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to a Dolbv Digital
Decoder,
DTS Decoder, or Amplifier
Some Discs are recorded in-a 5.1 channelE)olbyTPigitalSurround or DigitalTheater System (DT'S) Surround format.
These Discs will sound best if you connect the DVD/VCR to a Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder.
• You will need a coaxial digital audio cable or an audio optical cable (not supplied). SeeHelpful Hints below.
• If you use the OPTICAL jack, remove the protective cap.
• If you connect the DVD/VCR to a Dolby Digital Decoder, set DOLBY DIGITAL to ON. Details are on pages 68-69.
• If you connect the DVD/VCR to a DTS Decoder, set DTS to ON. Detailsare on pages 68-69.
• If the DVD/VCR is not connected to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, set DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS to OFF.
Incorrect settings may cause noise distortion and damage the speakers.
• Select the 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround sound in the Disc menu.
• Connect a subwoofer and the center, front, and surround speakers to the Decoder as described in the Decoder
owner's manual.
• If the Disc is recorded in 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround, you cannot dub the Disc in digital sound using a Mini-
Disc or Digital AudioTape Deck.
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Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT-IN
(Antenna
In) jack of your DVD/VCR.
Connect a coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to the COAXIAL
jack on the DVD/VCR
and to the
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN jack on the Decoder or Amplifier. (Or, you may connect an audio optical
cable (not supplied) to the OPTICAL jack on the DVD/VCR and to the OPTICAL DIGtTALAUDIO
IN jack on the
Decoder or Amplifier.)
3
Connect the supplied yellow video cable to the yellow DVD/VCRVIDEO
OUT jack on the DVD/VCR
and to the VIDEO
IN jack on the TV. (Or, you may connect a component video cable or a S-Videocable.Detai/s
are on pages 12-13.)
4
Plug in the power cord of the Decoder or Amplifier.Turn
on the
Decoder or Amplifier and select its Auxiliary IN station. During
Disc playback,you will adjust the volume at the Decoder or Amplifier. See
its owner's manual for details.
5
Plug in the'rV's
power cord.Turn on theTV
and set it to the cor-
rectVideo
In channel. During Audio CD playback, y ou may check the
Disc status on your'iV
screen. During DVD playback, y ou will watch the
program on theT_ See yourTV owner's manualfor details.
6
Connect the DVD/VCR's
power cord to a power outlet. Press the
POWER
button, then press the DVD/VCR
OUTPUT
button so
that the DVD light appears on the DVD/VCR.
"HELLO" will appear
briefly on the DVD/VCR'S displaypanel.Youshould seethe DVD logo on
the'iV screen briefly.If you do not, check your connections and make sure
the'IV is set to the correctVideo in channel. If there is no disc in the
DVD/VCR,"no
DISC" will appear on the displaypanel.
Optical cable may be
damaged when bent
at acute angles.
Ensure cables are
coiled in loops with a
diameter of 6 inches or more
when storing them.
Use a cable which is 9.8 feet or
shorter.
Insert cable plugs firmly into the
jacks when making connections.
If a plug has minor scratches or is
dirty, clean it with a soft cloth
before inserting it into a jack.
Replace the protective cap on the
OPTICALjack when it is not in
use.
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