Sony DVP-C600D - Manual (Page 44)

Dolby Digital Surround
Setting for Dolby Digital
Surround
To enjoy Dolby Digital Surround sound, set the output
signal from the 5.1 channel output connectors.
Note
To enjoy the original Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound through the
5.1CH OUTPUT connectors, do not set "DIGITAL OUT" to
"D-PCM" under "INITIAL SETUP 2" in the setup display. For
details, see page 39.
ENTER
1 Press SET UP and select 2/' then press ENTER.
2 Set "MODE" to the desired item.
• These settings also affect the output from the LINE OUT
(AUDIO 1, 2) connectors.
Notes
• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.
• When you select "PRO LOGIC", the sound may only come
from the center speaker depending on the disc.
• When the playing signal does not contain the surround
component, the effects may be difficult to hear even if you
select "PRO LOGIC", "VES A" or "VES B." In this case, set
this item to "OFF".
• If the sound distortion occurs when you select "PRO
LOGIC", "VES A" or "VES B," set this item to "OFF".
• If you connect the front speakers only, there is no surround
effects even if you select "PRO LOGIC."
• When you select "VES A" or "VES B," you cannot adjust
the level or the balance of the speakers except for the front
speakers.
• If both the front speakers are not placed an equal distance
from your listening position, the effects may be difficult to
hear even though you select "VES A" or "VES B."
• The setting "PRO LOGIC" affects only when:
- you play a CD/VIDEO CD
- you play the PCM sound track on a DVD
- you play the "DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0" sound track
on a DVD.
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VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) B
Default setting is "OFF."
■ MODE
• OFF : outputs all channel signals recorded on the DVD.
When you connect fewer than 5 (+1) speakers, the player
distributes the output signal for the missing speaker to
other speakers appropriately.
When you play a CD or a VIDEO CD, outputs the stereo
signal to the front speakers.
• PRO LOGIC : outputs the Pro Logic processed signals when
the input signals are stereo.
• VES A* : uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear
. speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R)
without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers
are reproduced as shown in III. 1.
• VES B* : uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear
speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R)
without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers
are reproduced as shown in 111. 2.
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