Making Connections
Optional Audio Connections
This DVD Changer provides numerous ways to take full advantage of the digital
Be sure to set Digital Audio Out after connection using the setup menu explained in “Customizing the Settings” starting on page 30.
Digital connections
Make digital connections from the DVD Changer to an AV component that features digital input capability or one or more
Make connections from the DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL jack to the digital optical input jack on the AV component using an optical fiber cable (sold separately). Make connections from the DIGITAL OUTPUT COAXIAL jack to the digital coaxial input jack on the AV component using a coaxial cable (sold separately). It is not necessary to make more than one type of digital connection to a single component.
When you are making connections to an amplifier or receiver that has internal Dolby Digital or DTS decoding capabilities, set Digital Audio Out to “Dolby Digital” or “DTS” using the setup menu explained in “Customizing the Settings” starting on page 30. See page 35 for direct information.
When you are making connections to an amprifer or receiver that has digital input capabilities, but no internal decoder, set Digital Audio Out to “PCM” using the
Notes
•Refer to the instructions supplied with the AV component for details on what digital audio formats it is compatible with.
•Even if digital audio connections are made, it is also recommended to make analog connections, because some conditions or media may prohibit digital audio output.
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Making stereo audio connections
Using an audio cable (sold separately), make audio connections from the AUDIO OUTPUT L and R jacks to the corresponding jacks on the stereo component.
Be sure to set Digital Audio Out setting to “PCM” using the setup menu explained in “Customizing the Settings” starting on page 30. See page 35 for direct information.
Notes
•Be sure to match the colors of the plugs on the cable with the corresponding jacks on the DVD Changer and the stereo component: red for R (right) audio and white for L (left) audio.
•Do not make connections to the PHONO or TUNER jacks on the stereo component.
To audio input
An amplifier or receiver
with stereo inputs
Audio cable (not supplied)
Audio (R) | Analog signal |
Audio (L)
Digital signal
Coaxial plug
Digital signal
Optical plug
Signal flow
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