Zenith XBR716 - Manual (Page 13)

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Connection to an Connection to an Amplifier Amplifier
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro
Logic
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on
the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on
your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the
audio cables (A) supplied.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two chan-
nel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiv-
er equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby
Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)
1. Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT jacks (COAXIAL X) to the corresponding
in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital
(coaxial X) audio cable.
2. You will need to activate the Recorder ’s digital
output. (See [Audio Settings] on page 17).
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 Recorder (MPEG 2,
Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual
and the logos on the front of the receiver.
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 connec-
tion 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 on-
screen display, press AUDIO.
• This Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel)
decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi
channel surround, you must connect this Recorder to a
DTS compatible receiver via one of this Recorder’s digi-
tal audio outputs.
HOOKUP
AND
SETTINGS
R L
AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL INPUT
COAXIAL
Amplifier (Receiver)
Rear of Recorder
A X
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.