14
Connecting to an Amplifier
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/
Pro Logic
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on
the recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your
amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio
cables
(A)
.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/
Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel
decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)
1. Connect one of the recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT jacks (OPTICAL
O
or COAXIAL
X
) to the
corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an
optional digital (optical
O
or coaxial
X
) audio cable.
2. You will need to activate the recorder’s digital
output. (See “Audio Settings” on page 22).
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 recorder (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 receiver
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.
– This recorder does not perform internal (2 channel)
decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS
multi channel surround, you must connect this
recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of
this recorder’s digital audio outputs.
R
L
AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL INPUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL
Amplifier (Receiver)
Rear of the recorder
A
X
O
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.
