Sony DVP-S550D - Manual (Page 56)

Settings for Sound (AUDIO SETUP)
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■AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Makes the sound clear with the volume turned down at
night, etc., when vou play a DVD. This affects the output
from the DIGITAL OLTT connectors only when "PCM" in
"DIGITAL OUT" is set to "ON," and it aifects the output
from the LINE OLT (.ALroiO 1,2), and 5.1CH OUTPUT
connectors.
• STANDARD: Normally select tlris position.
• TV MODE: makes the low soimd clear even if you
turned the volume down, so it is good for playing at
night. 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. When you use high quality speakers, it is
more effective.
Notes
• When you play DVDs without the AUDIO DRC function, the
effect on the sound may be difficult to hear.
• When this item is set to "WIDE RANGE," the sound volume
from other than the 5.1CH OUTPUT connectors may be less
than usual.
• "WIDE RANGE" cannot be selected when vou have selected
".VO.NE" in "SIZE" under "SPEAKER SETUP."
■TRACK SELECTION
Gives the sound track which contains the highest number
of the channels prioriU' when you plav a DVD on which
multiple audio formats are recorded. If multiple audio
channels are recorded in_PCM,_DTS or Dolby Digital (AC-
3) format, the higher-numbered channel audio recorded in
PC-'-M, DTS or Doibv Digital (.AC-3) format is played.
• OFF : No priority given.
• .AUTO : Priorit\- gi\ en.
■ DOWNMIX*
Switches the mixing down methods when you plav a
DVD on which the sound in Dolby Digital (AC-3) format
is recorded.
• DOLBY SURROUNT): when the player is connected to
an audio component that conforms to Doibv surround.
(Pro Logic)
• NORMAL: when the player is connected to a normal
audio component.
• The setting affects the followmg connectors:
-LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2) connectors
-DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL, COAXIAL) connectors.
■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" and "DTS." For details
on setting them, see "Setting for the Signal to the Digital
Output."
• OFF: when the player does not output the sound signals
via DIGITAL OLT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connoctor.s,
if you select this position, the mfluence of the digital
circuit upon the analog one is minimum.
Notes
• When vou plav the sound tracks with y6 kllz sampling
frequency, the output signals from the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL, COAXIAL) are converted to 48 kHz (sampling
frequency). Sampling Frequenev stavs at 96kHz onlv when tlie
signals are output from Li.NE OPT i .ALUKi 1 , 2 ) conius tor^
• WTien vou select "OFF," You cannot set "DOLBY DIGITAI ."
and "DTS."
Notes ■
• When the player stores the settings in memory with the
Playback Memory function, the player may not give priority
even if you select "AUTO."
• WTien vou set this item to ".AUTO", the language mav change
depending on the "AUDIO" settings in "LANGUAGE SETUP."
The "TRACK SELECTION" setting has higher priority than
that of "AUDIO" settings in "LANGUAGE SETUP" (page 50).
• If you set "DTS" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "OFF", the DTS sound
track is not played even if you set this item to "AUTO" and the
highest-numbered channel audio is recorded in DTS format.
• If PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound tracks have the
same number of the highest channels, the player selects PCM,
DTS and Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound tracks, in this order.
• Depending on the DAT), the audio with priority may be
predetermined- In this case, you cannot give priority to the
DTS or Dolby Digital (AC-3) format by selecting "ALTO."