Connecting Amplifier (5.1 ch Surround system) [Digital connection] DECK Dolby Digital Decoder Amplifier Speaker

or

DECK DTS (digital theater systems) Decoder Amplifier Speaker

When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS are played, Dolby Digital bitstream or DTS bitstream is output from the DECK OPTICAL digital audio output connector. When DECK is connected to a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in your home. [An optical digital audio cable (optional) is required when an optional Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder is used.]

Notes on connecting an optical digital audio cable (optional)

Firmly connect the cable to the connector.

(Connection)

Initial Setup

 

 

 

 

Surround

Surround

 

 

Speaker

Speaker

 

 

[5.1ch Surround system]

 

 

 

Center

 

DVD/VCR DECK

 

Speaker

 

 

 

 

(Rear)

Decoder with

 

Front

 

Dolby Digital /DTS

Front

 

processing (optional)

Speaker

Speaker

Optical Digital Audio Cable (optional)

To Optical

Digital Audio

Input Connector

Amplifier

Subwoofer

Caution for optical digital audio output connector:

When connecting an amplifier (with an Optical Digital Input Connector) which does not contain the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, be sure to select “PCM” at “Dolby Digital” and “PCM” at “dts” of the Settings for DVD Operation “AUDIO OUTPUT” (see p. 48). Otherwise, any attempt to play DVDs may cause such a high level of noise that it may be harmful to your ears and damage your speakers.

When a Dolby Digital/DTS decoder is connected, please select “Bitstream” at “dts” or “Dolby Digital” of the Settings for DVD Operation “AUDIO OUTPUT”.

If “PCM” is selected, there will be stereo sound. (See p. 48).

Video CDs and CDs can be played as usual.

Note:

Some DTS decoders which do not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly with DECK.

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Panasonic PV-D4743S manual To Optical Digital Audio Input Connector, Firmly connect the cable to the connector

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