13
Getting Started
If you have a digital component such as a
receiver (amplifier) with a digital connector, DAT
or MD
Connect the component via the OPTICAL or COAXIAL
connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not
supplied).
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When using an optical digital connecting cord
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When using a coaxial digital connecting cord
Notes
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be
connected.
• You cannot make digital audio recordings of discs recorded in
multi-channel surround format directly using an MD deck or
DAT deck.
When you make the connections above, do not set
“DOLBY DIGIT AL” to “DOLBY DIGIT AL,” “MPEG” to “MPEG”
and “DTS” to “ON.” If you do, a loud noise will suddenly
come out from the speakers, af
fecting your ears or causing
the speakers to be damaged.
Optical digital connecting cord
(not supplied)
CD/DVD player
Receiver (Amplifier)
with a digital
connector, MD deck,
DAT deck, etc.
Coaxial digital connecting cord
CD/DVD player
Receiver (Amplifier)
with a digital
connector, MD deck,
DAT deck, etc.
(not supplied)
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If you have a digital component with a built-in DTS, Dolby
Digital or MPEG decoder
You can enjoy multichannel surround sound by connecting the
component via the OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an
optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied). For
details on hookups and settings, see page 15.
Setups for the player
Some setups are necessary for the player depending on
the components to be connected.
Use the setup display to change the various settings.
For details on using the setup display, see page 42.
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To listen to the sound thr
ough speakers connected
to a receiver (amplifier) having a digital connector or
to output the sound to a digital component such as
a DAT or MD deck
When you play a DVD, set “DIGITAL OUT” in
“AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” and then set “DOLBY
DIGITAL” to “D-PCM,” “MPEG” to “PCM” and “DTS”
to “OFF” in the setup display (page 51). These are the
default settings.
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL (AC–3)
/MPEG
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL (AC–3)
/MPEG
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL