RCA DRD486RH User Manual page 37

Dolby Digital* Setup
Dolby Digital soundtracks (when available) provide up to six independent soundtrack channels through a digital audio output jack. Your digital
satellite receiver has SPDIF [IEC-958] digital PCM or Dolby Digital-encoded as well as coaxial digital audio output jacks. These can be connected to an
external Digital Audio Receiver/Decoder equipped with a compatible digital audio input (see page 6 in the Setup and Connections section for more
information). With such additional equipment, you can enjoy more dynamic and realistic sound.
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
OPTICAL (SPDIF)
COAXIAL
OR
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
CABLE
CABLE
DIGITAL
AUDIO
INPUT
CENTER
SPEAKER
FRONT
SPEAKER
(RIGHT)
FRONT
SPEAKER
(LEFT)
REAR
SPEAKER
(LEFT)
Multi-Switch Setup
This feature allows the satellite system to know if you have a multi-switch connected to the system and to determine what type of multi-switch is
used.
This feature should only be used in rare circumstances, such as when instructed to do so by DIRECTV.
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Dolby Digital
This menu feature allows the system's audio output to use Dolby-Digital quality sound. You must
have the digital satellite system attached to a Dolby Digital-enabled receiver or decoder via the
DIGITAL AUDIO output jacks on back of the satellite receiver in order for this feature to work.
You have three choices for the digital output signal: Auto Select (the default setting if you're
using the Dolby Digital signal), Dolby Digital and PCM. Consult the user's manual for your digital
audio component to see which output signal you should use.
You can also set the operating mode for the Dolby Digital signal – either to Enhance RF Audio
(the default if you're using the Dolby Digital signal) or to Enhance Line Level Audio.
Requirements
Digital Satellite Recveiver
• Digital Audio Receiver/Decoder with digital optical or coaxial input jack.
• Programming with a digital soundtrack.
• Optical (SPDIF) cable or coaxial audio cable.
Digital A/V Receiver • Six speakers: left front, left rear (surround), right front, right rear (surround), center and sub-
woofer.
Connections
This diagram illustrates the equipment connections and home theatre speaker arrangements.
Check your equipment's user manuals for more detailed connection information. (Note: older
digital equipment may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream and could cause
damage to ears, headphones, or speakers. Please read the note at left for more information.)
Note: This satellite receiver's digital output jacks fully comply with the international standard governing this
type of jack (IEC958), and will output digital audio signals in either PCM or Dolby Digital format. They are
SUB
designed for connection to an external Dolby Digital decoder. Older equipment, some of which is not fully
WOOFER
compliant with IEC958, may not be compatible with Dolby Digital. If the digital audio output is connected to a
REAR
receiver that cannot decode Dolby Digital signals, set the Dolby Digital setting in the Receiver Options menu to
SPEAKER
(RIGHT)
PCM. Failure to do so could create a high noise level, causing damage to headphones, speakers, or your
hearing.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
Time Zone
Using this feature allows you to set the local time zone and to enact a Daylight-Saving time
option. Accurate time and time zone is necessary for record and remind features. Setting the
time zone is normally automatic, and generally does not require you to do anything.
Setting the time zone should only be done in rare circumstances, such as if the program times
are wrong after the system card has been activated.
Note: You must select an entry in the Choose your time zone field before all menu items are displayed.
Using On-Screen Menus
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