Philips DVD400AT99 - Manual (Page 13)

You can enjoy the high quality dynamic sound of Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Pro Logic, and Two-Channel Digital Stereo.
Connections^
Connecting to Optional Equipment
Enjoying Dolby Digital (AC-3) Sound
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in movie theaters, and is now available in the home. You can enjoy motion picture and live
concert DVD video discs with this 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.
Set the AUDIO SELECTOR to
“AC-3 (ANALOG OFF).”
AC-3(ANALOGOFF)-
PCM(ANALOG ON) —
D-
AUDIO SELECTOR
When you set the AUDIO SELECTOR
to “AC-3 (ANALOG OFF)," the DVD
video player does not send out sound
from the ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks.
To PCM/AC-3 f
DIGITAL!
AUDIO OUT
75 ohm
coaxial cable
Standard equipment
necessary to enjoy Dolby
Digital (AC-3)
You will need:
• The DVD video player
(equipped with an AC-3
output jack)
• DVD video discs recorded
in Dolby Digital (AC-3)
• Six-channel amplifier
equipped with a Dolby
Digital (AC-3) decoder, or
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
processor and power
amplifier
• Five speakers and one
sub woofer
To enjoy Dolby Digital
(AC-3) sound
You need to select the
recording system. See
page 30 and select “AC-3.”
Connection example
Amplifier equipped with a
Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder
To digital audio
input
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Front speaker
(left)
, To VIDEO OUT
Video cable
Front speaker
(right)
Rear speaker
(left surround)
Sub woofer
CT" Rear speaker
(right surround)
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
■ 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. It you leave the amplifier power on, the speakers may be damaged.
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