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Connection
Connecting to an amplifier/AV receiverYou 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)