Sony DVP-NC800H/S Operating Instructions - Page 59

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) "AUDIO SETUP" allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Select "AUDIO SETUP" in the Setup Display. To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 54). The default settings are underlined. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: OFF 48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit ◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to "AUDIO DRC." This function affects the output from the following jacks: - LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack only when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to "D-PCM" (page 60). STANDARD Normally, select this position. TV MODE Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. WIDE RANGE Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance. ◆ DOWNMIX (DVDs only) Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see "Checking the audio signal format" (page 45). This function affects the output of the following jacks: - LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to "D-PCM" (page 60). DOLBY SURROUND NORMAL Normally, select this position. Multi-channel audio signals are output to 2 channels for enjoying surround sounds. Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to 2 channels for use with your stereo. ◆ DIGITAL OUT Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack. ON Normally, select this position. When you select "ON," see "Setting the digital output signal" for further settings. OFF The influence of the digital circuit upon the analog circuit is minimal. If you are using the HDMI OUT jack, PCM sound will be output depending on the connected equipment. If the signal is encrypted for copyright protection purposes, the signal is only output as 48 kHz/16 bit PCM. Settings and Adjustments Setting the digital output signal Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an audio component or MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see page 18. Select "DOLBY DIGITAL," "DTS," and "48kHz/96kHz PCM" after setting "DIGITAL OUT" to "ON." If you connect a component that is incompatible with the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from the speakers, risking damage to your ears or speakers. Notes • The AV SYNC function (page 36) is not effective if you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, and set "DOLBY DIGITAL" or "DTS" to "DOLBY DIGITAL" or "ON" respectively. • The AV SYNC function (page 36) is not effective if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set "DOLBY DIGITAL" or "DTS" to "DOLBY DIGITAL" or "ON" respectively. ,continued 59US