Sony DVP-NS425P - Manual (Page 58)

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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 “Checking the
audio signal format” (page 44). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM”
(page 58).
◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) 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 18.
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, damaging your ears or speakers.
◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
◆ DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
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.
DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND 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.
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.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
OFF
STANDARD
DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
OFF
DIGITAL OUT: ON
48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit
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 58).
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 without a built-in
DTS decoder.
ON Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
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.