Sony VAIO PCG-XG500 User Manual page 97

Connecting a Dolby Digital™ Decoder integrated device
1 Insert the DVD-ROM drive into the multipurpose bay
2 Connect the OPTICAL OUT connector to a Dolby Digital Decoder
integrated device to experience Dolby Digital recorded videos and dynamic
sound.
Connecting Audio and Video Devices
To Optical Out
You can experience Dolby Digital or PCM sound from the OPTICAL OUT connector.
3 Switch the Digital output to PCM when you connect a device that does not
support Dolby Digital; otherwise, the speakers or your hearing may be
damaged by the increased volume.
4 Switch the Digital output to PCM when you play DVDs that support linear
PCM recording on the Mini Docking Station.
Attach optional DVD
drive to main unit
To Video
To Video
connector
To S Video
Video cable (optional)
Optical digital
cable (optional)
Using the Mini Docking Station
TV
To S Video
connector
Digital surround headphones
To Digital input
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