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 Connecting to an ampli er/AV receiver
You can connect this player to an ampli er/AV receiver to enjoy digital surround sound. With this 
player, the audio connection can be made using either one of the following methods depending on the 
capabilities of the ampli er/AV receiver you connect.
 • HDMI connection
 • Digital audio connection
NOTE
 • Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.
 • For details on output of audio formats, see page 49.
 HDMI connection
* Commercially available
HDMI cable*
Ampli er/
AV receiver
HDMI cable*TV
NOTE
 • When using an HDMI output, 7.1ch Digital Output is available.
 • Audio transmitted in DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio formats is output from 
the HDMI terminal as Bitstream. Connect an ampli er with a built-in decoder to enjoy the  ne sound 
quality.
 • When a connection to a 3D TV is made via an ampli er/AV receiver, it is necessary to connect to a 3D 
compatible ampli er/AV receiver. If the ampli er/AV receiver is not 3D compatible, connect the HDMI 
cable to the TV directly while connecting the player and the ampli er/AV receiver using an optical digital 
cable.