Enjoying dolby digital (ac-3) sound, Setting of the sound output, Notes – Philips DVD840 User Manual
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Connecting to Optional Equipment
You can enjoy the high quality dynamic sound of Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Pro Logic, MPEG 2 and 2 Channel
Digital Stereo.
Enjoying Dolby Digital (AC-3) Sound
Enjoying MPEG 2 Sound
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in movie
theaters; it is now available in the home. You can enjoy motion
picture and live concert DVD video discs with this dynamic
realistic sound by connecting the DVD video player to a six-
channel amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder
or Dolby Digital (AC-3) processor. 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.
Setting of the sound output
• From the on-screen displays, set the “AUDIO OUT
SEL.” to “MPEG/AC-3.”
• Set the sound recording system to “AC-3” on the
audio setting indication.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. “Dolby,” “AC-3,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Notes
MPEG 2 sound
You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs
with this dynamic realistic sound by connecting a six- or eight-
channel amplifier equipped with an MPEG 2 audio decoder or
MPEG 2 audio processor.
• Center speakers (left/right) are not used for MPEG 2 5.1 ch
sound playback.
I Setting of the sound output
• From the on-screen displays, set the “AUDIO
OUT SEL.” to “MPEG/AC-3”. ^
• Set the sound recording system to “MPEG” on
the audio setting indication. [2^
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• DO NOT connect the PCM/AC-3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player to the AC-3 RF input of a Dolby Digital Receiver. This input on your A/V
Receiver is reserved for Laserdisc use only and is incompatible with the PCM/AC-3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player.
• Connect the PCM/AC-3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player to the “DIGITAL’ or “COAXIAL’ input of a Dolby Digital Receiver or Processor.
• Connect the speakers according to the instructions in the owner’s manual for the speaker system.
• Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected equipment as well.
• When you connect the DVD video player to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making
any connections.
• The output sound of the DVD video player has a wide dynamic range. Be sure to adjust the receiver’s volume to a moderate listening level. Otherwise, the
speakers may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound.
• Turn off the amplifier before you connect or disconnect the DVD video player’s power cord. If you leave the amplifier power on, the speakers may be damaged.
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