Setting The Digital Output Signal - Sony DVP-NS975V Operating Instructions Manual

AUDIO FILTER
Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above
22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the
audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is
48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).
SHARP Provides a wide frequency range
and spatial feeling.
SLOW
Provides smooth and warm
sound.
Note
There may be little effect by changing the digital
filter depending on the disc or playback
environment.
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 54). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
HDMI OUT jack when "DOLBY
DIGITAL" and "DTS" is set to "D-PCM"
(page 84).
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)/
HDMI OUT 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. If
you are using the HDMI OUT jack,
PCM sound will be output depending
on the connected equipment.
If the signal is encrypted for copyright
protection purposes, the signal is only
output as 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.
Note
Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from
a DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/
HDMI OUT 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 23.
Select "DOLBY DIGITAL," "DTS," and
"48kHz/96kHz PCM" after setting
"DIGITAL OUT" to "ON."
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO FILTER:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
AUDIO(HDMI):
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.
Notes
• The AV alignment function (page 61) is not
effective if you use the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, and set "DOLBY
DIGITAL" or "DTS" to "DOLBY DIGITAL" or
"DTS" respectively.
• The AV alignment function (page 61) is not
effective if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-
compliant device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set
"DOLBY DIGITAL" or "DTS" to "DOLBY
DIGITAL" or "DTS" respectively.
OFF
STANDARD
SHARP
DOLBY SURROUND
ON
D-PCM
D-PCM PCM
48kHz/16bit
AUTO
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