Sony dvp-ns78h User Manual

“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound 
according to the playback and connection 
conditions.

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup 
Display. To use the display, see “Using the 
Setup Display” (page 56).
The default settings are underlined.

◆ 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
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI  OUT 

jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set 
to “D-PCM” (page 63).

◆ 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. For details on the 
rear signal components, see “Checking the 
audio signal format” (page 45). This function 
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT 

jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to 
“D-PCM” (page 63).

◆ DIGITAL OUT

Selects if audio signals are output via the 
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT 
jack.

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 19.
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.

• The AV SYNC function (page 36) 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 36) 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.

STANDARD 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.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

STANDARD

ON

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:

D-PCM

PCM

DTS:

OFF

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

48kHz/16bit

AUDIO (HDMI):

AUTO

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 analogue circuit is minimal. 
If you are using the HDMI OUT jack, 
PCM sound will be output depending 
on the connected equipment. If the 
signal is encrypted for copyright 
protection purposes, the signal is only 
output as 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.