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How to Connect a Portable DVD Player to a Sound System

One of the benefits of a DVD player is the higher-quality sound it can deliver. Even portable models offer a multitude of audio hook-ups, from basic stereo to Dolby digital sound. Connect your portable DVD player to your sound system while you're at home to make the most of this versatile media device. Instructions Difficulty: Moderately Easy Things You'll Need Speakers Audio cables Audio receiver Portable DVD player Television Steps 1 Step One 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. 2 Step Two 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. 3 Step Three 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. 4 Step Four 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. 5 Step Five 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. Tips & Warnings Troubleshoot poor-quality sound by moving the components away from each other. If your receiver or speakers are too close to your television or DVD player, you may notice more static or fuzzy sound when they are in use. The quality of your sound may depend largely on the type of cables you select. This is not an area in which you should skimp by selecting a lower grade RCA cable. Choose the best cable you can afford to achieve a clear sound. Keep Bluetooth devices, such as PDAs and cell phones, away from your wireless surround sound speakers, as they can cause noise interference.