Making Connections
Optional Audio Connections
This DVD Player 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 28.
Digital connections
Make digital connections from the DVD Player 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.
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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 28. See page 33 for direct information.
When you are making connections to an amp 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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(optical) | An amplifier or receiver with a Dolby |
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DO NOT connect the power cord until all connections are complete.
Audio cable (not supplied)
Making stereo audio connections
Using an audio cable (sold separately), make audio connections from the ANALOG 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 28. See page 33 for direct information.
Notes
•Be sure to match the colors of the plugs on the cable with the corresponding jacks on the DVD Player 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 (L)
Audio (R) | Analog signal |
Coaxial plug
Digital signal
Optical plug
Digital signal
Signal flow
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