Connections and settings
Connecting to an amplifier
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If your display is not equipped with a Dolby Digital
or MPEG decoder, set the [Digital Output] option
in the audio setup menu to [PCM] (see page 28).
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If your display is not equipped with a DTS de-
coder, set the [Digital Output] option in the audio
setup menu to [OFF] (see page 28). To produce
DTS multi-channel surround sound, connect the
recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of
the digital audio outputs.
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Insert the connector with the arrow facing up-
wards.
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If the picture distorts or stripes appear, check the
HDMI cable.
Tip
For HDMI connections, the resolution for HDMI output
in video setup mode can be preset to Interlace, P-
SCAN, 720p or 1080i.
Important!
Malfunctions may occur if the resolution is
changed while the recorder is connected to
a HDMI socket. In this case, switch the re-
corder off and back on again.
Via HDMI
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) transfers
video and audio data for DVD players, digital receiv-
ers and other AV devices via a single digital connec-
tion. HDMI was developed for HDCP technology (High
Definition Content Protection). HDCP provides protec-
tion during the transfer and receipt of digital content.
HDMI supports the following norms: Standard, Ex-
tended, High Definition Video Plus and Multi-Channel
Surround Sound. Characteristics of HDMI include un-
compressed digital video, a maximum bandwidth of 5
gigabytes per second, a single connection (instead of
several cables and sockets) and communication be-
tween AV source and AV devices such as digital tele-
visions.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are registered trademarks of HDMI licensing
LLC.
Additional information on HDMI
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When connecting an HDMI or DVI-compatible de-
vice, note the following points:
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Switch off the HDMI/DVI device and the recorder.
Then switch on the HDMI/DVI device first of all, wait
30 seconds and switch on the recorder.
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The video input on the connected device must be
configured for this device.
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The connected device must be able to support input
resolutions 720 (1440)x576i, 720x576p, 1280x720p
or 1920x1080i.
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Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices can operate
with this recorder.
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Non-HDCP devices do not display the picture cor-
rectly.
Connecting to an amplifier
Connecting an amplifier with dual channel ana-
logue stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/Pro Logic
Connect the AUDIO OUT L, R sockets on the recorder
to the L, R audio input sockets on the amplifier, re-
ceiver or stereo system via the audio cable
(A)
.
Connecting an amplifier with dual channel digital
stereo (PCM) or an audio/video receiver with mul-
ti-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2 or
DTS)
1. Connect the DIGITAL OUT sockets on the recorder
(OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in-
put socket on the amplifier using an optional digital au-
dio cable (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X).
2. The digital output on the recorder must be activated
(see "Sound" on page 28).
