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 58.

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.

HDMI connection

HDMI cable*

TV

HDMI cable*

Amplifier/

 

 

AV receiver

*Commercially available

Digital audio connection

You can connect an amplifier/AV receiver using an optical digital audio cable (commercially available).

Connection

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.)

EEAfter connecting

•If necessary, perform the Audio Video Settings. (Pages 46–47)

•Prepare the desired disc or content and start playback. (Pages 26–37, 59)

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