Setting The Digital Output Signal - Sony DVP-NC85H 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 44). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
HDMI OUT jack when "DOLBY
DIGITAL" is set to "D-PCM" (page 70).
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.
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.
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 22.
Select "DOLBY DIGITAL," "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 51) is not effective
if you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, and set "DOLBY DIGITAL" or
"DTS" to "DOLBY DIGITAL" or "ON"
respectively.
• The AV SYNC function (page 51) is not effective
if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant
device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set "DOLBY
DIGITAL" or "DTS" to "DOLBY DIGITAL" or
"ON" respectively.
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