Sony DVP-NC615 Setting the digital output signal, Downmix DVD only, Dolby Digital DVD only

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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 47). 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 66).

DOLBY	Select this when the player is
SUR-	connected to an audio
ROUND	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) 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.

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,” “MPEG” and “DTS” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

Example: Asian/Oceanian models

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:	OFF
AUDIO DRC:	STANDARD
DOWNMIX:	DOLBY SURROUND
DIGITAL OUT:	ON
DOLBY DIGITAL:	D-PCM
MPEG:	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 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 66).

DOLBY	Select this when the player is
DIGITAL	connected to an audio
	component with a built-in
	Dolby Digital decoder.

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Contents CD/DVD Player Welcome For U.S./Canadian modelsFor customers in the U.S.A Precautions On transporting the player Table of Contents Enjoying Movies Using Various Additional FunctionsSettings and Adjustments Additional InformationRegion code About this ManualThis Player Can Play the Following Discs Example of discs that the player cannot playDVD-ROMs Disassembly is prohibitedCopyrights Corporation. Reverse engineering orIndex to Parts and Controls Front panelH button has a tactile dot When playing back a DVD When playing back a Video CD with Playback Control PBCFront panel display Rear panel Jack names differ depending on the modelsRemote Number 5 button has a tactile dot+ button has a tactile dot Displays Control Bar Guide to On-ScreenDisplaying the Control Bar during playback DisplayShows the same information as Display 1 during playback Displaying the Control Bar in stop modeFollowing settings can be made Shows the same information as Display 2 during playbackInserting Batteries into Remote Quick OverviewUnpacking Sensor on the playerWhen connecting to a monaural TV TV HookupsIf you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to Press a on the player to open the disc tray Playing a DiscTurn on the TV Press /1 on the player Press HConnecting the Video Cords Hooking Up the PlayerIf you are connecting to a video input jack If you are connecting to an S Video input jackHookups Connecting the Audio Cords Components to be connected Connection Your setupSelect a connection Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for soundCoaxial White Red To coaxial digital input To audio input Decoder Connecting the Power Cord Quick Setup11Press Enter Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type10Press X/x to select the type 13Press EnterAudio Connection pages 21 to No additional settings are neededEnjoying the surround sound effects Set Downmix to Dolby Surround Set Digital OUT to onTurn on your TV Press /1 When using an amplifier receiverPlaying Discs Press a on the player, and place a disc on the disc trayPanel display Additional operationsDiscs Operation Light upReplacing discs while playing a disc Exchange Locking the disc tray Child LockPlaying Discs Watching frame by frame Slow- motion playDisc Scan, Slow-motion Play Search, Freeze Frame Opposite directionResuming playback for the current disc Resume Play Player remembers the point where you stopped the discPlay/Multi-disc Resume While playing a disc, press x to stop playbackPress TOP Menu or Menu Using the DVD’s MenuPlaying Video CDs with PBC Functions PBC Playback Start playing a Video CD with PBC functionsPlaying an MP3 Audio Track Press Z and place a Data CD on the disc tray Press HAbout MP3 audio tracks Select an album using X/x and press EnterSelecting an album and track Press MenuStructure of disc contents Playback order of MP3 audio tracksFunctions Program Play Various Play ModeSelecting the disc mode One Disc or All Discs PlayPress c When playing a DVDWhen playing a Video CD or CD Select the title, chapter, or track you want to programPlaying in random order Shuffle Play To cancel or change a programWhen playing a Data CD To stop Program PlayTo return to normal play When Program Play is activatedPlaying repeatedly Repeat Play To turn off the Control BarPress C/c to select A-B When Program Play or Shuffle Play is activatedRepeating a specific portion A- B Repeat Play On repeats Program Play or Shuffle PlayPress Clear Select the number of the title Scene Search modePress Search Mode If you make a mistakePress Enter repeatedly to change the time information Checking the Playing Time and RemainingPlayback until TIME/TEXT appears Press Display repeatedly duringWhen playing a Data CD MP3 audio When playing a DVDWhen playing a Video CD without PBC functions or CD Checking the information on the front panel displayChanging the Sound Press Audio repeatedly to select the desired audio signalWhen playing a Video CD, CD, or Data CD MP3 audio Press Audio during playbackTV Virtual Surround Checking the audio signal formatAbout audio signals Press Display twice during playbackTo cancel the setting Refer to the following explanations given for each itemSelect OFF in Step Sound Adjustments Press Angle repeatedly to select the angle number Displaying the SubtitlesPress Angle during playback Press Subtitle during playbackTo turn off the subtitles Reduces the block noise Reduces the block noise more thanEnjoying Movies Picture Custom Picture Mode Adjusting the PlaybackTo cancel the BNR setting Default setting is underlinedPicture Digital Video Press C/c to select DigitalTo cancel the Digital Video Enhancer setting Locking Discs Custom Custom Parental ControlParental Control limited playback To turn off the Custom Parental Control functionTo play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Press X/x to select LEVEL, then press Enter If you have not entered a passwordPress X/x to select Player t, then press Enter To turn off the Parental Control functionArea Code Changing the passwordTo play a disc for which Parental Control is set Control Bar appearsIf you make a mistake entering your password By pressing You canControlling other TVs with the remote Code numbers of controllable TVsFor U.S./Canadian models RMT-D143A Manufacturer Code number Press X/x to select SETUP, then press Enter Using the Setup DisplayPress Display when the player is in stop mode Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed listSelect a setting using X/x, then press Enter Settings for the Display Color System Video CD only For Asian/Oceanian models onlyCustom Settings Custom Auto Power OFF For U.S./Canadian models onlySettings for the Sound Setting the digital output signal Downmix DVD onlyDolby Digital DVD only Mpeg DVD only For Asian/Oceanian models only DTS DVD onlyPicture TroubleshootingPower SoundPlayback stops automatically Following message appears when you play a Data CDDisc does not play MP3 audio track cannot be playedSelf-diagnosis Function When letters/numbers appear DisplayCharacters Action Service Number First threeGlossary Title TrackSpecifications Language Code List Code LanguageIndex Numerics