Polk Audio Digital Solution, DS7200, DSMK2, HOME THEATER SYSTEM System Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

HOME THEATER SYSTEM

DIGITAL SOLUTION

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Table of Contents

Safety Warnings ..........................................................................4

Digital Solution Features ............................................................5

Carton Contents ..........................................................................6

Quick Start Guide ........................................................................6

Rear Panel Guide ........................................................................7

System Hookup Overview Illustrations ....................................8, 9

Hooking Up the System ........................................................10-13

Radio Antennas ....................................................................10

DVD Player ..........................................................................10

DSS Receivers ......................................................................11

VCR ......................................................................................11

CD Player ............................................................................11

Audio Tape Deck ..................................................................11

DVD-Audio/SACD Player ......................................................12

Television/Monitor ................................................................12

Subwoofer ............................................................................12

Speakers ..............................................................................13

AC Power..............................................................................13

Speaker Placement....................................................................14

Accesories ................................................................................15

Preamp/Processor Front Panel Guide ..................................16-17

Remote Control Guide ..........................................................18-19

Calibration (optional) ..........................................................20-21

How to Use the System ........................................................22-23

About Surround Sound, DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD ............24

Multi-Room Hook Up and Use ....................................................25

Troubleshooting....................................................................26-27

Maintenance, Service and Warranty..........................................28

Specifications............................................................................29

Overall System Hookup ........................................................30-31

A Word from Matthew Polk

Dear Home Theater Buff,

Thank you for purchasing the Polk Audio Digital Solution System.
Your new Digital Solution home theater system includes the very
latest technologies—like DTS processing and DVD-Audio inputs—
to assure outstanding performance and compatibility now, and
into the future.

While we designed the Digital Solution to be very easy to set up
and use, please read this manual thoroughly for detailed informa­tion on getting the greatest enjoyment from your new home the­ater system. Then, invite your friends over for a movie and gloat!

For the people at Polk Audio, myself included, designing high
quality audio products is more than just a job—it’s our passion.
We are dedicated to your complete satisfaction and delight.
Should you encounter any problem or question regarding this or
any other Polk Audio product, consult your Polk Audio dealer or
call our Customer Service Department at 800-377-7655 (US &
Can only, 9am-6pm, M-F EST).

Happy Listening!

Matthew S. Polk

About Polk Audio—A History of Excellence

Polk Audio was founded in 1972 by Matthew Polk and George
Klopfer. Their dream was to make reasonably priced speakers
that boasted the performance of the world’s best speakers. Polk
speakers have since earned the praise of audio experts the world
over, as well as dozens of awards for innovative, high-quality
design. Today, Polk Audio is still headquartered in Baltimore,
Maryland, and is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of
loudspeakers for home, office and car. Polk’s research has yielded
over 20 patents for advances in loudspeaker performance and
value. Polk Audio speakers are sold in audio/video specialist
retailers throughout the US, Canada and over 50 other countries.

The Polk Performance Advantage

The Digital Solution is the ultimate integrated home theater system.

It compromises nothing in the pursuit of performance and ease-of-

use. And because it features Polk Audio loudspeakers, it boasts The

Polk Performance Advantage over other “all-in-one” systems.

To make the Digital Solution system a reality, we knew that we had

to design not only the speaker system but also the preamp,

surround processor and amplifiers as well. By optimizing the

speakers and electronics for each other—building them

specifically to work together—we achieved “The

Advantage”: a much higher level of performance than

any previous “all-in-one” home theater sound system.

Now, we offer you the second generation Digital

Solution. This system matches beautifully sculpted high

performance Polk Audio loudspeakers with a high-

performance, multi-function, but simple to use Dolby Digital &

DTS digital processor. The Digital Solution system is everything

you need for absolutely thrilling high performance home theater.

There’s no need to choose a receiver or separate surround

processor or multi-channel power amplifier. With the Digital

Solution, you already have them. They’re built-in. And, most

importantly, they were designed specifically to work with each

other, and with Polk Audio speakers, to deliver astounding home

theater sound.

And you don’t need an advanced degree in digital electronics to get

the most out of this system, either. We’ve done the work for you.

Because the Digital Solution is a complete system, every possible

internal setting is pre-set to achieve the best possible performance.

No complicated setup procedures are required. You won’t need to

navigate confusing menu screens with mysterious choices.

Simply plug everything into the Digital Solution, and sit back to

enjoy The Polk Performance Advantage: a breathtaking high

performance home theater system with Polk Audio speakers.

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NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system installer’s attention to Article
820-40 of the NEC, that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specified
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to
the point of cable entry as practical.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

These products were designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There
are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read Instructions—All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
system is operated.

2. Retain Instructions—The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings—All warnings on the appliances and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions—All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning—Unplug the appliances from wall outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture—Do not use these appliances near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories—Do not place these appliances on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The audio/video products may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to
the products. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer,
or sold with the appliances. Any mounting of the appliances should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

9. Ventilation—Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the appliances and to protect them from overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the products on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. These products should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register. These products should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10. Power Sources—These products should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking labels. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult
your appliance dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization—These products are equipped with polarized alternating-current line
plugs (plugs having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12. Power-Cord Protection—Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the appliances.

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the

product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with
respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

14. Lightning—For added protection for these audio/video products during a lightning storm, or
when they are left un-attended and unused for long periods of time, unplug them from the wall outlet
and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the products due to
lightning and power-line surges.

15. Power Lines—An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power
lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16. Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.

17. Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into these products through openings
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on these audio/video products.

18. Servicing—Do not attempt to service these products yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service—Unplug these products from wall outlets and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the products
c. If the products have been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the products do not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21. Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to these products, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the products are in proper operating condition.

22. Carts and Stands—The appliances should be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.

23. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

See Figure 1.

Figure 1.

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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL

CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN

ARTICLE 810 -“RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT”

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

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Guaranteed Painless Performance

• Get the best digital surround performance from every DVD with the
built-in Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 surround processors.

• Your Digital Solution system is a fully integrated and performance
optimized system. That means all the parts were designed together for a
single purpose: to bring you the highest performance all-in-one home
theater system on the planet.

• Plug n’ Play

– the preamp/processor is pre-configured for the
speakers to bring you high performance right out of the box, without the
need for complicated set-up procedures.

• The perfectly matched front, rear and center speakers

ensure
seamless blending and life-like surround sound effects. You’ll feel like
you are part of the action rather than a distant observer.

• Simple, intuitive operation

. Everyone in the house, from kids to
grandparents, can enjoy ultra high-performance home theater
entertainment without reading this dopey manual.

• Got a big room to fill? Not to worry, Polk Digital Solution system has a
robust 6 channel power amplifier

built right into the subwoofer
enclosure. This is an honest to goodness, high end, beefy power amp
with all the features and buzzwords that send audiophiles into rapture ­high current, dynamic headroom... Forget the jargon, this system plays
loud and clean without strain even in large rooms.

• Home theater can be a group experience. The Polk speakers were
designed to deliver broad, even dispersion

of full response sound
throughout the room. Everyone hears clean, clear dialog music and
sound effects.

Music In Other Rooms

• Would you like music in another room? No problem. The Digital
Solution has independent Multi-Zone outputs that allow you to hear one
source in a remote room while a different source is playing in the main
room (requires an optional external stereo integrated amplifier and
speakers for the second zone).

Everything You Need

• The Polk Digital Solution also includes a sophisticated digital
surround sound processor which hooks-up to the power amplifiers
with a single convenient cable.

• You have lots of potential entertainment sources. The Digital Solution
has enough analog (7) and digital (3) audio inputs to hook up any source
– DVD Video, DVD-Audio, VCR, DSS, Tape, CD, Camcorder and Cable TV.
No matter what new entertainment source comes along, you can hook it
up to the Polk Digital Solution.

• The Digital Solution is equipped to accept 6 channel analog inputs
from the latest SACD and DVD-Audio mulit-channel

format players that

deliver superior high definition music reproduction.

• The Digital Solution comes with audiophile-grade cables

for hooking

up all the parts of the Digital Solution system.

• Is picture quality as important to you as the quality of sound? You’re
going to love that the Digital Solution offers S-video inputs and outputs
in addition to standard composite video. S-video cables provide better
picture detail than conventional video cables. If your TV and video
sources have S-video connections, use them.

More Bass, Better Bass, Convenient Bass

• Some CDs have too much bass, some have too little. The same is true
for movies. Most people like to adjust bass volume from CD to CD,
movie to movie. We put the subwoofer volume control right on the
remote

to make it easy for you to get the right amount of bass without

leaving your chair.

• Half of the world is looking for the meaning of life. The other half is
looking for better bass. (This is as good as humor gets in the audio
business.) If you are part of the latter half, we’ve got the subwoofer for
you. The Digital Solution subwoofer uses our patented Power Port

™

bass venting system to deliver deep, powerful bass with low distortion.
Your friends will be green with envy.

• Most folks like more bass on movies than music. With the Polk Digital
Solution once you have set the subwoofer level for a given mode (stereo
or surround) the system remembers and returns to that setting. You can
select a certain amount of bass for stereo and a different amount for
surround. Every time you select that mode you get the same amount
of bass you had last time you used it. We love this feature, we think
you will too.

POLK DIGITAL SOLUTION FEATURES AND BENEFITS

The Digital Solution system features the “Polk Performance Advantage.™” There are many all-in-one home theater systems from which to choose.
Electronics manufacturers build most of them, and the speakers are afterthoughts to the electronics. Only the Polk Digital Solution systems have
speakers designed by “The Speaker Specialists” and the speakers come first. Ask any audiophile, the speakers make the system.

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Carton Contents

Your new Polk Audio Digital Solution system comes in multiple car­tons. If you do not have any of the pieces listed below, or if any com­ponent seems damaged, contact your Polk Audio retailer immediately.

Two (2) front channel speakers
Two (2) surround channel speakers
One (1) center channel speaker
One (1) subwoofer with built-in 6 channel amplifier
One (1) Digital Solution Preamp/Processor
One (1) Infrared remote control
Two (2) AA batteries for remote
Three (3) 20' (6M) speaker cables
Two (2) 40’ (12M) speaker cables
One (1) 4 Meter DB-25 interconnect cable
One (1) AM loop antenna
One (1) FM dipole antenna
One (1) FM antenna connector

Quick Start Guide (see illustrations on pages 8 and 9)

1. Remove all of the components and accessories from the
shipping cartons.

2. Connect sources such as DVD player, VCR, etc. to the
Digital Solution audio and video inputs using coaxial
(RCA-type) cables.

3. Connect the VIDEO TV output of the Polk Digital Solution
preamp processor to a video input on your TV.

4. Connect the preamp/processor to the subwoofer with the
supplied 4 meter DB-25 cable.

5. Using the supplied speaker wires, connect the speakers to the
speaker terminals on the back of the subwoofer. Be sure to
maintain correct polarity ( + to +, - to -) on all channels.
Wires with a red band should always be connected to red
terminals on the speakers and amplifier.

6. Plug the AC cords from the preamp/processor and subwoofer
into 120V/60 Hz AC power outlets.

7. Turn the power switch on the subwoofer to the
“Standby” position.

8. Press the power button on the preamp/processor front panel
or remote control.

9. Select the input of your choice.

10. Set volume and bass level to taste and enjoy!

GETTING STARTED

DIGITAL SOLUTION

DIGITAL PREAMP / PROCESSOR

BASIC SETUP

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Area A—Antenna Connections

This is where you hook up indoor or outdoor antennas for AM and FM
radio reception.

Area B—Audio Analog Inputs/Outputs

This is where connections are made for the analog audio outputs of
sources such as CD player, DVD player, tape deck, etc. It is a good
idea to connect the analog outputs of all sources, even digital sources,
such as DVD, that have digital audio connections. Doing so allows tape
recording of the audio output of the digital sources and the use of
digital sources for multi-room sound.

Area C—Multi-Room Outputs

These jacks allow you to use the sources (CD player, tape deck, etc.)
connected to the Digital Solution as sources of sound in another room.
See the section on “Using Multi-Room” on page 25 of this manual

Area D—Video Inputs/Outputs

These jacks are used to feed the video signals of video players, such as
VCR and DVD, into the preamp/processor and then out into your TV. This
allows you to switch audio and video at the same time. For example,
when you want to switch from watching the VCR to watching the DVD,
you only have to push one button on the Digital Solution remote instead
of two (one to switch audio on the Digital Solution remote and one to
switch video on the TV remote).

There are two kinds of video jacks on the Digital Solution - standard
“composite” and S-video. If a video source and your TV have S-video
connectors, use them; you will get a picture with more detail and
better color.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you connect a video source to the Digital
Solution with an S-video cable, you must connect the TV to the
Digital Solution with an S-video cable, or you will not see the
picture on your TV.

Area E—Digital Inputs

This is where you connect sources with digital audio outputs, such as
DVD, digital satellite receivers and other digital sources.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you want to record from a digital source or
use a digital source for multi-room audio, you must also connect
the stereo analog outputs of the digital source to stereo analog
inputs in Area B.

Area F—Remote Control In/Out Connection

This feature is used only if you have a Polk Audio DVD player. It is
useful when either the Polk DVD player or Digital Solution preamp/
processor will be out of remote control range, such as in cases where
one of the two is hidden behind a cabinet door. The Remote In/Out

feature allows one component to “feed” the other the remote control
signals. If you have such a need, use a single coaxial RCA-type cable
(not supplied) to connect the Remote Control Extension Out jack of the
Digital Solution preamp/processor to the Remote Control In jack of the
DP-1 CD/DVD/MP3 player.

Area G—Multi-pin Connectors

(on Preamp/Processor and Subwoofer)

These may look like connectors for computer printers, but they are not.
This is the way the 6 channels of sound get from the preamp/processor
to the 6 amplifiers that are built in to the subwoofer enclosure. We even
supply the cable.

Area H—Six Channel Analog Audio Inputs

Connect the analog outputs from any 6-channel source, such as a
DVD-Audio or multi-channel SACD player, here.

Area I—Speaker Connections

(on Subwoofer)

This is where you hook up the speakers to the built-in amplifiers.

Area J—AC Outlets

(on pre-amp/processor)

Connect the power cables of components such as a cassette deck and
CD player to these outlets. The one marked UNSWITCHED is always live
as long as the Digital Solution preamp/processor is plugged into a live
outlet. A component connected here may be left on permanently, or may
be switched off with its own power switch. Caution: In order to avoid

potential turn-off thumps, anything plugged in here should be turned on
before the Digital Solution is turned on.

The outlet marked SWITCHED only delivers power if the Digital Solution
is on. This is a good place to plug in any component that you want to
turn on and off along with the Digital Solution system. Check the AC
power rating of the components you want to plug into these outlets. If
either component draws more 0.8 Amperes of current, do not use these
outlets. Plug the component directly into a wall socket or power strip.

Area K—Subwoofer power functions

(on Subwoofer)

Once everything else is hooked up, set the switch to the “Standby”
position. If the system fails to function, disconnect the subwoofer's
power cord from the AC outlet, remove and inspect the fuse. Replace
with the same fuse value as marked on the amplifier.

SAFETY WARNING: Never replace the fuse with one of a higher
Ampere rating or wrap the fuse in metal foil.

Area L—Pilot light

(on Subwoofer)

When the subwoofer is plugged in to a live AC outlet and the power
switch (K) is set to “Standby” this light will glow red while the
preamp/processor is “off,” and green when the preamp/processor
is “on.”

REAR PANEL GUIDED TOUR

AUDIO INPUT FROM
PREAMP/PROCESSOR

FRONT
RIGHT

+

—

FRONT

LEFT

+

—

FRONT

CENTER

+

—

REAR
LEFT

+

—

REAR

RIGHT

+

—

120VAC 50/60HZ

POWER

STANDBY

OFF

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K

A

B

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D

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Note: Amplifier layout may be slightly different than that shown, depending on model of DS system.

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BASIC SYSTEM HOOK UP

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SPEAKER HOOK UP

Note: Amplifier layout may be slightly different than that shown, depending on model of DS system.

FRONT

RIGHT

FRONT

CENTER

FRONT

LEFT

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

AUDIO INPUT FROM

PREAMP/PROCESSOR

REAR

RIGHT

REAR

LEFT

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Connection Precautions

• Do not plug the preamp/processor or subwoofer into AC outlets until
all other connections have been made.

• When connecting video sources, use either standard composite (good)
or S-Video (better) cables throughout. Do not use both composite and
S-Video connections. Use the same type of cable between the preamp/
processor and your TV.

• Connect one cable at a time observing the “input” and “output”. This
will avoid any cross connection between channels and signal inputs and
outputs.

• Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections may result in noise
or signal loss.

• We’ve included high quality pre-cut speaker wire and a 25-pin
processor-to-subwoofer cable. To hook up your sources, we recommend
you use high quality audio and video connecting cables. See your Polk
Audio dealer for specific recommendations.

• Prior to connecting other audio and video equipment to the Digital
Solution, please read their owner’s manuals.

HOOKING UP THE SYSTEM

Connecting Radio Antennas

Connect the supplied FM wire antenna to the FM (75 Ohm) F-type
connector. For better reception connect an indoor or outdoor FM antenna.

The Polk Digital Solution comes supplied with an AM loop antenna that
connects to the GROUND and AM terminals as illustrated. To find the best
place to put the AM antenna, tune in a local AM radio station (see page

22) and move the AM loop antenna around until you get the clearest
reception. You can secure the antenna to a wall or the inside wall of an
equipment cabinet with screws.

Connecting a DVD Player

Connect the coaxial digital output of the DVD player to the DVD DIGITAL
AUDIO INPUT of the Digital Solution preamp/processor. (If you do not
make this connection you will not hear 5.1 digital surround sound.) We
recommend that you also connect the Left and Right analog outputs of the
DVD player to the analog audio DVD inputs of the Digital Solution. You
must first remove the black dummy plugs. This will allow you to tape
record the audio output of the DVD player and use the DVD player as an
audio source for a remote room.

Connect either the composite video or the S-video output of the DVD
player to the corresponding DVD video input of the Digital Solution. If you
use S-video connections here, you must connect your TV to the Digital
Solution preamp/processor with an S-video cable in order to get a picture
with this input. If your DVD player has “component” video outputs (three
jacks), you must connect those directly to a TV that has corresponding
“component” video inputs.

A very few DVD players do not have a coaxial (RCA type) digital output but
only an optical cable output. In that case, hook up the DVD player into the
DSS optical digital, analog audio and video inputs. Select “DSS” when you
want to use your DVD player.