Sony DVP-CX870D - Manual (Page 73)

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Settings and Adjustments
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP)
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
To set, press , then .
To quit, press .
OFF
STANDARD
DOLBY SURROUND
ON
ENTER
DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM
DTS: D-PCM
CENTER SPEAKER EQ: FLAT
DISPLAY
48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit
x CENTER SPEAKER EQ (equalizer)
Makes the spoken track clear by changing the frequency
response when speech is difficult to hear. A center speaker
must be connected to the CENTER connector of 5.1 CH
OUTPUT for this function to work.
• FLAT: outputs the spoken track as it was recorded.
• ENHANCED: enhances the spoken track only.
• SOFT: makes the sound softer by rounding out the
sound frequency above 8 kHz. Select this when the
spoken track sounds shrill.
x DOWNMIX
Switches the mixing down methods when you play a
DVD on which rear signal components such as LS, RS, or
S are recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. For details
on the rear signal components, see “Displaying the audio
information of the disc” (page 44).
This affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors
only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” and
“DTS” to “D-PCM” in ”DIGITAL OUT.”
• DOLBY SURROUND: when the player is connected to
an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic). The output signals which reproduce the
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) effect are mixed down to 2
channels.
• NORMAL: when the player is connected to an audio
component that does not conform to Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic). The signals without the Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) effect are output.
x DIGITAL OUT
Selects output signals via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL
and COAXIAL connectors.
• ON: Normally select this position. When you select
“ON,” set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS” and “48kHz/
96kHz PCM.“ For details on setting these items, see
“Setting the Digital Output Signal.”
• OFF: when the player does not output the sound signals
via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL
connectors, the influence of the digital circuit upon the
analog circuit is at a minimum.
Note
When you select “OFF,” you cannot set “DOLBY DIGITAL,”
“DTS” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM.“
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according
to the playback conditions.
The default settings are underlined.
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the setup display.
x AUDIO ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “ON.”
The player reduces the audio output level.
Selects the setting of the output from the AUDIO OUT
(1, 2) connectors according to the audio equipment to be
connected.
• OFF: turns off the audio attenuation. Normally select
this position.
• ON: reduces the audio output level so that no sound
distortion occurs. Select this when the playback sound
from the built-in TV speakers is distorted.
Note
The setting does not affect the output from the DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
x AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVD only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down
when playing a DVD. This function works only when
you play a DVD which has the AUDIO DRC function.
This affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors
only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” in
”DIGITAL OUT.”
• STANDARD: Normally select this position.
• TV MODE: makes the low sounds clear even if you turn
the volume down. It is especially recommended when
you listen to the sound using the speakers of the TV.
• WIDE RANGE: It gives you the feeling of being at a live
performance. This function only works when you are
playing a Dolby Digital disc and is more effective when
you connect 6 speakers using the 5.1 channel
connectors. When you use high quality speakers, it is
even more effective.
Note
When you play DVDs without the AUDIO DRC function, there
may be no effect on the sound.