Connection To An Audio System - Denon DVD-550SD Operating Instructions Manual

CONNECTIONS
The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player to TV and other com-
ponents.
If using this DVD player to playback a DVD in a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround or DTS surround format, the
DVD player outputs a Dolby Digital or DTS data stream from its OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jacks. By hooking the
player up to a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder, you can enjoy more convincing, realistic ambience with
powerful and high-quality surround sound of a professional standard which can be heard in movie theatres.
Use an audio optical for the audio connections.
NOTES:
Be sure to turn off the power to all components in the system before connecting another component.
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Refer to the Instruction Manuals for your TV, stereo system and any other components to be connected to the
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DVD player.

Connection to an audio system

Method 1
Audio Input Jacks
AUDIO
Audio Cable
(supplied)
Analog Audio Out
DVD
• Method 1 DVD Player + Stereo system
• Method 2 DVD Player + AV amplifier with a built in decoder (AV control centre), Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder,
MPEG decoder, MD deck or DAT deck
NOTES (for Method 2 only):
• When using an AV amplifier with a built in decoder (AV control centre), Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder as shown in
the Method 2, set "DOLBY DIGITAL", "DTS" or "MPEG" to "ON" accordingly for audio output in the setup mode. (Refer to
page 24.) Set it to "OFF" for the decoder that is not used currently. Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate
noise distortion, and may also damage the speakers.
• The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD
deck or DAT deck.
• Set "DOLBY DIGITAL", "DTS" or "MPEG" to "OFF" for audio output in the setup mode for connecting to an MD deck or DAT
deck. (Refer to page 24.)
• Harsh noise that could harm your ears or the speakers is generated when a DVD recorded in DTS is played while using a
decoder, etc., that is not DTS-compatible.
• When playing a copyright-protected 96 KHz linear PCM DVD, the digital sound will be down sampled at 48 KHz, even if you
set "LPCM SELECT" to "OFF".
• No audio signals are output from the DVD-550 SD's "AUDIO OUT" connector when discs recorded in DTS are played.
Optical cable
• Optical cable may be damaged when bent at sharp angles. Ensure cables are coiled in loops with a diameter of 15 cm or
more when storing them.
• Use a cable which is 3m or shorter.
• Insert cable plugs firmly into the connectors when making connections.
• If a plug has minor scratches or is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth before inserting it into a connector.
Stereo system
L
R
OUT
AUDIO
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Method 2
AV amplifier with a built in decoder
(AV control centre),
Dolby Digital decoder,
DTS decoder, MPEG decoder,
MD deck or DAT deck
Digital Audio Input
Jacks
Optical Cable
(supplied)
Digital Audio Out
OUT OUT
OPT.-1 OPT.-2
DIGITAL
EN