Sony DVP-NS999ES DVD Player User Manual


 
79
Settings and Adjustments
To set the digital output signal
The following 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 23.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,”
“DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” 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 VIDEO/DVD-
RW only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
OFF
STANDARD
AUDIO FILTER: SHARP
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
PCM
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
DTS:
D-PCM
Note
Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from
a digital jack.
D-PCM
DOLBY
DIGITAL
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 79).
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
AUDIO FILTER (except Super Audio CD)
Selects the digital filter to reduce noise
above 22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs)
of the audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs
is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).
Note
There may be little effect by changing the digital
filter depending on the disc or playback
environment.
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 or DTS format.
For details on the rear signal components,
see “Displaying the audio information of the
disc” (page 57).
This function affects the output from the
following jacks:
–AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and
“DTS” are set to “D-PCM” (page 79).
DIGITAL OUT
Select this if audio signals are to be output
via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack.
SHARP
SLOW
Provides a wide frequency range
and spatial feeling.
Provides smooth and warm
sound.
DOLBY
SURROUND
NORMAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component that conforms to
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component that does not
conform to Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic).
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continued
ON
OFF
Normally select this position. When
you select “ON,” see “To set the digital
output signal” for further settings.
The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analog circuit is minimal.