SONY DVP-NS76H
Service Manual

DVP-NS71HP/NS75H/NS76H

Custom Settings (CUSTOM
SETUP)
Use this to set up playback related and other settings.

� PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
AUTO The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.

� DivX
Displays the registration code for this player. For more information, go to http://www.divx.com on the Internet.

Settings for the Sound
(AUDIO SETUP)
�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 64). The default settings are underlined.
AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM MPEG: PCM DTS: OFF 48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit

� AUDIO (HDMI)
Selects the type of audio signal output from the HDMI OUT jack.
AUTO Normally, select this. Outputs audio signals according to the �DIGITAL OUT� settings (page 70). Converts Dolby Digital, or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.

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Select �CUSTOM SETUP� in the Setup Display. To use the display, see �Using the Setup Display� (page 64). The default settings are underlined.
CUSTOM SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION:

� TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)
Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded.
OFF AUTO No priority given. Priority given. PCM

ON OFF BRIGHT AUTO OFF

MULTI-DISC RESUME: ON DivX: Registration Code AUDIO (HDMI): AUTO

Note
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 signals and �AUTO� is selected. In this case, select �PCM.�

� AUTO POWER OFF
Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off.
ON The player enters standby mode when left in stop mode for more than 30 minutes. Switches this function off.

� AUDIO ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to �ON.� The player reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the following jacks: � LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks � LINE (RGB)-TV jack
OFF ON Normally, select this position. Select this when the playback sound from the speakers is distorted.

Notes
� When you set the item to �AUTO,� the language may change. The �TRACK SELECTION� setting has higher priority than the �AUDIO� settings in �LANGUAGE SETUP� (page 65). � If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, MPEG, and Dolby Digital audio sound tracks in this order.

OFF

� AUTO PLAY
Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This function is useful when the player is connected to a timer (not supplied).
OFF ON Switches this function off. Automatically starts playback when the player is turned on by a timer (not supplied).

� MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Resume playback can be stored in memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs (page 26).
ON OFF Stores the resume setting in memory for up to 6 discs. Does not store the resume setting in memory. Playback restarts at the resume point only for the current disc in the player.

� AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode 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 (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack only when �DOLBY DIGITAL� is set to �D-PCM� (page 70).
STANDARD Normally select this position. TV MODE WIDE RANGE Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.
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� DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
BRIGHT DARK AUTO DARK Makes the lighting bright. Makes the lighting dark. Makes the lighting dark if you do not operate the player or remote for a short while.

Note
If you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume settings stored in memory may return to the default settings.

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� AUDIO FILTER

Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).
SHARP SLOW Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling. Provides smooth and warm sound.

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,� �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.

� MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
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.

Notes
� 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.�

Settings and Adjustments

Note
There may be little effect by changing the digital filter depending on the disc or playback environment.

� 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 41). This function affects the output of the following jacks: � LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks � LINE (RGB)-TV jack � DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack when �DOLBY DIGITAL� is set to �D-PCM� (page 70).
DOLBY SURROUND NORMAL 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.

Notes
� The AV SYNC function (page 49) is not effective if you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, and set �DOLBY DIGITAL,� �MPEG� or �DTS� to �DOLBY DIGITAL,� �MPEG� or �ON� respectively. � The AV SYNC function (page 49) 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.

Note
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.
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.

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

ON

Note
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.�

� DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack.
ON 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. 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. DOLBY DIGITAL

� 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.
48kHz/16bit The audio signals of converted VIDEOs are always DVD 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.

OFF

Note
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.�

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