Setting The Digital Output Signal - Sony DVP-NS305 Operating Instructions Manual

DOWNMIX (DVD 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
44). This function affects the output of the
following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to
"D-PCM" (page 63).
DOLBY
Select this when the player is
SURROUND
connected to an audio
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
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," and
"DTS" after setting "DIGITAL OUT" to
"ON."
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
DTS:
OFF
STANDARD
DOLBY SURROUND
ON
D-PCM
PCM
OFF
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, affecting your ears or causing the
speakers to be damaged.
DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
D-PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component lacking 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 62).
DOLBY
Select this when the player is
DIGITAL
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
MPEG (DVD only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component lacking 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.
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