Audio Setup; Setting The Digital Output Signal - Sony DVP-NS318 Operating Instructions Manual

AUDIO SETUP

You can set the sound according to the
playback and connection conditions.
The default settings are underlined.
◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVDs only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to "AUDIO DRC."
This function affects the output from the
following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack.
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack only
when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to
"D-PCM" (page 30).
STANDARD Normally, select this position.
TV MODE Makes low sounds clear even if
you turn the volume down.
WIDE
Gives you the feeling of being
RANGE at a live performance.
◆ DOWNMIX (DVDs 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. This function affects
the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack.
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when
"DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to "D-PCM"
(page 30).
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.
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◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (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 analogue circuit
is minimal.
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect a component such
as an audio component or MD deck with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 12.
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 (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
DOLBY
Select this when the player is
DIGITAL
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
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 30).