Sony DVP-NS50P Setting the digital output signal, Downmix DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only

◆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 42). 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 63).

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 (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,” “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.

◆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 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 63).
DOLBY	Select this when the player is
DIGITAL	connected to an audio
	component with a built-in
	Dolby Digital decoder.

◆DTS

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

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.
		Settings
◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.		and
96kHz/24bit	All types of signals including	Adjustments
48kHz/16bit	The audio signals of DVD
	VIDEOs are always converted
	to 48kHz/16bit.
	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.

Note

The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT L/ R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting and keep their original sampling frequency level.

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