Settings > BD / DVD Settings
BD / DVD Settings
Set the play method of Blu-ray Discs (BDs) or DVDs.
BD Menu Language
Set the menu language for BDs.
BD Audio Language
Set the audio language for BDs.
BD Subtitle Language
Set the subtitle language for BDs.
DVD Menu Language
Set the menu language for DVDs.
DVD Audio Language
Set the audio language for DVDs.
DVD Subtitle Language
Set the subtitle language for DVDs.
Cinema Conversion
Set the image conversion method when playing video recorded at 480i or 576i resolution. Some video discs contain video material (TV shows or animation) while other video discs contain film material (movies). Set the method according to the type of video to be played. In most cases, set to [Automatic].
| Automatic | Set to detect the difference between video material and film material and to select the best conversion mode for each material. |
|---|---|
| Video | Always set to use video conversion mode. |
DVD Wide Display
Set the size of the on-screen image for DVDs. This setting is active only when the TV type is set to [4:3] under 
(Settings) > 
(Display Settings) > [Video Output Settings].
| Pan and Scan | Set to display the image to fill the TV screen by cutting off portions at the top and bottom or left and right sides of the image. |
|---|---|
| Letterbox | Set to display the image in its original proportions with black margins at the top and bottom of the image. |
BD Audio Output Format (HDMI)
Select this format when playing a BD containing audio recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. This setting is used when an audio output device is connected to the system via an HDMI cable.
| Bitstream | Set to output audio with the original digital signal prioritized. |
|---|---|
| Linear PCM | Set to output audio by converting the digital signal to Linear PCM format. |
Hint
If [Bitstream] is selected, some portions of the audio content may not be output.
BD Audio Output Format (Optical Digital)
Select this format when playing a BD containing audio recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. This setting is used when an audio output device is connected to the system via a digital output cable.
| Bitstream | Set to output audio with the original digital signal prioritized. |
|---|---|
| Linear PCM | Set to output audio by converting the digital signal to Linear PCM format. |
Hint
If [Bitstream] is selected, some portions of the audio content may not be output.
