Hitachi DV-DS163A Connecting to an Amplifier, Digital Multi-channel sound, Amplifier Receiver

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Connecting to an Amplifier

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A).

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)

1.Connect one of the recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (optical O or coaxial X) audio cable.

2.You will need to activate the recorder’s digital output. (See “Audio Settings” on page 19).

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:

Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection 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 digital audio outputs.

Rear of the recorder

Hookup and Settings

Amplifier (Receiver)

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of DTS, Inc.

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Contents 01EN01DVDS253AAU.book Page 1 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 339 PM Serial Number Contents Title List and Editing DubbingReference Symbol Used in this Manual About the Symbol DisplayMoisture Condensation Recordable and Playable Discs AccessoriesPlayable Discs IntroductionRecordable DVD discs Example About the internal hard disk drive Remote Control OperationAvailability of copying or moving feature Remote Control Battery InstallationInserting/Removing the Memory Card Using Memory CardCard useable on this unit Regarding Write ProtectFront Panel Remote Control Connecting to the Aerial Rear Panel RF coaxial connection Connections to Your TV Hookup and SettingsHdmi compatible TV Rear of the recorder About Hdmi Hdmi connectionConnecting to an Amplifier Digital Multi-channel soundAmplifier Receiver DV Digital Camcorder Front of the recorder Accessory Audio/Video ConnectionsConnecting to the Input 1 or Input 2 Jacks Connecting a Digital CamcorderGeneral Operation Using the Home MenuInitial Settings General SettingsProgram Edit Program EditManual Clock Set TV Aspect Standard and WideSettings Language SettingsLock Parental Control Settings Recording Settings Finalize Disc SettingsAuto Chapter Disc FormatDisc Protect Disc LabelGeneral Explanation On-Screen Display Displaying Information While Watching TVDisplaying Disc Information on-screen General Playback Features PlaybackButtons Operations Discs HDD Time Search HDD RAM -RWVR-RWVideo If a menu screen is displayed DVD VCDMoving to another Title HDD RAM Marker SearchPlaying a DivX Movie File 3D Surround RAM -RWVR-RWVideo-RLast Condition Memory DVD Movie List menu options DivX file requirementPlayable Audio format AC3, PCM, MP2, MP3, WMA MP3/WMA audio file requirement Playing an Audio CD or MP3/ WMA fileAudio CD and Music menu options RandomProgram Playback with Audio CD/MP3/WMA Photo List menu options Viewing a Jpeg FileView Slide Shows Photo file requirementSkip Images Rotate ImagesEditing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX file Erasing a files/foldersNaming a file Moving a files Copying a files to another media or folderDisc types About DVD recordingAbout HDD recording Recording time and picture qualityRecording Time Shift HDDBasic Recording from a TV Changing TV Audio ChannelTo Pause the Recording To Extend the Recording Time Instant Timer RecordingTimer Recording Checking the Recording Time01EN01DVDS253AAU.book Page 40 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 339 PM S / T CODESystemRecording from an External Input Checking Timer Recording DetailsStopping a Timer Recording in Progress Timer Recording TroubleshootingRecording from a Digital Camcorder TroubleshootingRecording from DV Input Before DV dubbingSimultaneous recording and playback Playback another title during recordingPlayback current title during recording Title List and Editing Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview01EN01DVDS253AAU.book Page 46 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 339 PM Titles, Chapters and Parts Original and Playlist Editing VR ModeAdding Chapter Markers Changing Title ThumbnailsMaking a New Playlist Adding Title/Chapters to Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter Deleting a Part HDD RAM -RWVRTime Search HDD RAM -RWVR Naming a Title HDD RAM -RWVRSort HDD Undoing/Redoing RAM -RWVRCombining Titles HDD Combining Chapters Divide HDD +RWFull Play Moving a Playlist ChapterHide a Chapter/Title +RW +R Protect a TitleWhat is ‘CPRM’? Before DubbingFast copying Maximum 12× Re-encode copying Dubbing from HDD to DVDDubbing from DVD to HDD DubbingOne Touch Copy DVD to HDD One Touch Copy HDD to DVDDisplay on other Recorders or Players Additional InformationReference Overwriting Recording +RWArea Codes Language CodesTV Control Buttons By pressing You can Controlling TV with Remote ControlControlling other TVs with the remote Code numbers of controllable TVsCS-ELECTRONICS Reference Symptom Cause Solution TroubleshootingResetting the recorder Specifications 01EN01DVDS253AAU.book Page 1 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 339 PM *5$