Tv Virtual Surround Settings (Tvs); Enjoying Movies; Changing The Angles; Displaying The Subtitles - Sony DVP-NC675P Service Manual

Checking the audio signal
TV Virtual Surround
format
Settings
If you press AUDIO repeatedly during
playback, the format of the current audio
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets
appears as shown below.
you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
Example:
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
TVS was developed by Sony to produce
Rear (L/R)
surround sound for home use using just a
stereo TV.
1 : ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL
3 / 2 .1 If the player is set up to output the signal from
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
Front (L/R)
LFE (Low Frequency
OPTICAL) jack, the surround effect will only
+ Center
Effect)
heard when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to
"D-PCM" in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 69).
Example:
Dolby Digital 3 ch
2 : SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL
2 / 1
Front (L/R) Rear
(Monoral)
About audio signals
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
sound elements (channels) shown below.
Each channel is output from a separate
speaker.
• Front (L)
1
• Front (R)
• Center
• Rear (L)
• Rear (R)
• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either
the Dolby Surround Sound processed
signals or the Dolby Digital sound's
monaural rear audio signals.
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal
2
Note
If "DTS" is set to "OFF" in "AUDIO SETUP"
(page 68) the DTS track selection option will not
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.

Displaying the Subtitles

Enjoying Movies

Changing the Angles

If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, " "
appears in the front panel display. This means
that you can change the viewing angle.
1
1
Press ANGLE during playback.
The number of the angle appears on the
display.
2
2
2
Press ANGLE repeatedly to select
the angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
To turn off the subtitles
Select "OFF" in step 2.
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
able to change the subtitles even if multilingual
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be
able to turn them off.
(TVS)
Press SUR during playback.
The following display appears.
TVS DYNAMIC
Press SUR repeatedly to select
one of the TVS sounds.
Refer to the following explanations given
for each item.
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
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SUBTITLE
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
The following display appears.
1:ENGLISH
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to
select the language.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Select the language.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
"Language Code List" on page 76 to see
which language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
Select "ON."
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To cancel the setting
Select "OFF" in step 2.
◆TVS DYNAMIC
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers (shown below).
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
TV
◆TVS WIDE
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
TV
◆TVS NIGHT
Large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of "TVS WIDE" at
low volume.
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Adjusting the Playback
Picture
(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD,
VIDEO CD or DATA CD in JPEG format
from the player to obtain the picture quality
you want. Choose the setting that best suits
the program you are watching.
1
Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE), then
press ENTER.
The options for "CUSTOM PICTURE
MODE" appears.
1 2 ( 2 7 )
1 8 ( 3 4 )
STANDARD
DYNAMIC 1
DYNAMIC 2
CINEMA 1
2
CINEMA
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◆TVS STANDARD
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below. Use this setting when you want to use
TVS with 2 separate speakers.
L R
L : Front speaker (left)
R : Front speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
Notes
• When the playing signal does not contain a signal
for the rear speakers, the surround effects cannot
be heard.
• When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off
the surround setting of the connected TV or
amplifier (receiver).
• Make sure that your listening position is between
and at an equal distance from your speakers, and
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
• Not all discs will respond to the "TVS NIGHT"
function in the same way.
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Press X/x to select the setting you
want, then press ENTER.
The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: displays a standard
picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold
dynamic picture by increasing the
picture contrast and the color intensity.
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level.
• CINEMA 2: White colors become
brighter and black colors become
richer, and the color contrast is
increased.
z Hint
When you watch a movie, "CINEMA 1" or
"CINEMA 2" is recommended.
DVD VIDEO