Setting The Digital Output Signal - Sony DVP-NS32 Operating Instructions Manual

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 43). This 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 69).
DOLBY Normally, select this position.
SUR-
Multi-channel audio signals are
ROUND output to 2 channels for enjoying
surround sounds.
NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to 2 channels for use
with your stereo.
DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL* or COAXIAL)
jack.
ON
Normally select this position. When
you select "ON," see "Setting the
digital output signal" for further
settings.
OFF
The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analog circuit is minimal.

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 20.
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.
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 68).
DOLBY
Select this when the player is
DIGITAL
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
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.
* DVP-NS52P only
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