Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful sound
This model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a Dolby Digital or
DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound.
[Note]
≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
You can enjoy surround sound
by connecting from three to six
speakers.
∫ Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes
≥Digital recording
You can record the digital signal directly to digital recording equipment.
Connect the recording equipment with an optical digital audio cable
(➡ [A] above).
[Note]
≥With DVD, the following conditions must be met: a the disc doesn’t have
protection preventing digital recording, and b the recording equipment
can handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
≥You cannot record DTS signals.
When recording DVDs, make the following settings.
ADVANCED SURROUND: OFF (➡ page 12)
PCM Down Conversion: Yes (➡ page 17)
Dolby Digital: PCM (➡ page 17)
DTS Digital Surround: Off (➡ page 17)
≥Analog recording
You can record to a cassette deck or other recording equipment.
Connect the recording equipment with an audio cable (➡ [B] above).
There are no limitations on recording analog signals as there are with
digital signals.
To enjoy 5.1-ch surround sound
Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder
or a decoder-amplifier combination.
≥Change the settings in “Digital output” to
suit the equipment you connect (➡ page 17).
[Note]
You cannot use DTS Digital Surround
decoders not suited to DVD.
Digital connection
Analog connection
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
Connect a digital amplifier or
system component.
≥Change the settings in “Digital
output” (➡ page 17).
You can enjoy more powerful bass by connecting an active subwoofer.
≥Place the subwoofer as close as possible to the front center.
≥Turn BASS PLUS on to boost the output from the subwoofer (➡ page 13).
≥Adjust the volume on the subwoofer to suit your preference.
To the subwoofer’s input terminal
Audio cable
Amplifier or system
component
Audio cable
Amplifier
Insert fully, with
this side facing up.
Optical digital audio cable
Do not bend sharply when connecting.
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
Connect an analog amplifier or system component.
Connecting an active subwoofer
Speakers (example)
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