Sony DVP NS725P Operating Instructions - Page 63

◆ 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 45). This function affects the output of the following jacks: - LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to "D-PCM" (page 63). DOLBY SURROUND Normally, select this position. Multi-channel audio signals are output to two channels for enjoying surround sounds NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to two channels for use with your stereo. ◆ DIGITAL OUT Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) 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. noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, damaging your ears or speakers. ◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without 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 63). DOLBY DIGITAL Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. ◆ DTS (DVD only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. OFF ON Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder. 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 19. 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 Settings and Adjustments If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud 63