Sony DVP-NC80V operating instructions Surround Mode Settings, Checking the audio signal format

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Checking the audio signal format

You can check the audio signal format by pressing AUDIO repeatedly during playback. The format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below.

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

	LFE (Low
Rear (L/R)	Frequency Effect)

Surround Mode Settings

You can enjoy surround sounds while playing discs including Dolby Digital and DTS DVDs, even if you have only 2 or 4 speakers. Select the surround mode that best suits your speaker setup.

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1

		L	C R
Front (L/R)
			LFE
+ Center
		LS	RS

Currently playing program format

Example:

Dolby Digital 3 ch

Front (L/R)		Rear (Monaural)


	2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1

		L	R
		S

Currently playing program format

About audio signals

Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate speaker.

•Front (L)

•Front (R)

•Center

•Rear (L)

•Rear (R)

•Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s monaural rear audio signals.

•LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal

SUR

1 Press SUR during playback.

The following display appears.

TVS DYNAMIC THEATER

2 Press SUR repeatedly to select

one of the surround modes.

See the explanations given for each item in the following section.

◆For 2 speaker setups

•TVS DYNAMIC THEATER

•TVS DYNAMIC

•TVS WIDE

•TVS NIGHT

•TVS STANDARD

◆For 4 to 6 speaker setups

(If you select “NONE” in the setting of “REAR” in “SPEAKER SETUP” (page 71), you cannot select these modes.)

•NORMAL SURROUND

•ENHANCED SURROUND

•VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

•VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

•VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION

Sound Adjustments

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Contents CD/DVD Player For customers in the U.S.A Owner’s Record Use InstallationAntennas Outdoor antenna grounding ServiceImportant Notice PrecautionsTable of Contents Settings and Adjustments Using Various Additional FunctionsAbout This Manual Enjoying MP3 Audio and Jpeg ImagesExample of discs that the player cannot play This Player Can Play the Following DiscsRegion code Format of discsMusic discs encoded with copyright protection technologies CopyrightsIndex to Parts and Controls Front panelRear panel When playing back a DVD Video or DVD-VR mode disc When playing back a Video CD with Playback Control PBCFront panel display Number 5 button has a tactile dot Remote+ button has a tactile dot H button has a tactile dotControl Menu display Guide to the Control Menu DisplayTo turn off the display Press Display repeatedlyList of Control Menu items Date Mode MP3, JpegDisplays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera IntervalHooking Up the Player UnpackingInserting Batteries Into the Remote Hookups Connecting the Video CordsIf you are connecting to a video input jack If you are connecting to an S Video input jackWhen connecting to a wide screen TV Using the Progressive button About DVD software types and the conversion methodProgressive Video m Output Connecting the Audio CordsConnecting to a digital audio input jack Connecting to audio L/R input jacksMonaural audio cord Surround effect Dolby Digital 5.1ch, DTS 5.1chHints Quick Setup Connecting the Power Cord10Press X/x to select the type Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type11Press Enter 13Press Enter15Press Enter 16Press X/x to select the size of the rear speakers17Press Enter Press a on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray Playing DiscsPress H Turn on your TV Press /1Playback quickly or slowly with sound Additional operationsDuring playback, press Fast Play or Slow PlayLocking the disc tray Child Lock Replacing discs while playing a disc ExchangeResume Point Where YouWhile playing a disc, press x to stop playback Resume appears on the front panel displayPress Enter Press Display when the player is in stop mode Using the DVD’s MenuPress X/x to select a setting Press TOP Menu or MenuPress SA-CD MULTI/2CH when the player is in stop mode Press SA-CD/CD when the player is in stop modePress SA-CD MULTI/2CH repeatedly to select the item Following display appearsPress the number buttons to select the item number you want Start playing a Video CD with PBC functionsTo return to the menu Menu for your selection appearsCreating your own program Program Play Various Play ModeFunctions Program Play PlayWhen playing a Video CD, Super Audio CD or CD To change or cancel a programPlaying in random order Shuffle Play Press H to start Program PlayPress Shuffle repeatedly to select the item to be shuffled Press Shuffle during playbackPress Repeat during playback Press Repeat repeatedly to select the item to be repeatedRepeating a specific portion A- B Repeat Play When Program Play or Shuffle Play is activatedPress Display during playback Press X/x to select A-B REPEAT, then press EnterDisc Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame Locating a point quickly byPlaying a disc in fast forward or Fast reverse ScanPress Search Mode Press Search Mode repeatedly to select a search methodWatching frame by frame Slow-motion Play When playing a Video CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode discWhen playing a Super Audio CD/CD When playing a Data CD/DATA DVDSearching by Scene To return to normal play during settingPress Picture Navi during playback Press Picture Navi repeatedly to select an itemChecking the Playing Time and Remaining When playing a Data CD/DATA DVD MP3 audio When playing a DVD Video or DVD-VR mode discChecking the play information of the disc Checking the information on the front panel displayHints When playing a Video CD, CD or Data CD/DATA DVD MP3 audio Press Audio repeatedly to select the desired audio signalWhen playing a Super VCD Changing the SoundChecking the audio signal format Surround Mode SettingsPress SUR during playback Press SUR repeatedly to select One of the surround modesTo cancel the setting For 2 speaker setupsSelect OFF in step Front speaker left Front speaker right Virtual speakerNormal Surround For 4 to 6 speaker setupsVirtual Multi Dimension Displaying the Subtitles Changing the AnglesPress Angle during playback Press Angle repeatedly to select an angle numberPress X/x to select the setting you want Adjusting the PlaybackPicture Custom Picture Mode Press Display twice during playbackSharpening the Pictures Adjusting the picture items in MemorySound AV Sync Press c repeatedly to adjust the delayPress Display during playback Press X/x to select AV SYNC, then press EnterData CDs/DATA DVDs that the player can play Structure of disc contentsAbout playback order of albums, tracks, and files MP3 audio track or Jpeg image file that the player can playPlaying MP3 Audio Tracks or Jpeg Image Files Selecting an MP3 audio track Selecting an albumSelecting a Jpeg image file Press X/x to select Mode MP3, JPEG, and press Enter Viewing a slide show with sound Mode MP3, JpegPress Menu Press X/x to select an album Press HSetting the pace for a slide show Interval Press X/x to select a settingSelecting the slides’ appearance Effect Locking Discs Custom Press Display while the player is in stop modeCustom Parental Control Insert the disc you want to lockParental Control limited playback When you have already registered a passwordTo turn off the Custom Parental Control function To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is setSelect the level you want using X/x, then press Enter Press X/x to select LEVEL, then press EnterTo play a disc for which Parental Control is set If you make a mistake entering your password Changing the passwordControlling TVs with the remote Press C before you press Enter and input the correct numberUsing Various Additional Functions Code numbers of controllable TVsManufacturer Code number VOL +/- buttons control the AV amplifier’s volume Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVDSlide the TV/DVD switch to TV Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers receiversPress X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list Using the Setup DisplayPress X/x to select SETUP, then press Enter Press X/x to select an item, then press EnterPress X/x to select a setting, then press Enter Settings and Adjustments Settings for the DisplayTV Type Screen SaverAuto Power OFF Custom Settings CustomOutput Auto PlayPause Mode DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only Settings for the SoundTrack Selection DVD Video only MULTI-DISC Resume DVD VIDEO/ Video CD onlyAudio Filter Setting the digital output signalDigital OUT DTSTo return to the default setting 48kHz/96kHz PCM DVD Video onlySize Distance Level Front Adjusting the speaker volume and levelLevel Rear Test TonePower TroubleshootingPicture SoundOperation Subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off Language for the sound track cannot be changedAngles cannot be changed Player does not operate properlySelf-diagnosis Function GlossaryDisplay DVD+RW DVD-RWFile page 53 Film based software, Video based softwareCD layer HD layer TitleSpecifications Parental Control Area Code List Language Code ListCode Language For details, seeNumerics IndexTrack Track Selection 69 Track Viewer 40 Troubleshooting TitleUsable discs Video based software 78 Video CD 7 Zoom 27