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Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two chan-
nel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiv-
er equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby
Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)
1. Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT jacks (COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in
jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital
(COAXIAL X) audio cable.
2. You will need to activate the Recorder ’s digital
output. (See [Audio Settings] on page 21).
Digital Multi-channel sound
A digital multi-channel connection provides the best
sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel
Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the
audio formats supported by your Recorder (MPEG 2,
Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual
and the logos on the front of the receiver.
Caution:
Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital
output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio
stream is selected.
Notes:
•
If the audio format of the digital output does not match the
capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a
strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
• Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connec-
tion can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped
with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.
•To see the audio format of the current DVD in the on-
screen display, press AUDIO.
• This Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel)
decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi
channel surround, you must connect this Recorder to a
DTS compatible receiver via one of this Recorder’s digi-
tal audio outputs.
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to
Recorder
Connect the AV 1 IN or AV 2 IN jacks on the
Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your acces-
sory component, using the optional audio/video
cables. (Refer to page 37 for [Recording from
External Components].)
Note:
If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel,
the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available.
Connecting a Digital Camcorder
Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV
in/out jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front
panel DV IN jack of this Recorder.
Note:
This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is
not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS
video decks.
Front of Recorder
Rear of Recorder
DV Digital Camcorder
Front of Recorder
DV
IN/OUT
Hookup and
Settings