Panasonic pv-dm2093 Operating Guide

Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D 
symbol are trade marks of Dolby 
Laboratories.

Manufactured under license from 
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. 
No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 
5,978,762 and other world-wide patents 
issued and pending. “DTS” is a registered 
trademark of Digital Theater Systems, 
Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater 
Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

•  When connecting an amplifi er (with an Optical 

digital input connector) which does not contain 
the Dolby Digital or dts decoder, be sure to 
select “

PCM

” at “Dolby Digital” and “

PCM

” at 

“dts” of the Settings for DVD Operation “AUDIO 
OUTPUT” (see page 59). Otherwise, any 
attempt to play DVDs may cause such a high 
level of noise that it may be harmful to your 
ears and damage your speakers.

•  When a dts decoder is connected, please 

select “Bitstream” at “dts” of the Settings for 
DVD Operation “AUDIO OUTPUT.” If “PCM” 
is selected, there will be 

stereo

 sound. (See 

page 59).

•  Video CDs and CDs can be played as usual.

•  Some dts decoders which do not support 

DVD-dts Interface may not work properly with 
the unit.

*

1

  The type of audio output from the connector can be 

selected by the Settings for DVD Operation. (See 
page 59.)

*

2

  Sound having 96 kHz sampling is converted into 

48 kHz sampling when it is output from the unit’s 
optical digital audio output connector.

•  Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression technique 

developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 
Supporting 5.1-channel surround sound, as well as stereo 
(2-channel) sound, this technique enables a large quantity of 
sound data to be effi ciently recorded on a disc.

•  Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs. While 

CDs are recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit, DVDs are recorded in 
48 kHz/16 bit up to 96 kHz/24 bit.

•  If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you 

will obtain the full benefi t of Pro Logic from the same 
DVD movies that provide full 5.1 channel Dolby Digital 
soundtracks, as well as from titles with the Dolby Surround 
mark. For information on Panasonic or Technics Dolby Pro 
Logic Surround Sound Decoders please contact your local 
dealer.

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital bitstream
(1-5.1 ch) or PCM (48 kHz 
sampling/16 bit only)*

1

 

Linear PCM
(48/96 kHz
16/20/24 bit)

Linear PCM (2ch)
(48 kHz sampling/16 bit
only)*

2

dts

Bitstream or PCM (48 kHz 
sampling/16 bit only)*

1

Video CD MPEG 1

PCM
(44.1 kHz sampling)

Linear PCM

Linear PCM
(44.1 kHz sampling)

MP3

Linear PCM
(It depends on the MP3 fi le)

WMA

Linear PCM
(It depends on the WMA fi le)

  Turn down the volume, then turn this unit, as well 

as other equipment to be connected, off before 
pro ceed ing with connection.

  Do not block ventilation holes of any equipment 

and arrange them so that air can circulate freely.

  Read through the instructions before connecting 

other equipment.

  Ensure that you observe the color coding when 

connecting audio and video cables.