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Connectine to a Dolbv Digital Decoder, DTS Decoder, or Amplifier
Some Discs are recorded in-a 5.1 channelE)olbyTPigitalSurround or DigitalTheater System (DT'S) Surround format.
These Discs will sound best ifyou connect the DVD/VCR to a Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder.
• You will need a coaxial digitalaudio cable or an audio optical cable (not supplied). SeeHelpful Hints below.
• If you usethe OPTICAL jack, remove the protective cap.
• If you connect the DVD/VCR to a Dolby Digital Decoder, set DOLBY DIGITAL to ON. Details are on pages68-69.
• If you connect the DVD/VCR to a DTS Decoder, set DTS to ON. Detailsare on pages68-69.
• If the DVD/VCR is not connected to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, set DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS to OFF.
Incorrect settings may cause noise distortion and damage the speakers.
• Select the 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround sound in the Disc menu.
• Connect a subwoofer and the center, front, and surround speakers to the Decoder as described in the Decoder
owner's manual.
• If the Disc is recorded in 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround, you cannot dub the Disc in digital sound using a Mini-
Disc or Digital AudioTape Deck.
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Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT-IN (Antenna In) jack of your DVD/VCR.
Connect a coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to the COAXIAL jack on the DVD/VCR and to the
COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on the Decoder or Amplifier. (Or, you may connect an audio optical
cable (not supplied) to the OPTICAL jack on the DVD/VCR and to the OPTICAL DIGtTALAUDIO IN jack on the
Decoder or Amplifier.)
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Connect the supplied yellow video cable to the yellow DVD/VCRVIDEO OUT jack on the DVD/VCR
and to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV. (Or, you may connect a component video cable or a S-Videocable.Detai/s
are on pages12-13.)
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Plug in the power cord of the Decoder or Amplifier.Turn on the
Decoder or Amplifier and select its Auxiliary IN station. During
Disc playback,you will adjust the volume at the Decoder or Amplifier. See
its owner's manual for details.
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Plug in the'rV's power cord.Turn on theTV and set it to the cor-
rectVideo In channel. During Audio CD playback,you may check the
Disc status on your'iV screen.During DVD playback,you will watch the
program on theT_ See yourTV owner's manualfor details.
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Connect the DVD/VCR's power cord to a power outlet. Press the
POWER button, then press the DVD/VCR OUTPUT button so
that the DVD light appears on the DVD/VCR. "HELLO" will appear
brieflyon the DVD/VCR'S displaypanel.Youshould seethe DVD logo on
the'iV screen briefly.Ifyou do not,check your connections and make sure
the'IV isset to the correctVideo in channel. Ifthere is no discin the
DVD/VCR,"no DISC" will appear on the displaypanel.
Optical cable may be
damaged when bent
at acute angles.
Ensure cables are
coiled in loops with a
diameter of 6 inches or more
when storing them.
Use a cable which is 9.8 feet or
shorter.
Insert cable plugs firmlyinto the
jacks when making connections.
If a plug has minor scratches or is
dirty, clean it with a soft cloth
before inserting it into a jack.
Replace the protective cap on the
OPTICALjack when it is not in
use.