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Connection
Connecting to an amplifier/AV receiver
You can connect this player to an amplifier/AV receiver to enjoy digital surround
sound. With this player, the audio connection can be made using either one of
the following methods depending on the capabilities of the amplifier/AV receiver
you connect.
• HDMI connection
• Digital audio connection
NOTE
• Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.
• For details on output of audio formats, see page 54.

HDMI connection

HDMI cable*
TV HDMI cable* Amplifier/
AV receiver
* Commercially available
NOTE
•When using an HDMI output, 7.1 ch Digital Output is available.
•Audio transmitted in DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio
formats is output from the HDMI terminal as Bitstream. Connect an amplifier with a
built-in decoder to enjoy the fine sound quality.
•When a connection to a 3D TV is made via an amplifier/AV receiver, it is necessary to
connect to a 3D compatible amplifier/AV receiver.
If the amplifier/AV receiver is not 3D compatible, connect the HDMI cable to the TV
directly while connecting the player and the amplifier/AV receiver using an optical
digital cable.

Digital audio connection

You can connect an amplifier/AV receiver using an optical digital audio cable
(commercially available).
Optical digital cable*
Amplifier/AV receiver
* Commercially available
NOTE
•When using OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT, 5.1ch Digital Output is available. (7.1ch
Digital Output is not available.)
EAfter connecting
•If necessary, perform the Audio Video Settings. (Pages 42–43)
•Prepare the desired disc or content and start playback. (Pages 25–34)