Hitachi L40A105 To connect an audio system, Using an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround

Connections to other equipment (continued)

To connect an audio system

This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier and external speakers, and adjust the audio level using the TV’s remote control. To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier, and turn off the TV’s built-in speakers (see page 15).

Rear of the unit

	Amplifier
To VAR. AUDIO OUT	To Audio (L) Input	To Audio (R) Input

Audio cord (not supplied)

NOTE:

• To hear sound when using an external audio amplifier, the volume of both the TV and the amplifier must be set above 0 (zero).

• For example, if the volume of the TV is set to 0, you will not be able to hear any sound, even if the volume of the amplifier is at its highest level.

Using an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround

If you are using an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround sound, you can enjoy various audio systems including Dolby Digital Surround audio that sounds just like the movie.

Connect an AV amplifier with built-in Dolby Digital decoder, etc. as shown below.

Rear of the unit

	Front
Subwoofer	Speaker
	(Right)

	Front	TV
	Speaker
	(Left)
To DIGITAL AUDIO
COAXIAL OUT
Coaxial digital cable
(not supplied)
To Coaxial			Center Speaker
Digital Audio Input
		Surround	Surround
AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround		Speaker (Left)	Speaker
			(Right)
decoder as listed above

NOTE:

• When you are viewing digital broadcast, this unit will not work in conjunction with DTS audio or MPEG audio. There will be no sound output if connected to an AV amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder or MPEG decoder.

• Digital Audio Output terminal does not output the sounds from devices connected by HDMI.

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