Connecting
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onnecting
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Connecting to an
Amplifier
Make one of the following connections, depending
on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
y
HDMI Audio connection (page 17)
y
Digital Audio connection (page 18)
Since many factors affect the type of audio output,
see “Audio Output Specifications” for details (pages
71-72).
About 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.
Check the receiver manual and the logos on the
front of the receiver. (PCM Stereo, PCM Multi-Ch,
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS
and/or DTS-HD)
Connecting to an Amplifier via
HDMI Output
Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the
corresponding in jack on your amplifier using a
HDMI cable. You will need to activate the player’s
digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on pages 30-
31.)
TV
Amplifier/Receiver
Rear of this unit
TV
HDMI
Cable
HDMI
Cable
Amplifier/Receiver
Connect the amplifier’s HDMI output jack to HDMI
input jack on your TV using a HDMI cable if your
amplifier has HDMI output jack.