Other audio playback options – Onkyo DV-C501 User Manual

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COMPONENT

P B

P R

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

ANALOG
OUTPUT

AC INLET

Signal flow

Connection
example

To audio input

Front
speaker
(right)

Front
speaker
(left)

Audio cable

Amplifier equipped with
Dolby Pro Logic surround

Surround speaker

Center speaker

Other Audio Playback Options

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You can enjoy high-quality surround audio playback by connecting the DV-C501 to an amplifier equipped
with a Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic Surround, or DTS decoder. Furthermore you can transfer the signal
of audio CDs to your amplifier in the digital domain if it is fitted with a digital input.
See pages 10 and 11 for the video hookup of the DV-C501 to your TV set.

When using an optical digital cable, remove the cap from the DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL connector and firmly fit the cable’s
jack into the connector. When not using this connector, keep it capped to protect it from dust intrusion.

Notes:

Connecting to an Amplifier Equipped with Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Your DV-C501 also supports Dolby Pro Logic Surround. This effect can be
obtained in one of two ways: via a digital or an analog connection with an
amplifier that supports Dolby Pro Logic Surround (see below).

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Playback of Dolby Pro Logic Surround-encoded DVD video discs requires
that you connect the DV-C501 to an amplifier with right and left front
speakers, a center speaker, and one or two surround speakers.
Feel free to use one or two surround speakers. Be aware, though, that the output
sound of the rear channel will be monaural even if you connect two surround speakers.
• If your amplifier is fitted with a digital input:

See the connection for Dolby Digital playback above and make the
suggested settings. See also the amplifier’s manual for how to select its
Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode.

• If your amplifier has no digital input:

Connect the DV-C501’s ANALOG OUTPUTs as shown in the illustration
to the left, and make the following setting:

Setting

Select:

Page

Audio Out Select

Analog 2ch

• Select the Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode on your amplifier.

Note:

• Do not forget to select the DVD Changer’s AUDIO OUTPUTs (“Analog

2ch”). See “Audio Settings” on page 36 for details.

Connecting to an Amplifier Equipped with a Dolby Digital Decoder

Playback of Dolby Digital-encoded discs requires that you establish a
digital connection with the amplifier. The selection of the DV-C501’s
DIGITAL OUTPUT depends on the type of digital input provided on your
amplifier. Use either the DIGITAL OUTPUT COAXIAL or OPTICAL
connector. See the amplifier’s manual for details.

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a surround sound technology used in movie theaters that
is now also available on equipment for a home environment. You can play
back motion picture and live-concert DVD video discs of this sound format
by connecting the DVD Changer to a 6-channel amplifier equipped with a
Dolby Digital decoder or Dolby Digital processor. If your amplifier (or
separate decoder) supports Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you can even play
back Dolby Pro Logic-encoded DVD movies with full 5.1-channel Dolby
Digital soundtracks, as well as titles with the Dolby Surround mark.
• This functionality is only available when using DVD video discs with

Dolby Digital encoding.

• Make the following settings:

Setting

Select:

Page

Audio Out Select

Bitstream

Recording system

• Select the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode on your

amplifier.

• Before connecting the DVD Changer to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all components from the wall

outlet.

• This DVD Changer outputs a very dynamic audio signal. Be sure to set the amplifier’s volume to a moderate listening level to

avoid damaging your speakers due to sudden volume surges.

• Switch off the amplifier or select another input source before connecting or disconnecting the DVD Changer’s power cable. If you

leave the amplifier power on, the speakers may be damaged.

Signal flow

Connection
example

To COAXIAL type
digital audio input

Front
speaker
(right)

Front
speaker
(left)

Ω

coaxial cable

Optical digital cable

Amplifier equipped with
a Dolby Digital decoder

Surround
speaker (left)

Surround speaker
(right)

Sub-
woofer

To OPTICAL type digital audio
input