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Settings
and Adjus
tments
DVP-NS55P
2-661-162-11(1)
63
US
◆
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 42). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM”
(page 63).
◆
DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.
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 20.
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.
◆
DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
mode only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
◆
DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
◆
48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
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.
DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND
Normally, select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to 2 channels for enjoying
surround sounds.
NORMAL
Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to 2 channels for use
with your stereo.
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.
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 63).
DOLBY
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
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/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.
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