Connections & Setup
Audio Connections
With the audio versatility of your HDTV, you can choose various connection options depending on the type and quality of sound that you want. Your TV has a
•Connect audio/video receiver (speakers connected to receiver) using the digital audio output jack to your TV (best sound).
•Connect audio/video receiver (speakers connected to receiver) to your TV (better sound).
•Connect speakers to your TV (good sound).
How to Connect: TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers
If you own a receiver with Dolby Digital® or PCM
1.Connect one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on your TV to the DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT Jack on your receiver/amplifier receiver.
•If your receiver can decode Dolby Digital and PCM, go to Audio menu, select Digital Audio Output, and select AutoSelect (recommended) or PCM option.
•If your receiver can decode only PCM, go to Audio menu, select Digital Audio Output, and select PCM option.
2.If you want to use your TV as the Center Channel, use speaker wire to connect the audio receiver’s CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT to the TV’s CENTER CHANNEL INPUT as shown on the opposite page.
•Switch INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE to EXT AMP.
3.Use speaker wire to connect the Audio/Video receiver to external front and rear speakers. Refer to your audio receiver manual to complete speaker hookup to the receiver.
OR
How to Connect: TV + A/V Receiver + Speakers + Use TV as Center Channel
1.Connect the FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT from the TV to an A/V receiver using audio cables.
2.Be sure to go to the Fixed/Variable Out screen in the Audio menu and select whether you want the FIXED/ VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to send fixed volume audio or variable volume audio.
•Fixed Output provides
•Variable Output provides
3.If you want to use your TV as the Center Channel, use speaker wire to connect the audio receiver’s CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT to the TV’s CENTER CHANNEL INPUT as shown on the opposite page.
•Switch INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE to EXT AMP.
4.Use speaker wire to connect the Audio/Video receiver to external front and rear speakers. Refer to your audio receiver manual to complete speaker hookup to the receiver.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the
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