Panasonic TC 22LR30 - Manual (Page 19)

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Getting Started
Connect an analog amplifier to enjoy high-quality stereo sound.
Analog connection
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Caution for optical digital audio output connector:
• Be sure to refer to pages 67~69 regarding output settings of Dolby Digital,
dts, and PCM.
• CDs can be played as usual.
• Audio from the Digital Audio Out terminal is only output during playback.
• When connecting an amplifier which contains the Dolby Digital or dts
decoder, be sure to select “Bitstream”. When connecting an amplifier
which does not contain the Dolby Digital or dts decoder, be sure to select
“PCM”. (pp. 67~69) Otherwise, attempting to play a DVD may cause such
a high level of noise that it may harm your hearing and damage your
speakers.
Notes:
• Some dts decoders which do not support DVD-dts Interface may not work
properly with the unit.
• Avoid bending/ twisting the optical digital cable when connecting.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
US Pat. No’s. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762,
6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and
pending. “DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
For your reference:
• Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression technique developed by
the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Supporting 5.1-channel
surround sound, as well as stereo (2-channel) sound, this technique
enables a large quantity of sound data to be efficiently recorded on a disc.
• LPCM is a signal recording format used in CDs. While CDs are recorded in
44.1 kHz/16 bit, DVDs are recorded in 48 kHz/16 bit up to 96 kHz/24 bit.
• If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you will obtain the
full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full
5.1 channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles with the Dolby
Surround mark. For information on Panasonic or Technics Dolby Pro Logic
Surround Sound Decoders please contact your local dealer.
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