Sony DVP-NC685V DVD Player User Manual


 
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Settings and Adjustments
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 70).
The default settings are underlined.
AUDIO ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this
item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio
output level.
This function affects the output of the
following jacks:
–LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks
–5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVD only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the
output from the following jacks:
–LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks
–5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set
to “D-PCM” (page 76).
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 discs or playback environment.
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 “Displaying the
audio information of the disc” (page 54). This
function affects the output of the following
jacks:
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks
–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS”
is set to “D-PCM” (page 76).
DIGITAL OUT
Select this if audio signals are to be output via
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack.
Note
Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from
a digital jack.
OFF Normally, select this position.
ON Select this when the playback sound
from the speakers is distorted.
STANDARD
Normally select this position.
TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
WIDE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being
at a live performance.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
OFF
STANDARD
AUDIO FILTER: SHARP
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL:
D-PCM
DTS:
D-PCM
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
SHARP Provides a wide frequency
range and spatial feeling.
SLOW Provides smooth and warm
sound.
DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND
Normally select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to two channels for
enjoying surround sounds.
NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to two channels for
use with your stereo.
ON
Normally select this position. When
you select “ON,” see “To set the digital
output signal” for further settings.
OFF The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analog circuit is minimal.
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