Output:

Off

Off

PCM

On

(or On if you need secondary audio) or

DSD

(depending on your listening preference)

(any – setting to 192k LPCM may help to get the best analog audio quality)

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