14

Getting Started

5.1 Channel Surround Hookups

Some DVDs have a sound track with up to 5.1 channels
recorded in Dolby* Digital or MPEG AUDIO format.
Using a receiver (amplifier) having 5.1 channel inputs and
the  5 (+1) speakers, you can enjoy more real audio
presence in the comfort of your own home.
“5 channel” stands for the 2 front speakers (Left and
Right), 2 rear speakers (Left and Right) and 1 center
speaker.  The “0.1 channel” (+1) stands for the subwoofer
which outputs the bass.
Even if you have fewer than 5 (+1) speakers, the player
distributes the output signal to the speakers appropriately.
This player has VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND mode.
You can use the 3D sound imaging to shift the sound of
the rear speakers away from the actual speaker position
(VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT) or to create 3 sets of virtual rear
speakers from 1 set of actual rear speakers (VIRTUAL
MULTI REAR).   For details on the VIRTUAL 3D
SURROUND mode, see page 36.

Note

When a DVD has a sound track with 7.1 channels r

ecor ded in

MPEG AUDIO format, the output audio signals ar e mixed down
to 5.1 channels.

Speaker placement

For the best possible surround sound, we recommend the
following conditions.
• Use higher performance speakers.
• Use rear and center speakers that match your front

speakers in size and performance.

• All speakers should be the same distance from the

listening position.

• Place the subwoofer between the front (L, R) speakers if

possible.

Note

Do not place the center or r ear speakers far ther away fr om the
listening position than the fr ont speakers.

Required cords

Audio cords (not supplied)

Two for the 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT and REAR jacks

Monaural audio cords (not supplied)

Two for the 5.1CH OUTPUT CENTER and WOOFER jacks

S video cord (supplied)

One for the S VIDEO OUT  jacks

Notes

• Do not connect the power cord to an AC outlet or press

the POWER switch before completing all connections.

• The cord connectors should be fully inserted into the

jacks.  Loose connection may cause hum and noise.

• Jacks and plugs of the connecting cords are color-coded

as follows:
Red jacks and plugs: Right audio channel
White jacks and plugs: Left audio channel
You can use either red or white cables to connect the
center speaker and subwoofer.

• When you connect the component via the DIGITAL

OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical
or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied), see
page 13.

Setups for the player

Some setups are necessary for the player depending on
the  components to be connected.
Use the setup display or the Control Menu display to
change the various settings.
For details on using the setup display, see page 49.
For details on enjoying Digital Cinema Sound, see page
36.

•

To enjoy Dolby Digital or MPEG 

AUDIO surr ound

sound by connecting the player to a r

eceiver

(amplifier) with 5.1 ch inputs

Set each speaker position or distance, etc.  See page 61.

White (L)

Red (R)

Red (R)

White (L)

Black

Black

* Manufactur ed under license fr om Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol 

a

 are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished W orks.  ©1992-1997 Dolby
Laboratories, Inc.  All rights r eser ved.