Preparations7PreparationsConnecting to a digital audio deviceYou can enjoy sound of enhanced quality by connecting the unit’sDIGITAL OUT (either OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack to a digitalinput of an amplifier, etc., using an optical or coaxial digital cable.The digital audio signal on a disc will be transferred directly fromthe unit. If the connected digital audio equipment is a DolbyDigital or DTS decoder or an amplifier with a built-in decoder, youcan enjoy high-quality surround sound.NOTES• Connect the unit and the digital audio device by using either anoptical digital cable or a coaxial digital cable.• It is not recommended to use the digital jacks for dubbing.When recording the sounds (DVD AUDIO, DVD VIDEO, SVCD,Video CD or Audio CD) played back on the unit, record themthrough the analog jacks (in this case, set [ANALOG OUT] inthe [AUDIO] preference display to [2-CH STEREO]) (see page38).• Depending on the disc, no signal may be output from theDIGITAL OUT. Make an analog connection in this case.• Set [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] in the [AUDIO] preferencedisplay correctly according to the connected digital audioequipment. If setting made for [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] isincorrect, loud noise may be generated causing damage tothe speakers (see page 38).RIGHTLEFTDVDCOAXIALOPTICALDIGITALININRIGHTREARLEFTSUB-WOOFERCENTERCOAXIALOPTICALPCM/STREAMDIGITAL OUTAUDIO OUTVIDEOS-VIDEOYP BP RVIDEO SIGNALSELECTORAV COMPU LINK480i480pREMOTEVIDEO OUTCOMPONENTThe unitAudio cable (supplied)Digital equipmentOptical digital cable (not supplied)Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)