19Getting StartedConnect 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 dtsdecoder, be sure to select “Bitstream”. When connecting an amplifierwhich 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 sucha high level of noise that it may harm your hearing and damage yourspeakers.Notes:• Some dts decoders which do not support DVD-dts Interface may not workproperly 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 andpending. “DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarksof Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 DigitalTheater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.For your reference:• Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression technique developed bythe Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Supporting 5.1-channelsurround sound, as well as stereo (2-channel) sound, this techniqueenables 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 in44.1 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 thefull benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full5.1 channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles with the DolbySurround mark. For information on Panasonic or Technics Dolby Pro LogicSurround Sound Decoders please contact your local dealer.AUDIOR LOUT