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Dolby Digital*
Dolby Digital (when available) provides six independent soundtrack
channels through the optical output jack. This receiver has an SPDIF [IEC-
958] digital PCM or Dolby Digital encoded output that can be connected
to an external Digital Audio Receiver/Decoder equipped with a
compatible optical input (see the “Setup and Connections” section for
more information). With additional equipment you can enjoy more
dynamic and realistic sound.
Requirements
•
Digital Audio Receiver/Decoder with digital optical input jack
•
Programming with digital soundtrack
•
Optical (SPDIF) cable
•
Six speakers: left front, left rear (surround), right front, right rear
(surround), center and sub-woofer
Connections
The diagram at right illustrates the equipment connections and home
theatre speaker arrangements. Check your equipment’s user manuals for
more detailed connection information. (Note: older digital equipment
may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream and could cause
damage to ears, headphones, or speakers. Please read the note at right
for more information.)
Menu Options
When you select Dolby Digital from the Options menu, select:
•
Yes to send a Dolby Digital audio signal (when available) through
the Digital Audio Output jack on the back of the digital satellite
receiver to an optional, compatible six-channel amplifier receiver.
Depending on your audio equipment, you can then choose Dolby
Digital output, PCM (pulse mode modulation), or Autoselect.
Autoselect is recommended for most situations.
•
No to send a digital audio stream in PCM format.
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
Digital Satellite Receiver
DIGITAL
AUDIO
INPUT
Digital A/V Receiver
CENTER
SPEAKER
FRONT
SPEAKER
(RIGHT)
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
SPEAKER
(LEFT)
REAR
SPEAKER
(LEFT)
REAR
SPEAKER
(RIGHT)
OPTICAL
CABLE
Please Read Before Using the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Jack
This digital satellite receiver’s optical
digital output jack fully complies with the
international standard governing this
type of jack (IEC958), and is designed for
connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3 or
PCM) receiver or Dolby Digital (AC-3 or
PCM) decoder. Older equipment, some of
which is not fully compliant with IEC958,
may not be compatible with the Dolby
Digital bitstream. Such a connection using
anything other than a PCM, Dolby Digital,
or Dolby Pro Logic receiver or decoder
could create a high noise level, causing
damage to headphones or speakers.
*Dolby Digital is only available on model DRD480RE.
