Setting The Digital Output Signal - Sony DVP-K85P Operating Instructions Manual

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 50). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to
"D-PCM" (page 72).
DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND
NORMAL
DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack.
ON
OFF

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 21.
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.
US
72
Normally, select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to 2 channels for enjoying
surround sounds.
Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to 2 channels for use
with your stereo.
Normally select this position.
When you select "ON," see
"Setting the digital output signal"
for further settings.
The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analog circuit is
minimal.
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 72).
DOLBY
Select this when the player is
DIGITAL connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
OFF
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
ON
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
48kHz/16bit The audio signals of DVD
VIDEOs are always converted
to 48kHz/16bit.
96kHz/24bit All types of signals including
96kHz/24bit are output in their
original format. However, if the
signal is encrypted for
copyright protection purposes,
the signal is only output as
48kHz/16bit.
Note
The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT L/
R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting
and keep their original sampling frequency level.