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CHAPTER 7
Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras
7
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Setting the Digital Out format
If you are using the optical digital audio out jack to connect your DIRECTV
®
HD Receiver to
a digital audio receiver, you should use this preference setting to tell your DIRECTV
®
HD
Receiver whether your audio receiver processes PCM digital audio signals or Dolby Digital
audio signals. See the manual for your audio receiver if you are not sure.
To set the Digital Out format preference, follow these steps:
1
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
2
Highlight the Setup menu item, then press the SELECT button.
3
Highlight the Preferences menu item, then press the SELECT button.
4
Highlight the Audio menu item, then press the SELECT button.
The Audio menu appears.
5
Highlight the Digital Out menu item, then press the SELECT button.
A list appears from which you can choose Dolby Digital or PCM audio formats.
6
Highlight the format supported by your audio receiver,
then press the SELECT button.
When you select a format the Digital Out list disappears.
Your selection is indicated in the Digital Out line on the
Audio menu.