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Note
≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
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AAnalog connection
Connect an analog amplifier or system component.
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BDigital connection
Connect a digital amplifier or system component.
Change “Digital output” (➡ page 20).
To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic
≥If you connect an amplifier that can decode Dolby Pro Logic, you will also need to connect center and surround speakers to enjoy surround
sound. Read the instructions for the equipment for connection details.
≥Turn V.S.S. off (➡ page 10). Dolby Pro Logic will not function correctly if V.S.S. is on.
Recording to MDs or cassette tapes
To make a digital recording
1. Connect the recording equipment with an optical digital audio
cable (➡ [B] above).
2. When recording DVDs, make the following settings.
V.S.S.: OFF (➡ page 10)
PCM Down Conversion: Yes (➡ page 20)
Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround/MPEG: PCM (➡ page 20)

∫Analog recording

You can record to an MD or cassette deck. Using analog connection
means sound will be unaffected by the copy guards found on DVDs.
To make an analog recording
Connect the recording equipment with an audio cable (➡ [A] above).

∫Digital recording

You can record the digital signal directly onto an MD.
The signals on DVDs will be converted to 48 kHz/16 bit linear PCM.
Ensure the following conditions are met.
≥There is no copy guard recorded on the disc.
≥The recording equipment can handle a sampling frequency of
48 kHz.
DIGITAL OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
OPTICAL
5.1ch
AUDIO OUT
L
2ch
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
OUT S-VIDEO
OUT
CENTER
SUB-
WOOFER
FRONTSURROUND
L L
R R R
DIGITAL OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
OPTICAL
5.1ch
AUDIO OUT
L
2ch
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
OUT S-VIDEO
OUT
CENTER
SUB-
WOOFER
FRONTSURROUND
L L
R R R

R

L

AUX IN OPTICAL

Amplifier or system component
Insert fully,
with this side
facing up.
Optical digital audio cable
Do not bend when connecting.
Audio cable
WhiteRed