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RQT6043
Advanced operations

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.
ADVANCED SURROUND V.S.S.: OFF (➡ page 10)
PCM Down Conversion: Yes (➡ page 20)
Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround/MPEG: PCM (➡ page 20)
MPEG: Not available in Asia.

∫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.
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

ªAAnalog connection
Connect an analog amplifier or system component.
ªBDigital 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 Advanced Surround off (➡ page 10). Dolby Pro Logic will not function correctly if Advanced Surround is on.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
CENTER
AUDIO OUT
SUB-
WOOFER
R
R
FRONT
R
SURROUND
VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
OPTICAL
SURROUND
L
FRONT
L
L
2ch5.1ch
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
CENTER
AUDIO OUT
SUB-
WOOFER
R
R
FRONT
R
SURROUND
VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
OPTICAL
SURROUND
L
FRONT
L
L
2ch5.1ch

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