Sony DVP-NS999ES Service Manual page 25

◆ AUDIO FILTER (except Super Audio CD)
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 "Displaying the
audio information of the disc" (page 58). This
function affects the output of the following
jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack when "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "DTS"
is set to "D-PCM" (page 81).
DOLBY
Select this when the player is
SUR- connected to an audio
ROUND
component that conforms to
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).
NORMAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component that does not
conform to Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic).
◆ DIGITAL OUT
Select this if audio signals are to be output via
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack.
ON
Normally select this position. When
you select "ON," see "To set the digital
output signal" for further settings.
OFF
The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analog circuit is minimal.
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Set the following items in the
order that they are explained
below.
The default settings are underlined.
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.
• REAR
LARGE Normally select this position.
SMALL Select this when the speaker
cannot reproduce adequate bass
frequencies.
NONE Select this if you do not connect
rear speakers.
• 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.
Note
Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from
a digital jack.
To set the digital output signal
The following switch 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 24.
Select "DOLBY DIGITAL," "DTS," and
"48 kHz/96 kHz PCM" after setting
"DIGITAL OUT" to "ON."
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT: OFF
AUDIO DRC: STANDARD
AUDIO FILTER: SHARP
DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND
DIGITAL OUT: ON
DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM
DTS: D-PCM
48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit
If you connect a component that does not
conform to the selected audio signal, a loud
noise (or no sound) will come out from the
speakers, damaging 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 81).
DOLBY
Select this when the player is
DIGITAL
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
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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). Values in "CENTER"
(center speaker), "REAR" (rear speaker), and
"SUBWOOFER" will automatically change
to the same value (B, C, and D). Then
adjust these values to reflect the actual
distance to your center speaker, rear speakers,
and subwoofer.
B
D
A A
(4~50 ft) (4~50 ft)
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
(10 ft) feet in 0.25 foot
increments.
CENTER (10 ft) Set this within ±6 feet of
the "FRONT" setting in
0.25 foot increments. For
example, if "FRONT" is set
to 6 feet, "CENTER" can
be set between 0 and 12
feet.
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• DTS (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the type of DTS signal.
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.
Notes
• Even if you set "48kHz/96kHz PCM" to "96kHz/
24bit," the sampling frequency is converted to
48kHz/16bit when a "SURROUND" mode (page
59) is selected.
• The analog audio signals from the AUDIO OUT
L/R jacks and 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks are not
affected by this setting and keep their original
sampling frequency level.
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REAR (10 ft)
Set this within –18 feet and
+6 feet of the "FRONT"
setting in 0.25 foot
increments. For example, if
"FRONT" is set to 17 feet,
"REAR" can be set
between –1 and 23 feet.
SUBWOOFER
Set this within –18 and +6
(10 ft) feet of the "FRONT"
setting in 0.25 foot
increments. For example, if
"FRONT" is set to 18 feet,
"REAR" can be set
between 0 and 24 feet.
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 For DVDs:
(DVD: –5 dB/ (When "SIZE" are set to the
SUPER
default settings):
AUDIO CD: Set this between –10 dB
0 dB)
and +10 dB in 0.5 dB
increments.
(When "SIZE" are not set to
the default settings):
Set this between –15 dB
and +5 dB in 0.5 dB
increments.
For Super Audio CDs:
Set this between –10 dB and
+10 dB in 0.5 dB increments.
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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
29).
You can create two different Speaker Setup
settings, one for Super Audio CDs and one for
all other types of discs.
When nothing is set in "SUPER AUDIO
CD," the "DVD" setting you have set
becomes effective when you play Super
Audio CDs.
1
Follow steps 1 through 4 of "Using
the setup display" (page 75) to
select "SPEAKER SETUP" in the
Setup display.
SPEAKER SETUP
DVD:
SUPER AUDIO CD:
2
Select "DVD" or "SUPER AUDIO
CD" using X/x, then press ENTER.
Example: when "DVD" is selected.
SPEAKER SETUP (DVD)
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT) :
LEVEL(REAR) :
TEST TONE: OFF
LARGE
FRONT:
CENTER: LARGE
REAR: LARGE
SUBWOOFER: YES
◆ 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.
◆ 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.