Setting The Digital Output Signal - Sony DVP-NS76H 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-VR mode
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 41). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
HDMI OUT jack when "DOLBY
DIGITAL" is set to "D-PCM" (page 70).
DOLBY
Normally, select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
SUR-
output to 2 channels for enjoying
ROUND
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.
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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,"
"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.
Notes
• The AV SYNC function (page 49) is not effective
if you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, and set "DOLBY DIGITAL,"
"MPEG" or "DTS" to "DOLBY DIGITAL,"
"MPEG" or "ON" respectively.
• The AV SYNC function (page 49) is not effective
if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant
device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set "DOLBY
DIGITAL," "MPEG" or "DTS" to "DOLBY
DIGITAL," "MPEG" or "ON" respectively.
DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
mode 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 69).
DOLBY
Select this when the player is
DIGITAL connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
Note
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
not compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL signals, the
"D-PCM" signals will be automatically output even
when you select "DOLBY DIGITAL."