D-1 : Connecting to the 5.1 ch input jacks

You can enjoy 5.1 ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS, or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this player. Note that 7.1-channel MPEG signals are mixed down to 5.1-channel signals.

D-2 : Connecting to a digital input jack

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player.

zHints

•For connection D-2

For correct speaker location, refer to the operating instructions of the connected components.

•To enhance the sound performance:

–Use high-performance speakers.

–Use front, rear, and centre speakers of the same size and performance.

–Place the subwoofer between the left and right front speakers.

Notes

For connection D-2

•After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “DTS” in Quick Setup (page 28). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “MPEG”.

•When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “96kHz/24bit” (page 86).

•Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the DIGITAL OUT jack.

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