Connecting to an Amplifier

(To Enjoy the Sound Advantage of the DVD Player)

Although you can reproduce the DVD Player’s sound from the TV speakers with the connections on the opposite page, connecting with an amplifier and subwoofer provide you high quality dynamic sounds.

To reproduce Dolby Digital surround, MPEG1 audio, MPEG2 audio*, and DTS surround sound, you need to connect to an amplifier with a Dolby Digital, MPEG1 audio, MPEG2 audio*, and DTS decoder respectively.

Before connecting

• Refer to the instruction manual of the amplifier.

• Connect the plugs securely.

•When you connect the DVD Player to the amplifier, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections. Otherwise, the speakers may be damaged.

•Note that one audio/video connection cable is supplied. To use this cable for the analog connection, leave the yellow plug disconnected.

Incomplete

Insert completely

Making a digital connection with the amplifier If the amplifier has a Dolby Digital/DTS/ MPEG1/MPEG2*/Dolby Pro Logic decoder

After completing the steps on page 10, set “Audio Out Select” to “Bitstream” using the menu explained in “Customizing the Function Settings” starting from page 28. See page 32 for direct

An amplifier with a Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG1/ MPEG2* decoder or 2 channel digital stereo

information.

Warning

DO NOT set “Audio Out Select” to “Bitstream” if the amplifier does not have any of the decoders described above. If you do so, high volume sound may be output and damage your hearing as well as the speakers.

If the amplifier doesn’t have any of the above decoders (2 channel digital stereo type amplifier)

After completing the steps on page 10, set “Audio Out Select” to “PCM” using the menu explained in “Customizing the Function Settings” starting from page 28 . See page 32 for direct information.

Note

To digital coaxial input

Coaxial connection cable (not supplied)

DO NOT connect to the AC-3 RF input (e.g. of a Dolby Digital receiver) which is reserved only for video disc players.

To digital optical input

Make either connection depending on the amplifier’s input type.

Optical fiber connection cable (not supplied)

•DO NOT set “Audio Out Select” to “Bitstream.” See “Warning” above.

•If “Audio Out Select” is set to “Analog 2ch,” PCM sounds may not be reproduced depending on the sound format.

: Signal flow

 

VIDEO OUTPUT

ANALOG OUTPUT

DIGITAL

 

OUTPUT

 

S VIDEO VIDEO

DIRECT

TV (ACOUSTICCONTROL )

COMPONENT

L

L

MONO

COAXIAL OPTICAL

VIDEO OUTPUT

 

(DIRECT)

 

Y PB PR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

R

 

 

Making the analog connection with the amplifier

 

(Red)

(White)

 

 

 

DO NOT connect the power cord at this time.

ActiveSubwoofer

(for powerful bass sound)

: Signal flow

If your amplifier has no digital audio input, you can make the analog connection. If the amplifier has a Dolby Pro Logic decoder, you can reproduce the Dolby Pro Logic surround sound.

Stereo audio connection cable

Note

Make sure that “Audio Out Select” is set to “Analog 2ch” (the factory setting) to reproduce the Dolby Pro Logic surround sounds with the analog connection. For details on the “Audio Out Select” setting, see page 32.

(Red) R

(White) L

An amplifier with no digital connection

* Not applicable for USA and Canadian models

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