Sony DVP-K880P Service Manual Download Page 22

Page: 22 / 87

1-18

Settings and Adjustments

◆

DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW 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 51). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
“D-PCM” (page 73).

◆

DIGITAL OUT

Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or 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 18.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,”
“DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

If you connect a component that does not
conform to the selected audio signal, a loud
noise (or no sound) will come out from the
speakers, damaging your ears or speakers.

◆

DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND

Normally, select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to two channels for
enjoying surround sounds.

NORMAL

Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to two channels for
use with your stereo.

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 73).

DOLBY
DIGITAL

Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:

DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:

OFF

STANDARD

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

PCM

DTS:

OFF

DIGITAL OUT:

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

48kHz/16bit

continued

◆

MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Selects the type of MPEG audio 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 analog audio signals from LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting and
keep their original sampling frequency level.

PCM

Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
MPEG decoder. If you play
multichannel MPEG audio
soundtracks, only the Front (L)
and Front (R) signals will be
output from your two front
speakers.

MPEG

Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
MPEG decoder.

OFF

Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.

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.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the player, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.

Power

The power is not turned on.

Check that the power cord (mains lead) is
connected securely.

Picture

There is no picture/picture noise appears.

Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

The connecting cords are damaged.

Check the connection to your TV (page 16)
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.

The disc is dirty or flawed.

If the picture output from your player goes
through your VCR to get to your TV or if you
are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO
player, the copy-protection signal applied to
some DVD programmes could affect picture
quality. If you still experience problems even
when you connect your player directly to
your TV, please try connecting your player
to your TV’s S VIDEO input (page 16).

If the colour system of your player does not
match with that of your TV, change the
colour system of the player. For details, see
page 17. (You cannot change the colour
system of the DVD disc itself.)

You set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch to PROGRESSIVE on the rear panel
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up)
even though your TV cannot accept the
progressive signal. In this case, set the
NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to
NORMAL on the rear panel so that the
PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.

You set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch to PROGRESSIVE on the rear panel
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up)
but did not connect your TV to the player’s

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a
COMPONENT VIDEO cord. Set to the
PROGRESSIVE only when you connect
your TV to the player’s COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks using a component
video cord (page 16).

Even if your TV is compatible with
progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the
image may be affected when you set the
player to progressive format. In this case,
set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch
to NORMAL so that the PROGRESSIVE
indicator turns off and the player is set to
normal (interlace) format.

Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV
TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,” the picture
does not fill the screen.

The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.

Sound

There is no sound.

Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

The connecting cord is damaged.

The player is connected to the wrong input
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 20,
21, 22).

The amplifier (receiver) input is not
correctly set.

The player is in pause mode or in Slow-
motion Play mode.

The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.

If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings
(page 73).

While playing a Super VCD on which the
audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will
come out when you select “2:STEREO,”
“2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”

When playing multichannel MPEG audio
soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front
(R) signals will be output from two front
speakers.

Sound distortion occurs.

Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“ON” (page 72).

continued

The sound volume is low.

The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“AUDIO DRC” to “TV MODE” (page 72).

Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“OFF” (page 72).

Operation

The remote does not function.

There are obstacles between the remote and
the player.

The distance between the remote and the
player is too far.

The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the player.

The batteries in the remote are weak.

The disc does not play.

The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down on the disc tray.

The disc is skewed.

The player cannot play certain discs
(page 7).

The region code on the DVD does not match
the player.

Moisture has condensed inside the player
(page 3).

The player cannot play a recorded disc that
is not correctly finalized (page 7).

The MP3 audio track cannot be played
(page 57).

The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.

The MP3 audio track does not have the
extension “.MP3.”

The data is not formatted in MP3 even
though it has the extension “.MP3.”

The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.

The player cannot play audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.

The MODE (MP3, JPEG) setting has been
set to IMAGE (JPEG) (page 59).

The JPEG image file cannot be played
(page 56)

The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet.

It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or
“.JPG”.

It is larger than 3072 (width)

2048

(weight) in normal mode, or more than
3,300,000 pixels in Progressive JPEG.

It does not fit the screen (those images are
reduced).

The MODE (MP3, JPEG) setting has been
set to “MP3 (AUDIO)” (page 59).

“Copyright lock” appears and the screen
turns blue when playing a DVD-RW disc.

Images taken from digital broadcasts, etc.,
may contain copy protection signals, such
as complete copy protection signals, single
copy signals, and restriction-free signals.
When images that contain copy protection
signals are played, a blue screen may appear
instead of the images. It may take a while
when looking for playable images.

The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file
starts playing simultaneously (page 59).

AUTO has been selected in MODE (MP3,
JPEG).

The title of albums, MP3 tracks, or JPEG
files are not displayed correctly.

The player can only display numbers and
letters of. Other characters are displayed as
“

.”

The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.

Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
or A-B Repeat Play has been selected (page
31).

Resume play has taken effect (page 28).

The player starts playing the disc
automatically.

The disc features an auto playback function.

“AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is
set to “ON” (page 71).

Playback stops automatically.