Sony HT-6800DP Operating Instructions (DVP-NC675P CD/DVD Player) - Page 69

◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW 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 47). This function affects the output of the following jacks: - LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack - DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to "D-PCM" (page 69). 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 (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", "DTS" and "48kHz/96kHz PCM" 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 48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit 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, damaging your ears or speakers. ◆ 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 69). DOLBY DIGITAL Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. ◆ 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. ◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only) Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal. 48kHz/16bit The audio signals of DVD VIDEOs are always converted to 48kHz/16bit. 96kHz/24bit All types of signals including 96kHz/24bit are output in their original format. However, if the signal is encrypted for copyright protection purposes, the signal is only output as 48kHz/16bit. Settings and Adjustments Note The analog audio signals from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting and keep their original sampling frequency level. 69