Sony DVP-NC655PS Operating Instructions - Page 73

Setting the digital output signal, DOWNMIX DVD only, DIGITAL OUT, DOLBY DIGITAL DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

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◆ DOWNMIX (DVD 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 "Displaying the audio information of the disc" (page 51). This function affects the output of the following jacks: - LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks - DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to "D-PCM" (page 73). DOLBY SURROUND Select this when the player is connected to an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). NORMAL Select this when the player is connected to an audio component that does not conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). ◆ DIGITAL OUT Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. ON OFF Normally select this position. When you select "ON," see "Setting the digital output signal" for further settings. 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 a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see page 20. 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 If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. ◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the "DOWNMIX" item in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 73). DOLBY DIGITAL Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. Settings and Adjustments ◆ DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signal. OFF ON Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in DTS decoder. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder. c continued 73

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Settings and Adjustments
DOWNMIX (DVD 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 “Displaying the
audio information of the disc” (page 51). This
function affects the output of the following
jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
“D-PCM” (page 73).
DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack.
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect a component such
as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 20.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
If you connect a component that does not
conform to the selected audio signal, a loud
noise (or no sound) will come out from the
speakers, affecting your ears or causing the
speakers to be damaged.
DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
DTS (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signal.
DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component that conforms to
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).
NORMAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component that does not
conform to Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic).
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.
D-PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You can
select whether the signals
conform to Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) or not by making
adjustments to the
“DOWNMIX” item in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 73).
DOLBY
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
OFF
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
DTS decoder.
ON
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
OFF
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
OFF
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