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AUDIO SETUP
You can set the sound according to the
playback and connection conditions.
The default settings are underlined and differ
depending on the player model.
◆
AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVDs only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.”
This function affects the output from the
following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set
to “D-PCM” (page 36).
◆
DOWNMIX (DVDs 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. This function affects
the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
“D-PCM” (page 36).
◆
DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT
jack.
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect a component such
as an audio component or MD deck with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 12.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,”
“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.
b
• The AV SYNC function (page 26) is not effective
if you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack,
and set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” MPEG” or “DTS”
to “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “ON”
respectively.
• The AV SYNC function (page 26) is not effective
if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant
device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set “DOLBY
DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “DTS” to “DOLBY
DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “ON” respectively.
◆
DOLBY DIGITAL (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
S
TANDARD
Normally, select this position.
TV MODE
Makes low sounds clear even if
you turn the volume down.
WIDE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being
at a live performance.
DOLBY
S
UR-
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 analogue circuit
is minimal.
DOLBY
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
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b
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
not compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL signals, the
“D-PCM” signals will be automatically output even
when you select “DOLBY DIGITAL.”
◆
MPEG (DVDs only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
b
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
not compatible with MPEG audio signal, the
“PCM” signals will be automatically output even
when you select “MPEG.”
◆
DTS
Selects the type of DTS audio signals.
b
• When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS
sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 37).
• If you connect the player to audio
equipment without a DTS decoder, do not
set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 37). A loud noise may come out from
the speakers, affecting your ears or causing
the speakers to be damaged.
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to
equipment not compatible with DTS
signals, the “OFF” signals will be
automatically output even when you select
“ON.”
◆
48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
b
• 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.
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
not compatible with 96 kHz/24 bit signals,
48 kHz/16 bit PCM will be automatically output
even when you select “96kHz/24bit.”
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 36).
PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
MPEG decoder. If you play
multi-channel MPEG audio
sound tracks, 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.
ON
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
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8
kHz/16
bi
t
The audio signals of DVD
VIDEOs are always converted
to 48kHz/16bit.
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6kHz/24
bi
t
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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HDMI SETUP
You can adjust items related to the HDMI
connection.
The default settings are underlined and differ
depending on the player model.
◆
HDMI RESOLUTION
Selects the type of video signals output from
the HDMI OUT jack. When you select
AUTO (1920
u
1080p) (default), the player
outputs video signals of the highest resolution
acceptable for your TV. If the picture is not
clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try
another option that suits the disc and your
TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the
instruction manual supplied with the TV/
projector, etc.
You cannot select this when “PhotoTV HD”
mode is activated (page 30).
To reset the setting
If the picture does not appear normal or goes
blank, press
[
/
1
to turn off the player, and
enter “369” using the number buttons on the
remote, then press
[
/
1
to turn on the player
again.
b
In case of “AUTO (1920
u
1080p),” the player
automatically adjusts the video signals that are
suitable for the TV.
Other cases, the player directly send the signal even
if TV cannot accept.
◆
JPEG RESOLUTION
Selects the type of JPEG resolution so that
you can enjoy high picture quality via your
HDMI connection.
You cannot select this when “HDMI
RESOLUTION” is set to “720
u
480/576p” or
“TV TYPE” is set to “4:3 LETTER BOX” or
“4:3 PAN SCAN.”
b
• “(1920
u
1080i) HD
” and “(1920
u
1080i) HD”
are effective only when you set “HDMI
RESOLUTION” to “1920
u
1080i” and “TV
TYPE” to “16:9.”
• If you set this setting to “PhotoTV HD,”
“(1920
u
1080i) HD
” or “(1920
u
1080i) HD,”
effect, rotation, and zoom function are not
available.
• If you want to use effect, rotation, and zoom
function; sets this setting to “SD
,” “HD
,”
or “HD.”
• If you set this setting to “PhotoTV HD,”
“(1920
u
1080i) HD
” or “(1920
u
1080i) HD,”
next image appears after black mute.
• HDMI signal will stop momentarily during
loading or unloading DATA disc or USB (DVP-
NS728H and DVP-NS728HP only).
• When you set to “PhotoTV HD,” the player
changes video signal output from “HDMI
RESOLUTION” to “1920
u
1080i,” “TV TYPE”
to “16:9,” and “YC
B
C
R
/RGB (HDMI)” to
“YC
B
C
R
” automatically even though the current
settings are kept.
• Set this setting to “SD
,” when you want to
view photo files in analogue video outputs with
the HDMI connection.
AUTO
(1
9
20
u
10
8
0p)
Normally, select this.
1
9
20
u
10
8
0
i
Sends 1920
u
1080i video
signals.
12
8
0
u
720p
Sends 1280
u
720p video
signals.
720
u
4
8
0/
576p
Sends 720
u
480/576p video
signals.
PhotoTV HD
Displays extra highly-detailed
picture when connecting to a
Sony’s “PhotoTV HD”-
compatible device.
S
D
Displays standard definition
picture with black frame.
HD
Displays high definition picture
with black frame.
HD
Displays high definition picture
without black frame.
(1
9
20
u
10
8
0
i
)
HD
Displays high definition picture
with black frame at 1920
u
1080
pixels.
(1
9
20
u
10
8
0
i
)
HD
Displays high definition picture
without black frame at
1920
u
1080 pixels.
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YC
B
C
R
/RGB (HDMI)
Selects the type of HDMI signal output from
HDMI OUT jack.
You cannot select this when “PhotoTV HD”
mode is activated (page 30).
b
• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set this
setting to “RGB.”
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
with a DVI jack, “RGB” signals will be
automatically output even when you select
“YC
B
C
R
.”
◆
AUDIO (HDMI)
Selects the type of audio signal output from
the HDMI OUT jack.
b
A loud noise (or no sound) will be output if you
connect the player to a TV that is not compatible
with DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS/MPEG signals and
“AUTO” is selected. In this case, select “PCM.”
◆
CONTROL FOR HDMI
Switches the Control For HDMI setting
on or off.
◆
LANGUAGE FOLLOW
Switches the languages of the DVD player
to the same as the current TV OSD
language.
You cannot select this when “CONTROL
FOR HDMI” is set to “OFF.”
b
• Turn off any display before using this function.
• The OSD language for player keeps if the TV’s
language cannot be supported.
YC
B
C
R
Outputs YC
B
C
R
signals.
RGB
Outputs RGB signals.
AUTO
Normally, select this. Outputs
audio signals according to the
“DIGITAL OUT” settings
(page 36).
PCM
Converts Dolby Digital,
MPEG, or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM
signals to 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.
ON
Allows you to use the
CONTROL FOR HDMI
features (page 11).
OFF
Switches this function off.
ON
Switches this function on.
OFF
Switches this function off.