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Connectine to a Dolbv Digital Decoder, DTS Decoder, or Amplifier

Some Discs are recorded in-a 5.1 channelE)olbyTPigitalSurround or DigitalTheater System (DT'S)Surround format. These Discs will sound best if you connect the DVD/VCR to a Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder.

•You will need a coaxial digital audio cable or an audio optical cable (not supplied). SeeHelpful Hints below.

•If you use the OPTICAL jack, remove the protective cap.

•If you connect the DVD/VCR to a Dolby Digital Decoder, set DOLBY DIGITAL to ON. Details are on pages 68-69.

•If you connect the DVD/VCR to a DTS Decoder, set DTS to ON. Detailsare on pages 68-69.

•If the DVD/VCR is not connected to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, set DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS to OFF. Incorrect settings may cause noise distortion and damage the speakers.

•Select the 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround sound in the Disc menu.

•Connect a subwoofer and the center, front, and surround speakers to the Decoder as described in the Decoder owner'smanual.

•If the Disc is recorded in 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround, you cannot dub the Disc in digital sound using a Mini- Disc or Digital AudioTape Deck.

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Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT-IN (Antenna In) jack of your DVD/VCR.

Connect a coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to the COAXIAL jack on the DVD/VCR and to the

COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on the Decoder or Amplifier. (Or, you may connect an audio optical cable (not supplied) to the OPTICAL jack on the DVD/VCR and to the OPTICAL DIGtTALAUDIO IN jack on the

Decoder or Amplifier.)

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Connect the supplied yellow video cable to the yellow DVD/VCRVIDEO OUT jack on the DVD/VCR and to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV. (Or, you may connect a component video cable or a S-Videocable.Detai/sare on pages 12-13.)

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Plug in the power cord of the Decoder or Amplifier.Turn on the Decoder or Amplifier and select its Auxiliary IN station. During

Disc playback,you will adjust the volume at the Decoder or Amplifier. See its owner'smanual for details.

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Plug in the'rV's power cord.Turn on theTV and set it to the cor-

rectVideo In channel. During Audio CD playback,you may check the

Disc status on your'iV screen. During DVD playback,you will watch the program on theT_ See yourTV owner'smanualfor details.

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Connect the DVD/VCR's power cord to a power outlet. Press the POWER button, then press the DVD/VCR OUTPUT button so that the DVD light appears on the DVD/VCR. "HELLO" will appear briefly on the DVD/VCR'Sdisplaypanel.Youshould seethe DVD logo on

the'iV screen briefly. If you do not, check your connections and make sure the'IV is set to the correctVideo in channel. If there is no disc in the

DVD/VCR,"no DISC" will appear on the displaypanel.

Optical cable may be damaged when bent

at acute angles. Ensure cables are

coiled in loops with a diameter of 6 inches or more when storing them.

Use a cable which is 9.8 feet or shorter.

Insert cable plugs firmly into the jacks when making connections. If a plug has minor scratches or is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth before inserting it into a jack. Replace the protective cap on the OPTICALjack when it is not in

use.