Setting the digital output signal – Sony DVP-NS52P User Manual

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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). Th
is function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
“D-PCM” (page 68).

DIGITAL OUT

Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack.

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 19.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,”
“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.

MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.

DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND

Normally, select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to 2 channels for enjoying
surround sounds.

NORMAL

Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to 2 channels for use
with your stereo.

ON

Normally select this position. When
you select “ON,” see “Setting the
digital output signal” fo
r further
settings.

OFF

The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analog circuit is minimal.

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 67).

DOLBY
DIGITAL

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

PCM

Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
MPEG decoder. If you play
MPEG audio sound tracks, the
player outputs stereo signals
via the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack.

MPEG

Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
MPEG decoder.

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