Rotel RDV-985 owner manual Connecting to Audio Equipment with a Digital Input

RDV-985 DVD Player

Connecting to Audio Equipment with a Digital Input

You can enhance the sound quality by con- necting the DIGITAL OUTPUT (optical) of the RDV-985 to the digital input of an ampli- fier, DAT or MD by using an optional digital cable. The digital stereo audio signal from a disc is directly transferred. If you connect the unit to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder or an amplifier with built-in decoder by using an optional digital cable, you can enjoy high-

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When you make the digital connection, also make the analog connection, because, de- pending on the disc type, no audio may be reproduced from the DIGITAL OUTPUT.

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With the digital connection, the unit’s settings for COMPRESSION and DOWN MIX are disabled. Settings for these items must be made from the decoder.

Connecting to an Audio Amplifier or Receiver

You will get better sound quality if you con- nect the audio outputs of the RDV-985 to a high quality amplifier or receiver and use component loudspeakers, rather than those built in to the television.

Connect the ANALOG OUTPUTS of the RDV-985 to any high level input (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an amplifier or receiver.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR 5.1 CHANNEL OPERATION:

If the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” is not set correctly, loud noise may be generated from speakers, possibly damaging them. Before using the RDV-985 in a 5.1 channel system, be sure the proper type of Digital Audio Output has been selected. Use the following procedure.

“PREFERENCE 2”. Use the π/θ Cursor Buttons to select DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT. Use the τ/υCursor Buttons to select “STREAM/PCM”. Press the ON SCREEEN button again to close the Preferences display screen. See page 24 for more inofrmation.

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