Sony 9000es with DAC annoying lock/unlock

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Thanks but if you can't find anything it's not critical. At first I thought I would use the 9000 as transport but now I've decided I like my old other transport (a Proceed) for 2-channel and keep the 9000 just for DVD viewing. I like the downmixing suggestion too.

Mine does the exact same thing. For DVD playback, I use the 5.1 downmix to 2 channel feature which sends a 48/16 signal to the DAC. Redbook CD playback sends a 44.1/16 signal, and of course no SACD digital is output, period. Since I have no SACD collection, I do not use the analog audio outputs at all. I will research the large owners manual tonight and get back to you. I agree, this is somewhat annoying.

I used a 9000es like that for a while and I don't recall what the button is called, but you can press a button on the unit when there is no disc playing(i.e. it can NOT be done on the fly). The button is really small and hard to press but it will keep the unit locked in what ever output configuration you like. Wish I could be more help, but just remember you still have a 5 year waranty with it so you sould be fine- sony is known for there reliabilty. BTW I couldn't figure out how to operate that function from the remote, that unit does so much stuff- you could read the instruction manual over and over and find new bells and whistles every time!