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Connection to an Audio System
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• When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off.
• Refer to each owner’s manual for further information on other devices.
or
OUTPUT
AUDIO
1
R L
OUTPUT
AUDIO
2
R L
Stereo system
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
COAXIAL
O P T I C A L
or
AUDIO
Method 1
Analog audio
input jacks
Digital audio
input jacks
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
Method 2
Audio cable
(supplied)
Audio Coaxial
Digital cable
(commercially
available)
Note
• If output is Dolby Digital encoded audio, connect to a
Dolby Digital decoder and set “Dolby Digital” to
“Stream” for the “Digital Out” setting in the SETUP
menu. (Refer to pages 92-93.)
• If output is DTS encoded audio, connect to a DTS
decoder and set “DTS” to “ON” for the “Digital Out”
setting in the SETUP menu. (Refer to pages 92-93.)
• The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel
surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by
an MD or DAT deck.
• Unless connected to a Dolby Digital decoder or a DTS
decoder, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” and “DTS” to “OFF”
for the “Digital Out” setting in the SETUP menu. Playing a
DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distor-
tion and may also damage the speakers. (Refer to pages
92-93.)
• Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” for the “Digital Out” set-
ting in the SETUP menu for connecting to an MD deck
or DAT deck. (Refer to pages 92-93.)
• By hooking this unit up to a Multi-channel Dolby Digital
decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital 5.1
channel surround sound as heard in the movie theaters.
• By hooking this unit up to the DTS decoder, you can
enjoy 5.1 channel surround system which reproduces the
original sound as truthfully as possible. 5.1 channel sur-
round system is developed by the Digital Theater System,
Inc.
Dolby Digital decoder, DTS
decoder, MD deck or DAT deck
DVD Recorder
Audio Optical
Digital cable
(commercially
available)
Optical cable (not supplied)
• Optical cable (not supplied) may be damaged when bent at sharp angles. Ensure cables are coiled in loops with a
diameter of 15 cm or more when storing them.
• Use a cable which is 3 m or shorter.
• Insert cable plugs firmly into the connectors when making connections.
• If a plug has minor scratches or is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth before inserting it into a connector.
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