Integra DPC-7.7 Connecting an AV receiver, Connecting a Stereo Amp, Analog Connection

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Connecting an AV receiver

To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound, you need to connect one of the DPC-7.7 digital audio outputs to the digital input on a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder or an AV receiver with built-in decoders.

Analog Connection

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the DPC-7.7’s ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTs to a pair of analog audio inputs on your AV receiver, as shown.

Signal flow

L

R

ANALOG

Notes:

•Make sure that the Digital/HDMI Audio Out setting on the Audio menu is set to All (see page 47). Other- wise, you won’t get surround sound.

•Also refer to the connection information supplied with your AV receiver or decoder.

•When playing Dolby Digital or DTS source material, be sure to select Dolby Digital or DTS decoding, respectively, on your AV receiver or decoder. See the relevant manuals.

•You can experience Dolby Digital only with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital logo. Likewise, you can experience DTS only with DVDs or CDs that bear the DTS logo.

(white) (red)

INPUT

Connecting a Stereo Amp

RCA/phono cable

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Digital Connection

Use an optical (or coaxial) digital audio cable to connect the DPC-7.7’s COAXIAL (or OPTICAL) DIGITAL

This section explains how to connect the DPC-7.7 to a stereo amp for better sound quality than that of most TVs. This is ideal for playing your audio CDs and MP3/ WMA discs in the DPC-7.7. DVD-Video discs will sound better too.

Analog Connection

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the DPC-7.7’s ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTs to a pair of analog audio inputs on your stereo amp, as shown.

Signal flow

L

R

ANALOG

AUDIO OUTPUT to an optical (or coaxial) input on your AV receiver, as shown.

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INPUT

Coaxial digital

 

Signal flow

cable (supplied)

 

 

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Optical

 

 

 

 

digital

 

 

cable

Connect one or

 

the other

OPTICAL

COA

 

 

XIAL

 

 

AV component with

Dolby Digital/DTS decoder

RCA/phono cable

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Note:

•When you use the analog audio outputs, don’t play DTS CDs or don’t select DTS soundtracks on DVD-Video discs. Doing so will produce unpleasant digital noise, which may damage your equipment.

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Contents DPC-7.7 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsInstalling this Unit FCC Information for User PrecautionsFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug Label on the right is applied on the rear panelContents DPC-7.7 Features Supplied AccessoriesIntroduction DPC-7.7 supports the following discs IntroductionDisc Notes Supported DiscsMP3/WMA/JPEG Compatibility DVD Region Numbers Disc Content OrganizationFunction Support About this ManualStoring Discs Cleaning DiscsAbout WMA Handling DiscsCompressed digital video format used for Video CDs DPC-7.7-related TerminologyJpeg Joint Photographic Experts Group Compressed file format used to store digital pho- tosFront Panel Controls & ConnectorsDisplay Controls & ConnectorsIR IN/OUT Rear PanelRemote Controller Aspect/Zoom button 43 Resolution buttonSetup button Chain Mode buttonInstalling the Remote Controller’s Batteries Before Using the DPC-7.7Using the Remote Controller Optical Digital Jack Connecting the DPC-7.7AV Cables & Connectors Before Making Any ConnectionsConnecting Your TV or Projector Connecting the DPC-7.7Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVs Digital Connection Connecting an AV receiverConnecting a Stereo Amp Analog ConnectionAV receiver Connecting a Component with an Hdmi InputWhat is HDMI? Using HdmiAudio Formats Connecting -compatible ComponentsHdmi & the DPC-7.7 VideoAC Inlet Plug the supplied power cord intoConnect the IR receiver to the DPC-7.7 as shown below Controlling the DPC-7.7 When It’s Out of RangeControlling AV Components that are Out of Range Controlling Other Out-of-range AV ComponentsPowering Up the DPC-7.7 Powering Up & Setting Up the DPC-7.7First Time Setup Loading & Removing Discs Basic PlaybackLoading Discs During Playback Basic PlaybackSelecting Discs Stop To stop playback, press the Stop Button Starting, Pausing & Stopping PlaybackStart To start playback, press the Play Button Pause To pause playback, press Pause buttonSee page 25 Navigating Disc MenusLoad and select a DVD-Video DiscFor audio CDs Using the Disc Navigation WindowLoad and select an audio CD or MP3, WMA, or Jpeg discLoad and select a disc SelectingTitles, Chapters &Tracks by NumberPress the Stop button to stop PlaybackLocating Specific Points in Time Fast Forward & Reverse Frame-by-Frame PlaybackSlow-motion Playback Adjusting the Display BrightnessUsing Jpeg CDs All discs are played consecutively Using Chain ModeUsing Party Mode Chain Mode indicator flashes on the displayRepeat Playback Advanced PlaybackRandom Playback Advanced PlaybackInserting New Items in the List Memory PlaybackDeleting Items from the List Selecting Camera AnglesEditing Steps Selecting Subtitles Selecting Languages & Audio FormatsAudio Subtitle Turn Hdmi on or off Setting the HdmiPress the Resolution button to Press the Resolution button onDisc and press the Play but Using Last MemoryButton once or twice To resume playback, selectZooming Displaying InformationConfiguring the DPC-7.7 TV Shape Using the Onscreen Setup MenusConfiguring the DPC-7.7 Picture MenuHD Resolution View ModeHdmi Output Setting Progressive SettingAudio Menu Language Menu Operating Setting MenuDisplay Menu Change the Security Code Parental LockSelecting Other Languages Initial Setup MenuLanguage Code List TV Shape-see Hdmi Output Setting-see On-Screen Language-seeTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Hdmi Status Mode Restoring the Default SettingsAbnormal Behavior Specifications Memo 3 4 4 2 1

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