Things You'll Need:
- Speakers
- Audio cables
- Audio receiver
- Portable DVD player
- Television
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Step 1
Check your DVD player for information on the kind of audio it provides. All DVD players will provide you with at least two audio outputs for stereo sound and may provide outlets for multi-channel Dolby or digital Dolby audio.
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Step 2
Hook up the color-coded outputs for stereo sound by connecting the cables for left and right audio to the player and your sound system receiver. Generally, these will be color-coded red for right and white for left and will be labeled on both the player and your receiver.
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Step 3
Use a coaxial cable to connect the player's Dolby digital audio to your receiver if it supports this format. The majority of DVD players will be outfitted with both a fiberoptic and a coaxial cable output for this kind of audio. However, coaxial cable typically performs better in situations where a tight looping or curve is required to connect the two devices.
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Step 4
Get excellent quality sound by utilizing your DVD player's multi-channel audio outputs. On models which provide up to 7 audio outputs (typically referred to as "Dolby digital ready" or "AC-3 ready"), you can connect your sound system using the appropriate cables. Depending on the type of receiver you have, you may be able to adjust the volume levels for each channel of audio.
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Step 5
Connect your receiver to your television's audio inputs and any additional speakers you have acquired as outlined in the user's manual. You should note whether your receiver needs to be tuned to a specific setting such as "DVD" or "Auxiliary" in order to enable audio when playing DVDs.
