Video Setup; Audio Setup - Sony BDP-S300 Service Manual
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Video Setup
Underlined items are the default settings.
TV Type
4:3
– 4:3 screen TV.
– Select your TV type.
16:9
– Wide-screen TV, or a TV with a wide mode function.
4:3 Video Out
Full
– Displays a 4:3 screen picture in 16:9 aspect ratio.
– Select the display configuration for a 4:3
screen picture on a 16:9 wide screen TV.
Normal
– Displays a 4:3 screen picture in 4:3 aspect ratio with black bands on the sides. Select
this if your TV does not have a 4:3 screen mode.
DVD Aspect Ratio
Letter Box
– Displays a wide picture with black bands on the top and
– Select the display configuration for a 16:9
bottom.
DVD picture on a 4:3 screen TV (selectable
when “TV Type” is set to “4:3”).
Pan & Scan
Note that the aspect ratio is fixed on some
– Displays a full-height picture on the entire screen, with
discs. For example, a 4:3 letterbox picture
trimmed sides.
may appear even when “Pan & Scan” is
selected.
YCbCr / RGBPC (HDMI)
Y, Cb, Cr
– Select this when connecting to an HDMI device.
– Select the type of output from the HDMI
OUT jack.
RGB (16-235)
– Select this when connecting to a device with an HDCP-compliant DVI jack.
RGB (0-255)
– Select this when connecting to an RGB (0-255) device.
24p Output
On
– Sends 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals when playing Film-based materials on BD-
– For connection to a 1080/24p-compatible TV
ROMs (720p/24 Hz or 1080p/24 Hz). Select this when the connection applies.
using the HDMI OUT jack.
Off
– Select this for any other connection.
Note
“TV Type” and “DVD Aspect Ratio” can be set when video output resolution is 480i/480p.
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Audio Setup
Underlined items are the default settings. Since many factors
affect the type of audio output, see also “About the audio output
signals” on page 48.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital
– Select this when connecting to a device with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
– Select the audio signals output when playing
Dolby Digital discs. This setting affects the
Downmix PCM
output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL
– Converts to output Linear PCM signals. Select this when connecting to a device
or OPTICAL) jack.
without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
DTS
DTS
– Select this when connecting to a device with a built-in DTS decoder.
– Select the audio signals output when playing
DTS discs. This setting affects the output
Downmix PCM
from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
– Converts to output Linear PCM signals. Select this when connecting to a device
OPTICAL) jack.
without a built-in DTS decoder.
DTS Downmix
Stereo
– Downmixes multi-channel audio signals for two channel stereo.
– Select the type of 2-channel signals when
down-mixed from multi-channel DTS
Lt/Rt
sources (effective for audio connections
– Allows you to hear surround sound when the connected device has a built-in Dolby
when “DTS” is set to “Downmix PCM”).
Pro Logic decoder.
Audio (HDMI)
Auto
– Normally, select this. Outputs audio signals according to the status of the connected
– Select the output method from the HDMI
HDMI device.
OUT jack.
PCM
– Converts all audio signals to Linear PCM.
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To set the video output resolution
Press VIDEO FORMAT repeatedly to select the desired resolution. Note that the resolution differs depending on the display device,
connecting jack and the source material as below.
Connecting
HDMI OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO/S VIDEO
jack
Settings
Auto
Automatically selects the
480i
480i
recommended resolution acceptable
for your TV.
480i
480i
480i
480i
480p
480p
480p
480i
3
720p
720p
BD:720p, DVD:480p*
480i
3
1080i
1080i
BD:1080i, DVD:480p*
480i
1080p
1080p
480i
480i
Source Direct
Output differs depending on source
Output differs depending on source
480i
1
2
material*
material*
1
*
Outputs in the same resolution and frequency as recorded on the disc.
2
*
1080/24p video signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
3
*
Outputs in the resolution of the original setting (720p or 1080i) when the DVD is not copy guarded.
Notes
• If the picture is not clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try another resolution that suits the disc and your TV/projector, etc. For the details, refer also
to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/projector, etc.
• 480i or 480p video signals may be output when you connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks and play some copy-guarded BDs/DVDs. To
enjoy the HD quality resolution in this case, connect the display device to the HDMI OUT jack using an HDMI cord.
• Even when you select a setting other than “Auto,” the player automatically adjusts the video signals if the TV cannot accept the set resolution.
To output the 1080/24p video signals
A 1080/24p-compatible TV is required for this setting.
1
Set “24p Output” in “Video Setup” to “On” (page 45).
2
Press VIDEO FORMAT repeatedly to select “Auto” or “Source Direct.”
Note
If there is no picture, press VIDEO FORMAT repeatedly until the picture appears correctly.
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About the audio output signals
The audio output differs as follows, depending on the source, output jack, and the selected settings.
Jacks/
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/
1
3
AUDIO OUT L/R jacks*
HDMI OUT jack*
2
settings
COAXIAL) jacks*
Disc/source
4
4
2ch
5.1ch
PCM
Bitstream
PCM*
Auto*
BD-
Linear PCM 2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
ROM
2ch Downmix
2ch Downmix
5
5.1ch*
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
5.1ch LPCM
5.1ch LPCM
LPCM
LPCM
5.1ch
2ch Downmix
2ch Downmix
7.1ch
2ch Downmix
7.1ch LPCM
7.1ch LPCM
Downmix
LPCM
LPCM
2ch Downmix
Dolby Digital
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
Dolby Digital
5.1ch LPCM
Dolby Digital
LPCM
2ch Downmix
6
Dolby Digital Plus
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
Dolby Digital
7.1ch LPCM*
Dolby Digital
LPCM
2ch Downmix
Dolby TrueHD
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
Dolby Digital
5.1ch LPCM
Dolby Digital
LPCM
2ch Downmix
DTS
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
DTS
5.1ch LPCM
DTS
LPCM
2ch Downmix
DTS-HD
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
DTS
5.1ch LPCM
DTS
LPCM
DVD
Linear PCM
2ch
2ch
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
2ch Downmix
Dolby Digital
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
Dolby Digital
5.1ch LPCM
Dolby Digital
LPCM
2ch Downmix
DTS
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
DTS
5.1ch LPCM
DTS
LPCM
MPEG
2ch
2ch
2ch LPCM
—
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
CD
Linear PCM 2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
2ch Downmix
DTS
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
DTS
5.1ch LPCM
DTS
LPCM
1
*
“2 Channel” and “5.1 Channel” are selectable under “Audio Output Mode” in “Speakers” Setup (page 51).
2
*
PCM : when “Dolby Digital” or “DTS” in “Audio Setup” is set to “Downmix PCM” (page 47).
Bitstream : when “Dolby Digital” or “DTS” in “Audio Setup” is set to “Dolby Digital” or “DTS” (page 47).
3
*
Selectable under “Audio (HDMI)” in “Audio Setup” (page 47).
4
*
Selectable under “Audio (HDMI)” in “Audio Setup” (page 47). Resulting output may differ depending on the connected HDMI device.
5
*
When the sampling frequency is 192 kHz, the player downmixes to 2ch signals even if the disc or source is 5.1ch.
6
*
Outputs 7.1ch LPCM signals decoded from Dolby Digital Plus audio stream.
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