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1 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21,
22, 23)
2 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (21,
22, 23)
3 LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks (20,
21, 22)
4 LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jacks (17)
5 S VIDEO OUT jack (17)
6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (17)
5 S VIDEO OUT jack (17)
6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (17)
Rear panel
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
R-AUDIO 1-L
VIDEO 1
Y
P
B
P
R
R-AUDIO 2-L
VIDEO 2
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
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1
Z
OPEN/CLOSE button (28)
2 BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button
(46)
3 SURROUND button (43)
4 TIME/TEXT button (39)
5 REPEAT button (35)
6 SHUFFLE button (35)
7 PROGRAM button (35)
8 ANGLE button (45)
9 AUDIO button (42)
q;
4 TIME/TEXT button (39)
5 REPEAT button (35)
6 SHUFFLE button (35)
7 PROGRAM button (35)
8 ANGLE button (45)
9 AUDIO button (42)
q;
./> PREV/NEXT buttons (29)
qa
/
y SCAN/SLOW buttons (37)
qs
H PLAY button (28)
qd
X PAUSE button (28)
qf TITLE button (31)
qg DISPLAY button (54)
qh TV [/1 (on/standby) button (53)
qj
qg DISPLAY button (54)
qh TV [/1 (on/standby) button (53)
qj
]/1 (on/standby) button (53)
qk SETUP button (54)
ql A - B button (36)
w; TV/VIDEO button (53)
wa VOL +/– button (53)
ws CLEAR button (33)
wd SUBTITLE button (45)
wf SEARCH MODE button (38)
wg INSTANT REPLAY button (53)
wh
ql A - B button (36)
w; TV/VIDEO button (53)
wa VOL +/– button (53)
ws CLEAR button (33)
wd SUBTITLE button (45)
wf SEARCH MODE button (38)
wg INSTANT REPLAY button (53)
wh
x STOP button (28)
wj DVD MENU button (31)
wk C/X/x/c buttons (24)
wl ENTER button
e;
wk C/X/x/c buttons (24)
wl ENTER button
e;
O RETURN button (32)
Remote
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Guide to On-Screen Displays
(Status Bar, Control Bar, Control Menu)
The following explains the three type of on-screen displays used with this player:
Status Bar, and Control Bar, and Control Menu.
Status Bar, and Control Bar, and Control Menu.
Displays the current playing status
This display appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed repeatedly during playback.
The numbers in parentheses indicate reference pages.
This display appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed repeatedly during playback.
The numbers in parentheses indicate reference pages.
Status Bar
DVD T41 – 8
T
0:08:41
3/2.1
DOLBY DIGITAL
CHAPTER
Type of disc being
played back.
played back.
Title number of
the DVD or the
track number of
the VIDEO CD
or CD (64).
the DVD or the
track number of
the VIDEO CD
or CD (64).
Chapter number of
the DVD or the index
number of the VIDEO
CD or CD (64).
the DVD or the index
number of the VIDEO
CD or CD (64).
Playback status
(
(
B
Playback,
X
Pause,
x
Stop, etc.).
(DVD playback only)
Lights up in green during Shuffle Play (35).
Lights up in green during
Repeat Play (35).
Repeat Play (35).
Playing time or
remaining time
(39).
remaining time
(39).
Unit being repeated.
Format of the current audio
signal (42).
signal (42).
Example of when
Repeat Play is
selected. The display
will differ when A-B
Repeat Play is set.
Repeat Play is
selected. The display
will differ when A-B
Repeat Play is set.
Lights up in
green during
Program
Play (33).
green during
Program
Play (33).
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The Control Bar appears when a playback function is selected by pressing the function’s button
on the remote.
on the remote.
The Control Menu appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed when the player is in stop mode.
The number in parenthesis indicate reference pages.
The number in parenthesis indicate reference pages.
Control Bar
2(7)
Playback function icon.
Selected item or unit.
Lights up in green
when a playback
function is selected.
when a playback
function is selected.
Example of when
ANGLE is pressed
on the remote.
ANGLE is pressed
on the remote.
Control Menu
QUICK
CUSTOM
PARENT AL CONTROL (47)
•
Set this to limit the
playback of selected
discs.
playback of selected
discs.
PROGRAM (33)
•
Allows you to play titles,
chapters or tracks in any
order you want.
chapters or tracks in any
order you want.
SETUP (54)
•
Select QUICK to make the minimum number of basic
adjustments to use the player.
adjustments to use the player.
•
Select CUSTOM to make a full range of adjustments.
•
Select RESET to return the adjustments to the default settings.
Lights up in green during
Program Play.
Program Play.
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Getting Started
Quick Overview
A quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the
player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups”
on page 17.
player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups”
on page 17.
Note
You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.
Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connecting.
Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
•
Audio/video cord (pinplug
×
3 y pinplug
×
3) (1)
•
Remote commander (remote) RMT-D126A (1)
•
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
•
A plug adaptor is included with some models.
Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using
the remote, point it at the remote sensor
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using
the remote, point it at the remote sensor
on the player.
Notes
•
Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
•
Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
•
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
malfunction.
•
If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion
battery leakage and corrosion
.
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Step 3: TV Hookups
Connect the supplied audio/video cord and power cord in the order (1~3) shown below. Be
sure to connect the power cord last.
sure to connect the power cord last.
When connecting to a wide screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.
If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 56.
If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 56.
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
R-AUDIO 1-L
VIDEO 1
Y
PB
PR
R-AUDIO 2-L
VIDEO 2
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO 1-L
VIDEO 1
R-AUDIO 2-L
VIDEO 2
LINE OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
3
Power source
CD/DVD Player
TV
2
Power source
l
: Signal flow
to VIDEO INPUT
to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1
to LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO) 1
(AUDIO) 1
to AUDIO INPUT
1
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
(yellow)
(white)
(red)
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Step 4: Playing a Disc
1
Turn on the TV.
2
Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.
3
Press POWER on the player.
4
Press A on the player to open the disc tray.
5
Place the disc on the tray with the playback side facing down.
6
Press H.
The disc tray closes and the player begins playing the disc.
After Step 6
Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want
from the menu and play the DVD (page 31) or VIDEO CD disc (page 32).
from the menu and play the DVD (page 31) or VIDEO CD disc (page 32).
To stop playing
Press x.
To take out the disc
Press A.
To turn off the player
Press ^/1
on the remote. The player is set to standby mode and the power indicator lights up in
red. Press POWER on the player to turn off completely.
With the playback side facing down
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Hookups
Hooking Up the Player
Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Before you start, turn off the power, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert
the batteries into the remote (page 14).
Before you start, turn off the power, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert
the batteries into the remote (page 14).
Notes
•
Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
•
Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords
Connect your CD/DVD player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a
video cord. Select one of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV
monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
video cord. Select one of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV
monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
INPUT
S VIDEO
B
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
R-AUDIO 1-L
VIDEO 1
Y
PB
PR
R-AUDIO 2-L
VIDEO 2
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
C
AUDIO
VIDEO
INPUT
L
R
A
CD/DVD player
l
: Signal flow
Component video
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
(supplied)
S VIDEO cord (not supplied)
(yellow)
(yellow)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
continued
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Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. Yo u will
enjoy standard quality images.
enjoy standard quality images.
Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 19).
Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied). Yo u will enjoy high quality images.
Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord
(not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. Yo u will enjoy
accurate color reproduction and high quality images.
(not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. Yo u will enjoy
accurate color reproduction and high quality images.
Note
Do not connect your player to a VCR. Yo u may not receive a clear image on the TV screen if you pass the player
signals via the VCR.
signals via the VCR.
A
If you are connecting to a video input jack
B
If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
C
If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having
component video input jacks (Y, P
B
, P
R
)
Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
Ye llow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
VCR
CD/DVD player
TV
Connect directly
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Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords
Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. The surround effects
you will enjoy depend on the connections and components you use.
you will enjoy depend on the connections and components you use.
Select one of the following connections,
through
.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights
reserved.
reserved.
** “DTS” is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Select a connection
Connection
Components to be connected
(page 20)
•
TV (stereo)
(page 21)
•
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)
(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)
•
2 speakers
(front L and R)
(front L and R)
(page 21)
•
MD deck/DAT deck
(page 22)
•
AV amplifier (receiver) with a Dolby
*
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder
(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)
•
3 speakers
(front L and R, and rear (monaural))
(front L and R, and rear (monaural))
•
6 speakers
(front L and R, center, rear L and R, and subwoofer)
(front L and R, center, rear L and R, and subwoofer)
(page 23)
•
AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Digital or DTS
**
decoder and a digital
input jack
•
6 speakers
(front L and R, rear L and R, center, and subwoofer)
(front L and R, rear L and R, center, and subwoofer)
A
D
A
B
B
C
D
continued
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This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.
xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection
•
TVS DYNAM IC (page 43)
•
TVS WIDE (page 43)
The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 17).
Connecting to your TV
A
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
R-AUDIO 1-L
VIDEO 1
Y
P
B
P
R
R-AUDIO 2-L
VIDEO 2
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO 1-L
VIDEO 1
R-AUDIO 2-L
VIDEO 2
LINE OUT
A
TV
l
: Signal flow
CD/DVD player
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
(supplied)
(white)
(red)
(yellow)
(white)
(red)
(yellow)
to audio input
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This connection will use your 2 front speakers connected to your stereo amplifier (receiver) for
sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use
sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use
. If the
amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use
. When connecting to an MD deck or a DAT
deck, use
. In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT
deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).
xRecommended surround sound effects for the
connection only
•
TVS STANDARD (page 43)
z
In connection
, you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead of using a separate audio cord.
z
To realize better surround sound effects, make sure that your listening position is in between your speakers.
Note
If you select one of the TVS effects while playing a disc, no sound will come from your speakers with the
connection.
Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to
an MD deck or DAT deck
B
B-1
B-2
B-2
B-1
B-1
B-2
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
R-AUDIO 1-L
VIDEO 1
Y
P
B
P
R
R-AUDIO 2-L
VIDEO 2
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
B-2
B-1
VIDEO 1
R-AUDIO 2-L
VIDEO 2
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO 1-L
l
: Signal flow
CD/DVD player
or
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
MD deck/DAT deck
Front
(L)
Front
(R)
[Speakers]
(white)
(red)
(white)
(red)
Coaxial digital
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
or
to coaxial or optical digital input
to audio input
continued
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This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Pro Logic decoder on your
amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a Dolby Digital, or
DTS decoder, refer to page 23.
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-
channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
Pro Logic uses a minimum of 3 speakers (front L and R, and rear (monaural)). The surround
effects are enhanced if 6 speakers (front L and R, center, rear L and R, and subwoofer) are used.
If your amplifier (receiver) has R and L audio input jacks only, use
amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a Dolby Digital, or
DTS decoder, refer to page 23.
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-
channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
Pro Logic uses a minimum of 3 speakers (front L and R, and rear (monaural)). The surround
effects are enhanced if 6 speakers (front L and R, center, rear L and R, and subwoofer) are used.
If your amplifier (receiver) has R and L audio input jacks only, use
. If your amplifier
(receiver) has a digital input jack, use
.
xRecommended surround sound effects using this connection with your amplifier (receiver)
•
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 64)
z
For correct speaker setting location, please refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier (receiver).
∗
When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a
subwoofer.
Connecting to a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder amplifier (receiver) and
3 to 6 speakers
C
C-1
C-2
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
R-AUDIO 1-L
VIDEO 1
Y
P
B
P
R
R-AUDIO 2-L
VIDEO 2
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
C-2
VIDEO 1
R-AUDIO 2-L
VIDEO 2
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO 1-L
C-1
CD/DVD player
Front
(R)
Front
(L)
Rear
(R)
Subwoofer
l
: Signal flow
Dolby Surround amplifier (receiver)
center
Rear
*
(mono)
[Speakers]
or
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
or
to coaxial or optical digital input
to audio input
(red)
(white)
Rear
(L)
[Speakers]
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This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function of your AV
amplifier (receiver). Yo u are not able to enjoy the TVS sound effects of the player.
amplifier (receiver). Yo u are not able to enjoy the TVS sound effects of the player.
xRecommended surround sound effects using this connection with your amplifier (receiver)
•
Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 64)
•
DTS (5.1ch) (page 64)
z
To enhance the surround sound effects, refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier (receiver) for correct
speaker setting location.
Note
After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL ” to “DOLBY DIGITAL ”(page 24).
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, set “DTS” to “ON” (page 28). Otherwise, no sound or a loud
noise will come from the speakers.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, set “DTS” to “ON” (page 28). Otherwise, no sound or a loud
noise will come from the speakers.
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a
Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder, and 6 speakers
D
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
R-AUDIO 1-L
VIDEO 1
Y
PB
PR
R-AUDIO 2-L
VIDEO 2
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
D
Front
(R)
Rear
(R)
AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder
Subwoofer
Center
[Speakers]
[Speakers]
CD/DVD player
or
: Signal flow
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
to optical digital input
to coaxial digital input
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
Front (L)
Rear
(L)
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Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord
Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.
Do not connect the power cord of your player to the “switched” power socket of an amplifier
(receiver). Otherwise, when you turn off the power of your amplifier (receiver), the settings for
the player may be lost.
(receiver). Otherwise, when you turn off the power of your amplifier (receiver), the settings for
the player may be lost.
Step 4: Quick Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments to use the player.
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..
A Turn on the TV.
B Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.
C Press POWER on the player and press [
/
1
on the remote.
“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, select “QUICK” under SETUP in the Control Menu (page 13) to
run Quick Setup.
message does not appear, select “QUICK” under SETUP in the Control Menu (page 13) to
run Quick Setup.
D Press ENTER without inserting a disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.
.
/
> X
/
x
POWER
.
/
>
X
/
x
I/
1
[
/
1
ENTER
ENTER
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
DVD MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
DVD MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
FRENCH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
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E Press X/x to select a language.
The player uses the language selected here to display the DVD menu and subtitles as well.
F Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
G Press X/x to select the item.
H Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your amplifier (receiver)
appears.
appears.
I Press X/x to select the item, then press ENTER.
•
When “NO” or “LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)” is selected, Quick Setup is finished and
connections are complete.
connections are complete.
•
When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” is selected, the Setup Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL”
appears. Proceed to Step 0.
appears. Proceed to Step 0.
J Press X/x to select the item.
Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected in page 21 to 23 (
through ).
TV type
Yo u select
Page
4:3 standard TV
4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PA N
SCAN
SCAN
56
A wide-screen TV or 4:3 standard TV with
the wide-screen mode
the wide-screen mode
16:9
56
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 PAN SCAN
4:3 LETTER BOX
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
YES
NO
Is this player connected to an amplifier
(receiver) ? Select the type of jack you
are using.
(receiver) ? Select the type of jack you
are using.
LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)
DIGITAL OUTPUT
B
A
D
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
OFF
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL
D-PCM
D-PCM
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