Equipment
connected
Recommended setting
PCM
Down
Conversion
∗
Dolby
Digital
DTS
Digital
Surround
MPEG
None
Digital (no decoder)
(MD deck, etc.)
Dolby Digital decoder
DTS Digital Surround
decoder
Dolby Digital/
DTS Digital Surround
decoder
Dolby Digital/
DTS Digital Surround/
MPEG audio decoder
No
Bitstream Off PCM
PCM
PCM
PCM
PCM
Bitstream
Bitstream
Bitstream
Bitstream
Bitstream
Off
Off
Bitstream Bitstream
PCM
PCM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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RQT5941
Reference
Digital output settings
D
1 Go to the Audio menu.
(\ page 41–42)
2 Press the cursor buttons (e or r) to select
the item and press [ENTER].
3 Press the cursor buttons (e or r) to select
the option and press [ENTER].
Change these settings if you have connected this unit to another
piece of equipment through DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT.
Recommended digital audio output settings
Underlined items are factory preset.
∗
PCM Down Conversion
1. No (factory preset)
¡96 kHz LPCM signal are not output.
¡48 kHz signal are output as 48 kHz/16 bit signals.
¡Signals from DVDs without copyright protection may be
output as they are.
2. Yes
¡96-kHz and 48-kHz signals are output as 48-kHz/16-bit
signals when output is digital and 48-kHz signals when
output is analogue.
(This is for copyright protection.)
Caution for the digital optical output terminal:
Ensure Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG are set to “PCM” or “Off” if
you connect this unit to a digital amplifier without a decoder. If the
signals are output as bitstream, “noise” will be output, which can
harm your ears and speakers.
Optional antenna connections
FM outdoor antenna
¡Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
¡The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
Note
Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.
AM outdoor antenna
Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other
convenient location.
¡Leave the loop antenna connected.
¡Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use
the antenna during an electrical storm.
Note
