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Notes:
Connecting Your Hi-Fi Amp
Y Be sure to set the Digital Out�>Dolby Digital setting to
This section explains how to connect the DPC-7.4 to a stereo ODolby Digital>PCM� (see page 42). Otherwise an
hi-Å¢ amp or receiver for better sound quality than that of most unpleasant digital noise may be heard, which may damage
TVs. This is ideal for playing your audio CDs and MP3/your equipment.
WMA discs in the DPC-7.4. DVD-Videos and Video CDs
YNever connect the DPC-7.4 to the AC-3RF input on a
will sound better too. You can also enjoy Dolby Pro Logic, so
Dolby Digital receiver. The AC-3RF format is not sup-
long as your receiver supports it.
ported by the DPC-7.4.
Analog Connection
Connecting for Dolby Digital or DTS
Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the DPC-7.4Os
ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTs to a pair of analog audio To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound, you need to
inputs on your hi-Å¢ amp or receiver, as shown.connect one of the DPC-7.4 digital audio outputs to the dig-
ital input on a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder or an AV
Signal flow
receiver with built-in decoders.
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This hookup example will also allow you to enjoy Dolby Pro
Logic, so long as your decoder or AV receiver supports it.
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ANALOGAV component with
INPUT
(white)(red)Dolby Digital/DTS decoder
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OPTICALCOAXIAL
1
RCA/phono cable
VIDEO OUTPUT
COMPONENT 2
YPPBR
(white)(red)Connect one or the other
AUDIO OUTPUTAUDIO OUTPUT
ANALOGCOMPONENT 1YPPBRS VIDEOOPTICALDIGITALCOAXIAL
OPTICALCOAXIAL
LVIDEO OUTPUT
AUDIOANALOG OUTPUTVIDEOCOMPONENT 2
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Y When you use the analog audio outputs, donOt play DTS
CDs or donOt select DTS soundtracks on DVD-Videos.
Doing so will produce unpleasant digital noise, which may Notes:
damage your equipment.Y In addition to a digital connection, we recommend also
Y The DPC-7.4 has two composite video output connectors connecting using the stereo analog connection.
and two pairs of stereo analog audio output connectors. To record the audio from a CD-R disc etc. to a cassette or
They output the same video and audio signals respectively.CDR recorder thatOs connected to the AV receiver, and
when your AV receiver has Zone2, you must connect the
Digital Connection
DPC-7.4Os analog audio outputs to the AV receiver.
Use an optical (or coaxial) digital audio cable to connect the Y Make sure that the Digital Out > Dolby Digital setting to
DPC-7.4Os OPTICAL (or COAXIAL) DIGITAL AUDIO ODolby Digital� (see page 42). Otherwise you wonOt get
OUTPUT to an optical (or coaxial) input on your hi-Å¢ amp or surround sound.
receiver, as shown.Y Also refer to the connection information supplied with
your AV receiver or decoder.
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OPTICALCOAXIALY When playing Dolby Digital or DTS source material, be
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sure to select Dolby Digital or DTS decoding, respectively,
on your AV receiver or decoder. See the relevant manuals.
YYou can experience Dolby Digital only with DVDs that
bear the Dolby Digital logo. Likewise, you can experience
Connect one or the other
DTS only with DVDs or CDs that bear the DTS logo.
OPTICALCOAXIALY When a DVD disc is loaded into the DVD player, the disc
VIDEO OUTPUT
COMPONENT 2
YPPBRwould default to Dolby digital format. For DTS playback
DVD CHANGER
AUDIO OUTPUTRS 232MODEL NO. DPC-7.4you would need to select DTS in the table of contents of COMPONENT 1S VIDEODIGITAL
YPPBROPTICAL COAXIAL
the movie. Usually in OLanguage� or in OAudio Setup�.
AUDIOANALOG OUTPUTVIDEO
LINIR
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