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Connection to an Connection to an AmplifierAmplifier
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro
Logic
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or AV OUT
AUDIO) jacks on the Recorder to the audio left and
right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo
system using the audio cables (A) supplied.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video
receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder
(Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)
1. Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITALAUDIO
OUT jacks (OPTICAL O, COAXIALX) to the
corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an
optional digital (OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) audio
cable.
2. You will need to activate the Recorder’s digital
output. (See [Audio Settings] on page 22).

Digital Multi-channel sound

Adigital multi-channel connection provides the best
sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel
Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the
audio formats supported by your Recorder (MPEG 2,
Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual
and the logos on the front of the receiver.
Notes:
•Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital
output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream
is selected.
•
If the audio format of the digital output does not match the
capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a
strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
•Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connec-
tion can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped
with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.
•To see the audio format of the current DVD in the on-
screen display, press AUDIO.
•This Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel)
decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi
channel surround, you must connect this Recorder to a
DTS compatible receiver via one of this Recorder’s digi-
tal audio outputs.
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AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL INPUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL
Amplifier (Receiver)
Rear of Recorder

AX O

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.