Dish Network Solo ViP 411 - Manual (Page 93)

Customizing Receiver
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Setting Up Audio Output
S
ETTING
U
P
A
UDIO
O
UTPUT
This receiver uses HDMI or an optical port for outputting digital audio. The HDMI or optical
output can provide two audio data types—Dolby® Digital and Linear PCM (only Dolby
Digital can provide full 5.1-channel sound). Dolby Digital gives you the capability to enjoy
programs in surround sound. Since decoders are usually built into A/V receivers or other
Home Theater equipment, an external decoder is required to enjoy this feature. Refer to
your decoder user’s guide.
Note: Not all programs contain a Dolby Digital sound track.
1
Connect an external Dolby Digital decoder to the receiver’s back panel Digital Audio Out-
put using an HDMI or optical cable (available at consumer electronics stores).
2
Press MENU, select System Setup, and then select Audio Output (MENU-6-6) to open
the Audio Output screen.
3
Select one of the following digital audio output options under Decoder:
• Dolby Digital/PCM—select this option only if the stereo system or amplifier can
decode both Dolby Digital and Linear PCM signals.
• PCM Only—select this option only if the stereo system or amplifier cannot decode
Dolby Digital signals.
The audio output is also dependent on what is present in the program you are watching.
The table below shows what type of output you will hear:
Note: When both audio signals are present in the program, the receiver defaults to Dolby
Digital output unless you have selected PCM Only. If you have selected Dolby Digital Only
Signal Present in Program
Optical Output Setting Dolby Digital PCM Both
Dolby Digital/PCM Dolby Digital PCM Dolby Digital
PCM Only PCM (downmix) PCM PCM
1
2
5
3-4
Press MENU and
select System Setup,
then Audio Output
Select from
the options
Connect receiver to an
external decoder
Select Done
Done
MENU
Decoder
Audio Output 6
System Setup 6