18RQT6297Advanced operationsAUX INSUB-WOOFEROPTICALLROPTICAL INLRAC INOPTICALSUB-WOOFER R PRL PBDIGITAL AUDIO OUT[ PCM/BITSTREAM ] AUDIO OUT COMPVIDEO~Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful soundThis model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a Dolby Digital orDTS decoder to enjoy surround sound.[Note]≥The equipment connections described are examples.≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.You can enjoy surround soundby connecting from three to sixspeakers.∫ Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes≥Digital recordingYou can record the digital signal directly to digital recording equipment.Connect the recording equipment with an optical digital audio cable(➡ [A] above).[Note]≥With DVD, the following conditions must be met: a the disc doesn’t haveprotection preventing digital recording, and b the recording equipmentcan handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.≥You cannot record DTS signals.When recording DVDs, make the following settings.ADVANCED SURROUND: OFF (➡ page 12)PCM Down Conversion: Yes (➡ page 17)Dolby Digital: PCM (➡ page 17)DTS Digital Surround: Off (➡ page 17)≥Analog recordingYou can record to a cassette deck or other recording equipment.Connect the recording equipment with an audio cable (➡ [B] above).There are no limitations on recording analog signals as there are withdigital signals.To enjoy 5.1-ch surround soundConnect an amplifier with a built-in decoderor a decoder-amplifier combination.≥Change the settings in “Digital output” tosuit the equipment you connect (➡ page 17).[Note]You cannot use DTS Digital Surrounddecoders not suited to DVD.Digital connection Analog connectionTo enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro LogicConnect a digital amplifier orsystem component.≥Change the settings in “Digitaloutput” (➡ page 17).You can enjoy more powerful bass by connecting an active subwoofer.≥Place the subwoofer as close as possible to the front center.≥Turn BASS PLUS on to boost the output from the subwoofer (➡ page 13).≥Adjust the volume on the subwoofer to suit your preference.To the subwoofer’s input terminalAudio cableAmplifier or systemcomponentAudio cableAmplifierInsert fully, withthis side facing up.Optical digital audio cableDo not bend sharply when connecting.To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro LogicConnect an analog amplifier or system component.Connecting an active subwooferSpeakers (example)