DVP-F41MS - Sony DVD Service Manual (repair manual). Page 9

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 

. 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 59)

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In connection 

, you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead of using a separate audio cord.

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To realize better surround sound effects, make sure that your listening position is in between your speakers.

• If you select one of the TVS effects while playing a disc, no sound will come from your speakers with the 

 

connection.

• MP3 audio and ATRAC3 audio tracks will not be output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

Stereo audio cord 
(not supplied)

Optical digital cord 
(not supplied)

to audio input

to optical digital 
input

(white)

(red)

(white)

(red)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

MD deck/DAT deck

or

l: Signal flow

to AUDIO 
OUT R

to AUDIO 
OUT L

to DIGITAL OUT 
(OPTICAL)

AC power adaptor
(AC-F21, supplied)

AC power cord
(supplied)

(white) (red)

,

This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Dolby Surround (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 30.
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or 
multichannel 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 91)

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For correct speaker setting location, please refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier (receiver).

MP3 audio and ATRAC3 audio tracks will not be output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

* When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a 

subwoofer.

to audio input

CD/DVD player

Optical digital cord 
(not supplied)

Stereo audio cord 
(not supplied)

to optical digital 
input

(white)

(red)

(white)

(red)

Amplifier (receiver) with 

Dolby Surround decoder

[Speakers]

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

Center

Rear* 
(mono)

Front (L)

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

or

to AUDIO 
OUT R

to AUDIO 
OUT L

to DIGITAL OUT 
(OPTICAL)

AC power adaptor
(AC-F21, supplied)

AC power cord
(supplied)

(white)

(red)

,