Panasonic PV-D4745K PVD4745 User Guide - Page 15

Initial Setup I Connecting Amplifier (5.1 ch Surround system) [Digital connection] DECK Dolby Digital Decoder Amplifier Speaker or DECK DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Decoder Amplifier Speaker When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS are played, Dolby Digital bitstream or DTS bitstream is output from the DECK OPTICAL digital audio output connector. When DECK is connected to a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in your home. [An optical digital audio cable (optional) is required when an optional Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder is used.] Notes on connecting an optical digital audio cable (optional) • Remove the attached cap, and firmly connect the cable to the connector. DVD/VCR DECK (Rear) Surround Speaker Surround Speaker [5.1ch Surround system] Center Speaker Decoder with Dolby Digital /DTS Front processing (optional) Speaker Front Speaker Optical Digital Audio Cable (optional) To Optical Digital Audio Input Connector Amplifier Subwoofer Caution for optical digital audio output connector: • When connecting an amplifier (with an Optical Digital Input Connector) which does not contain the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, be sure to select "PCM" at "Dolby Digital" and "PCM" at "dts" of the Settings for DVD Operation "Audio Output" (see p. 53). Otherwise, any attempt to play DVDs may cause such a high level of noise that it may be harmful to your ears and damage your speakers. • When a Dolby Digital/DTS decoder is connected, please select "Bitstream" at "dts" or "Dolby Digital" of the Settings for DVD Operation "Audio Output". If "PCM" is selected, there will be stereo sound. (See p. 53.) • Video CDs and CDs can be played as usual. Note • Some DTS decoders which do not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly with DECK. 15