11
Preparation
Connection to an Amplifier
You can only listen to DVD playback using COAXIAL
(X)
and AUDIO OUT
(A2)
connections.
The
VCR will still be heard through the DVD/VCR
AUDIO
OUT
(A1)
jack.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro
Logic
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or
DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT) jacks on the unit to the audio
left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or
stereo system using the audio cables
(A1, A2
)
supplied.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two chan-
nel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiv-
er equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby
Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)
1. Connect one of the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks (COAXIAL
X
) to the corresponding jack on
your amplifier. Use an optional digital (COAXIAL
X
) audio cable.
2. You will need to activate the unit’s digital output.
(See “AUDIO” on page 16).
Digital Multi-channel sound
A digital multi-channel connection provides the best
sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel
Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the
audio formats supported by your unit (MPEG 2, Dolby
Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the
logos on the front of the receiver.
Caution
Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital
output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio
stream is selected.
Notes:
•
If the audio format of the digital output does not
match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiv-
er will produce a strong, distorted sound or no
sound at all.
•
Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital
connection can only be obtained if your receiver is
equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.
•
To see the audio format of the current DVD in the
on-screen display, press AUDIO.
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to
unit
Connect the VCR IN LINE 1 or LINE 2 jacks on the
unit to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory
component, using the optional audio/video cables.
(Refer to page 20 for “Recording from External
Components”.)
DIGITAL INPUT
COAXIAL
L
R
AUDIO INPUT
Rear of DVD+VCR
Amplifier (Receiver)
A2
A1
X
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
