Sony DVP-NC800H Settings for the Sound, Setting the digital output signal, Downmix DVDs only

Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)

“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 54).

The default settings are underlined.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO DRC:		STANDARD
DOWNMIX:	DOLBY SURROUND
DIGITAL OUT:		ON
DOLBY DIGITAL:		D-PCM
DTS:		OFF
48kHz/96kHz PCM:		48kHz/16bit

◆AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “AUDIO DRC.”

This function affects the output from the following jacks:

– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks

– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 60).

STANDARD	Normally, select this position.
TV MODE	Makes low sounds clear even if
	you turn the volume down.
WIDE	Gives you the feeling of being
RANGE	at a live performance.

◆DOWNMIX (DVDs 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 45). This function affects the output of the following jacks:

–LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks

–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 60).

DOLBY	Normally, select this position.
SUR-	Multi-channel audio signals are
ROUND	output to 2 channels for enjoying
	surround sounds.
NORMAL	Multi-channel audio signals are
	downmixed to 2 channels for use
	with your stereo.

◆DIGITAL OUT

Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT 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. If you are using the
	HDMI OUT jack, PCM sound	Settings
	will be output depending on the
	connected equipment.
	If the signal is encrypted for	and
	copyright protection purposes,
	the signal is only output as	Adjustments
	48 kHz/16 bit PCM.
Setting the digital output signal

Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an audio component or MD deck with a digital input jack.

For connection details, see page 18. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

If you connect a component that is incompatible with the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from the speakers, risking damage to your ears or speakers.

Notes

•The AV SYNC function (page 36) is not effective if you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “ON” respectively.

•The AV SYNC function (page 36) is not effective if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “ON” respectively.

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