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Connections
BITSTREAM/
PCM
L
ANALOG
R
VIDEO
Y
P
B
P
R
S
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
Warning
• When you are connecting (via the BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT jack) an AV decoder that does not have Dolby Digital,
Digital Theater Systems (DTS) or MPEG2 decoding function, be sure to set “Audio Out Select” to “PCM” from the on-
screen displays
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. Otherwise, high volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers.
• When playing DTS-encoded discs (DVD video discs and audio CDs), excessive noise may be output from the analog
stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, you should take proper precautions when the ANALOG
AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of the DVD video player are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital
Surround™ playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround™ decoder system must be connected to the
BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder
MPEG2 sound
You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with dynamic
realistic sound by connecting an amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder
or MPEG2 audio processor.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input
2 channel digital stereo
You can enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 channel digital stereo by connecting an
amplifier equipped with a digital audio input and speaker system (right and left front
speakers).
Notes
• DO NOT connect the BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player to the AC-3 RF input of a Dolby Digital
Receiver. This input on your A/V Receiver is reserved for Laserdisc use only and is incompatible with the BITSTREAM/PCM
AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player.
• Connect the BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player to the “COAXIAL” input of a Receiver or Processor.
• Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected equipment as well.
• When you connect the DVD video player to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment
from the wall outlet before making any connections.
• The output sound of the DVD video player has a wide dynamic range. Be sure to adjust the receiver’s volume to a moderate
listening level. Otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound.
• Turn off the amplifier before you connect or disconnect the DVD video player’s power cord. If you leave the amplifier power
on, the speakers may be damaged.
• Use DVD video discs encoded via
the MPEG2 recording system.
• Make the following setting.
On-screen display
Select:
Page
“Bitstream”
“Audio Out Select”
Recording system
MPEG
• Make the following setting.
On-screen display
Select:
Page
“PCM”
“Audio Out Select”
Amplifier equipped
with an MPEG2
audio decoder
Amplifier equipped
with a digital audio
input
BITSTREAM/
PCM
L
ANALOG
R
VIDEO
Y
P
B
P
R
S
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
To BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT
75
Ω
coaxial cable
To digital audio input
To BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT
75
Ω
coaxial cable
To digital audio input
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