Sony DVP-F21 Operating Instructions Manual page 72

xAUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range
Control) (DVD only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that has
the "AUDIO DRC" function. This affects the
output from the following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack only
when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to "D-
PCM" in "DIGITAL OUT" (page 73).
STANDARD
TV MODE
WIDE
RANGE
xDOWNMIX (DVD only)
Switches the mixing down methods when
you play a DVD on which rear signal
components such as "Rear (L)," "Rear (R),"
or "Rear (Monaural)" are recorded in Dolby
Digital format. For details on the rear signal
components, see "Changing the Sound"
(page 51). This function affects the output of
the following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack when
"DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to "D-PCM" in
"DIGITAL OUT" (page 73).
DOLBY
SURROUND
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Normally, select this position.
Makes the low sounds clear even
if you turn the volume down. It
is especially recommended
when you listen to the sound
using the speakers of the TV.
Gives you the feeling of being at
a live performance. When you
use high quality speakers, it is
even more effective.
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component that conforms to
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).
The output signals which
reproduce the Dolby Surround
effect are downmixed to 2
channels.
NORMAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component that does not
conform to Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic). All of the output signals
are downmixed to 2 channels
without the Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) effect.
xDIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
ON
Normally, select this position. When
you select "ON," set "DOLBY
DIGITAL" and "DTS." For details on
setting these items, see "Setting the
digital output signal."
OFF
The player does not output the audio
signals via the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL) jack. 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 the following
component using an optical digital cord via
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
– Amplifier (receiver) with digital input jack
– Amplifier (receiver) with a built-in DTS or
DOLBY DIGITAL decoder
– MD or DAT deck
For connection details, see page 24.
Select "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "DTS" after
setting "DIGITAL OUT" to "ON."
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
OFF
STANDARD
DOLBY SURROUND
ON
D-PCM
OFF