Zenith DVB216 Operating Guide - Page 12

Connections (Continued) Connecting to Optional Equipment Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Surround Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Player to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the supplied audio cables (A). Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1 Connect one of the DVD Player's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (optical O or coaxial X) audio cable. 2 You will need to activate the player's digital output. (See Digital Audio Output on page 15). Digital Multi-channel sound A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your DVD Player (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver. Rear of DVD player DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPONENT / PROGRESSIVE S-VIDEO SCAN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Pr L Pb R Y PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT O X A OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT Amplifier (Receiver) L R AUDIO INPUT Caution: Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is selected. Notes - 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. - 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 audio format of the current DVD in the onscreen display, press AUDIO. 12