Philips DVD950AT98 User manual - Page 17

AMPLIFIER TV G FE MAINS DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/MPEG2/AC3 SURROUND CENTRE FRONT L R OPTICAL SURROUND SUB WF FRONT COAXIAL MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT L 1 R 2 AUDIO OUT CVBS S-VIDEO CR CB Y VIDEO OUT All Connecting to optional equipment Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo q Connect the audio Left and Right out jacks of the DVD player to the audio left and right on your amplifier, receiver or stereo system, using the optional audio cable (D). Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) 1 Connect the player's digital audio out jack (optical F or coaxial E) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (optical F or coaxial E) audio cable. (not supplied) 2 You will need to activate the player's digital output (see 'Personal Preferences'). Connecting to an A/V receiver equipped with a multichannel decoder (Dolby Digital™ (AC-3), MPEG 2 and DTS) Digital Multi-channel sound Digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel A/V receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your DVD player (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital™ (AC-3) and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver. 1 Connect the DVD-player's digital audio output (optical F or coaxial E) to the corresponding input on the receiver using an optional digital (optical F or coaxial E) audio cable. (not supplied) 2 You will need to activate the player's digital output (see 'Personal Preferences'). Note: If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.The selected audio format of the DVD is displayed in the Status Window when the Menu OSD is activated or Audio button is activated. Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder. To see the selected audio format of the current DVD in the Status Window, press the MENU OSD or the Audio Language selector button. PREPARATION 17