15
Initial Setup
Unit
Optical digital audio
cable (optional)
Dolby Digital Decoder
dts processing (optional)
Amplifier
Centre speaker
Front
Speaker
Front
Speaker
Subwoofer
Surround
speaker
Surround
speaker
■ Unit
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➛ Dolby Digital Decoder
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➛ Amplifier
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➛ Speaker
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Unit
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➛ dts (digital theater systems) Decoder
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➛ Amplifier
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➛ Speaker
When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or dts are played, Dolby Digital bitstream or dts
bitstream is output from the unit Optical digital audio output connector. When the unit is
connected to a Dolby Digital decoder or dts decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in
your home. [An optical digital audio cable (optional) is required when an optional Dolby
Digital decoder or dts decoder is used.]
Notes on connecting an Optical
digital audio cable (optional)
• Firmly connect the cable to the
connector.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Caution for optical digital audio output
connector:
• When connecting an amplifier (with
an Optical digital input connector)
which does not contain the Dolby
Digital or dts decoder, be sure to
select “OFF” at “Dolby Digital” and
“OFF” at “dts” of the Settings for DVD
Operation “AUDIO OUTPUT” (see
page 47). Otherwise, any attempt to
play DVDs may cause such a high
level of noise that it may be harmful to
your ears and damage your speakers.
• When a dts decoder is connected,
please select “Bitstream” at “dts” of the
Settings for DVD Operation “AUDIO
OUTPUT”. If “OFF” is selected, there
will be no sound. (See page 47).
• Video CDs and CDs can be played
as normal.
Note:
• Some dts decoders which do not
support DVD-dts Interface may not
work properly with the unit.
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