AConnecting to audio L/R jacks
This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound.
You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select from “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” of the surround effects (page 33).
Surround 1
Surround 2
*2 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
zHints
•For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
•During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks can also output digital audio signals.
Notes
•During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing VIDEO.
•After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under “Audio Connection Setup” in Easy Setup (page 22). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.
•With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.
•The recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of 2 channels or more.
•When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a
Surround 3
Virtual speaker
BConnecting to a digital audio input jack
Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch).
*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the
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