Philips DVD855AT - Manual (Page 17)

Warning
• Do not set “Audio Out Select" to “Bitstream” from the menu (sg) [38^ unless you are connecting (via the BITSTREAM/PCM AUDiO OUT jack) an
AV decoder that has the Doiby Digitai, Digitai Theater Systems (DTS) or MPEG2 decoding function. High voiume sound may damage your hearing
as weii as the speakers.
• When piaying DTS-encoded discs (DVD video discs and audio CDs), excessive noise may be output from the anaiog stereo jacks. To avoid
possibie damage to the audio system, you shouid take proper precautions when the MiXED AUDiO OUT jacks of the DVD video player is
connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround™ decoder system
must be connected to the BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player.
Connecting to an Amplifier Equipped With a DTS Decoder
Digital Theater Systems (DTS)
DTS Is a high quality surround technology used in theaters and now available for home use, on DVD
video discs or audio CDs.
If you have a DTS decoder or processor, you can obtain the full benefit of 5.1 channel DTS encoded
sound tracks on DVD video discs or audio CDs.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround’ are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Use DVD video discs or audio CDs
encoded via the DTS recording
system.
Make the following setting.
Setting Select: Page
Audio Out Select Bitstream H>
Recording system DTS ID
Connecting to an Amplifier Equipped With an MPEG 2 Audio Decoder
MPEG 2 sound
You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with dynamic realistic sound by
connecting an amplifier equipped with an MPEG 2 audio decoder or MPEG 2 audio processor.
Make the following setting.
Setting Select: Page
Audio Out Select Bitstream
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Recording system MPEG D
Connecting to an Amplifier Equipped With a Digital Audio Input
Two-Channel Digital Stereo
You can enjoy Two-Channel Digital Stereo Sound by connecting an amplifier equipped with a digital
audio input and speaker system (right and left front speakers).
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Optical digital cable
Amplifier equipped
To OPTICAL type with a digital audio
digital audio input input
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Make the following setting.
Setting Select: Page
Audio Out Select PCM D
• DO NOT connect the BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player to the AC-3 RF input of a Dolby Digital Receiver. This input on your /W
Receiver Is reserved for Laserdisc use only and is incompatible with the BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player.
• Connect the BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player to the “DIGITAL” or “CO/VXIAL" input of a Receiver or Processor.
• 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. Othenvise, 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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