Settings For The Speakers (Speaker Setup); Additional Information; Troubleshooting - Sony DVP-NC875V Service Manual

DVP-NC875V
◆ DTS
Selects the type of DTS signals.
D-PCM Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
DTS Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
48kHz/16bit The audio signals of DVD
VIDEOs are always converted
to 48kHz/16bit.
96kHz/24bit All types of signals including
96kHz/24bit are output in their
original format. However, if the
signal is encrypted for
copyright protection purposes,
the signal is only output as
48kHz/16bit.
Note
The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT L/
R (AUDIO) jacks and 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks are
not affected by this setting and keep their original
sampling frequency level.
REAR Set this within –16 and
(10 ft/3m) +2 ft (–4.8m and +0.6m) of
the "FRONT" setting in 1 ft
(0.3m) increments. For
example, if "FRONT" is set
to 17 ft (5.1m), "REAR"
can be set between 1 and
19 ft (0.3m and 5.7m).
Note
If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed at
an equal distance from your listening position, set
the distance according to the closest speaker.
◆ LEVEL (FRONT)
Varies the level of the front speakers. Be sure
to set "TEST TONE" to "ON" for easy
adjustment.
The default adjustments are in parentheses.
L (0 dB) Set this between –6 dB and 0
dB in 0.5 dB increments.
R (0 dB) Set this between –6 dB and 0
dB in 0.5 dB increments.
CENTER Set this between –12 dB and
(0 dB) 0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.
SUBWOOFER
Set this between –15 dB and
(–5 dB) +5 dB in 0.5 dB increments.
◆ LEVEL (REAR)
Varies the level of the rear speakers. Be sure
to set "TEST TONE" to "ON" for easy
adjustment.
The default adjustments are in parentheses.
L (0 dB) Set this between –12 dB and
0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.
R (0 dB) Set this between –12 dB and
0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.
To adjust the volume of all the speakers at
one time
Use the amplifier's (receiver's) volume
control.
Settings for the Speakers
(SPEAKER SETUP)
To obtain the best possible surround sound,
set the size of the speakers you have
connected and their distance from your
listening position. Then use the test tone to
adjust the volume of the speakers to the same
level.
This setting is effective when connecting the
speaker with 5.1 CH OUTPUT jacks (page
28).
Select "SPEAKER SETUP" in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see "Using the
Setup Display" (page 77).
The default settings are underlined.
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(REAR):
TEST TONE: OFF
FRONT: LARGE
CENTER: LARGE
REAR: LARGE(REAR)
SUBWOOFER: YES
To return to the default setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that
only the "SIZE" setting does not return to the
default setting.
◆ SIZE
Selects the size of the speakers.
• FRONT
LARGE Normally select this position.
SMALL Select this when the speaker
cannot reproduce adequate bass
frequencies.
• CENTER
LARGE Normally select this position.
SMALL Select this when the speaker
cannot reproduce adequate bass
frequencies.
NONE Select this if you do not connect
a center speaker.
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◆ TEST TONE
The speakers will emit a test tone. Use this
when you use the 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks and
adjust "LEVEL (FRONT)" and "LEVEL
(REAR)."
OFF The test tone is not emitted
from the speakers.
ON
The test tone is emitted from
each speaker in sequence while
adjusting level.
Adjusting the speaker volume
and level
1
Select "SPEAKER SETUP" in the Setup
Display.
2
Select "TEST TONE" and set to "ON."
You will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence.
3
From your listening position, select
"LEVEL (FRONT)" or "LEVEL (REAR)"
and adjust the value using X/x.
The test tone is emitted from both left and
right speakers simultaneously.
4
Select "TEST TONE" and set to "OFF"
to turn off the test tone.
Note
The test tone signals are not output from the digital
jack.
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• REAR
LARGE (REAR/SIDE): Normally select
this position. Select according
to the rear speaker position*.
SMALL
(REAR/SIDE): Select this
when the sound distorts or the
surround effects are difficult to
hear. Select according to the
rear speaker position*.
NONE Select this if you do not connect
rear speakers.
* Rear speaker position
Correctly specify the location of the rear speakers to
enjoy the surround effect.
• Set to "SIDE," if the location of the rear speakers
corresponds to section A below.
• Set to "REAR," if the location of the rear speakers
corresponds to section B below.
This setting affects only "VIRTUAL REAR
SHIFT," "VIRTUAL MULTI REAR," and
"VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION" mode
(page 55). This setting does not affect the Super
Audio CD Multi audio signals.
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• SUBWOOFER
YES Select this if you connect a
subwoofer to output the LFE
(Low Frequency Effect) signals
from the subwoofer.
NONE Select this if you do not connect
a subwoofer.
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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the player, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Power
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the power cord is connected
securely.
Picture
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 19)
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, If the picture output from your player goes
through your VCR to get to your TV or if
you are connected to a combination TV/
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal
applied to some DVD programs could affect
picture quality. If you still experience
problems even when you connect your
player directly to your TV, try connecting
your player to your TV's S VIDEO input
(page 19).
, You have selected "PROGRESSIVE
(AUTO)" or "PROGRESSIVE (VIDEO)"
using the PROGRESSIVE button on the
front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator
lights up) even though your TV cannot
accept the progressive signal. In this case,
select "NORMAL (INTERLACE)" so that
the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.
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Notes
• The cut off frequency for the subwoofer is fixed at
120 Hz.
• If your speakers are too small to reproduce low
bass frequencies, utilize a subwoofer for low
frequency sound. When you set the speaker
settings to "SMALL," the bass redirection
circuitry will be activated and the bass
frequencies for the speakers are output from the
subwoofer.
• Even if there are fewer than 6 speakers connected,
the player distributes the audio signal components
to the front speakers.
◆ DISTANCE
Sets the distance from your listening position
to the speakers.
Set the distance to your front speakers in
"FRONT" first (A). Then adjust the values in
"CENTER" (center speaker B), and
"REAR" (rear speaker C) to reflect the
actual distance to your center speaker, and
rear speakers.
B
A A
(4~50 ft/ (4~50 ft/
1.2~ 1.2~
15.2m) 15.2m)
C C
Be sure to change the value in the Setup
Display each time you move the speakers.
Start from the front speaker. The default
adjustments are in parentheses.
FRONT Set this between 4 and 50 ft
(10 ft/3m) (1.2m and 15.2m) in 1 ft
(0.3m) increments.
CENTER Set this within –5 and +2 ft
(10 ft/3m) (–1.5m and +0.6m) of the
"FRONT" setting in 1 ft
(0.3m) increments. For
example, if "FRONT" is set
to 17 ft (5.1m), "CENTER"
can be set between 12 and
19 ft (3.6m and 5.7m).
, Even if your TV is compatible with
progressive format 480p signals, the image
may be affected when you set the player to
progressive format. In this case, select
"NORMAL (INTERLACE)" using the
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel
so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns
off and the player is set to normal (interlace)
format.
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in "TV TYPE"
under "SCREEN SETUP."
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The player is connected to the wrong input
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 26,
27, 28).
, The amplifier (receiver) input is not
correctly set.
, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-
motion Play mode.
, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings
(page 82).
, Super Audio CD audio signals are not
output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL
or COAXIAL) jack.
, While playing a Super VCD on which the
audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will
come out when you select "2:STEREO,"
"2:1/L," or "2:2/R."
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set "AUDIO ATT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to
"ON" (page 81).