Chapter2Connections
Connecting to an audio system
You can enjoy the benefits of Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD by connecting the HDMI output of your player to an AV receiver with an HDMI audio input. You can listen to
Via HDMI output
Make the connection as below, and set “Digital Output HDMI” ( page 53).
HDMI compatible device
HDMI input
You may need to adjust the HDMI audio output to match the capabilities of your AV amplifier. In this case, set “Digital Output HDMI” ( page 53) to “PCM”.
HDMI output | HDMI input |
HDMI cable | HDMI cable |
(not supplied) | (not supplied) |
AV amplifier
Caution
When you are connecting (via the HDMI OUTPUT jack) an AV decoder that does not have Dolby Digital or DTS decoding capability, be sure to set “Digital Output HDMI” ( page 53) to “PCM” or “Downmixed PCM”. Otherwise, high volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers.
Via optical digital audio output
Make the connection as below, and set “Digital Output SPDIF” ( page 53).
AV amplifier
Digital input
Optical
Optical digital cable (not supplied)
Caution
When you are connecting (via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM jack) an AV decoder that does not have Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoding capability, be sure to set “Digital Output SPDIF” ( page 53) to “PCM”. Otherwise, high volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers.
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