Sony DVP-F21 Operating Instructions - Page 72

Setting the digital output signal, AUDIO DRC Dynamic Range, Control DVD only, DOWNMIX DVD only

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xAUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that has the "AUDIO DRC" function. This affects the output from the following jacks: - AUDIO OUT L/R jacks - DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack only when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to "DPCM" in "DIGITAL OUT" (page 73). STANDARD Normally, select this position. TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. It is especially recommended when you listen to the sound using the speakers of the TV. WIDE RANGE Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance. When you use high quality speakers, it is even more effective. xDOWNMIX (DVD only) Switches the mixing down methods when you play a DVD on which rear signal components such as "Rear (L)," "Rear (R)," or "Rear (Monaural)" are recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see "Changing the Sound" (page 51). This function affects the output of the following jacks: - AUDIO OUT L/R jacks - DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to "D-PCM" in "DIGITAL OUT" (page 73). DOLBY Select this when the player is SURROUND connected to an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). The output signals which reproduce the Dolby Surround effect are downmixed to 2 channels. NORMAL Select this when the player is connected to an audio component that does not conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). All of the output signals are downmixed to 2 channels without the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) effect. xDIGITAL OUT Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack. ON OFF Normally, select this position. When you select "ON," set "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "DTS." For details on setting these items, see "Setting the digital output signal." The player does not output the audio signals via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack. The influence of the digital circuit upon the analog circuit is minimal. Setting the digital output signal Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect the following component using an optical digital cord via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack. - Amplifier (receiver) with digital input jack - Amplifier (receiver) with a built-in DTS or DOLBY DIGITAL decoder - MD or DAT deck For connection details, see page 24. Select "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "DTS" after setting "DIGITAL OUT" to "ON." AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: OFF 72

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AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range
Control) (DVD only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that has
the “AUDIO DRC” function. This affects the
output from the following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack only
when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-
PCM” in “DIGITAL OUT” (page 73).
x
DOWNMIX (DVD only)
Switches the mixing down methods when
you play a DVD on which rear signal
components such as “Rear (L),” “Rear (R),”
or “Rear (Monaural)” are recorded in Dolby
Digital format. For details on the rear signal
components, see “Changing the Sound”
(page 51). This function affects the output of
the following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack when
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” in
“DIGITAL OUT” (page 73).
x
DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect the following
component using an optical digital cord via
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
–Amplifier (receiver) with digital input jack
–Amplifier (receiver) with a built-in DTS or
DOLBY DIGITAL decoder
– MD or DAT deck
For connection details, see page 24.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
STANDARD
Normally, select this position.
TV MODE
Makes the low sounds clear even
if you turn the volume down. It
is especially recommended
when you listen to the sound
using the speakers of the TV.
WIDE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being at
a live performance. When you
use high quality speakers, it is
even more effective.
DOLBY
SURROUND
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component that conforms to
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).
The output signals which
reproduce the Dolby Surround
effect are downmixed to 2
channels.
NORMAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component that does not
conform to Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic). All of the output signals
are downmixed to 2 channels
without the Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) effect.
ON
Normally, select this position. When
you select “ON,” set “DOLBY
DIGITAL” and “DTS.” For details on
setting these items, see “Setting the
digital output signal.”
OFF
The player does not output the audio
signals via the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL) jack. The influence of the
digital circuit upon the analog circuit is
minimal.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
OFF
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
OFF