Vizio E401IA2 user manual Connecting an Audio Device Audio Cable Types

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Connecting an Audio Device - Audio Cable Types

RCA CABLE

OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE

HDMI CABLE

AV cables (or Composite cables) are the

Optical/SPDIF cables transmit audio signals as

HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear digital

traditional way of connecting your devices to

pulses of light through a cable made of plastic

multi-channel surround audio through a single

your audio device. Audio signals are sent over

fibers. Audio signals are digitally transmitted

HDMI cable. Audio Return Channel-enabled

the red and white connectors.

between devices.

(ARC) TVs allow audio to be sent over an already

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connected HDMI cable, eliminating the need

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for a separate audio cable. See Connecting an

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio Device - ARC on page 15.

Quality Stereo Connection

PCM Stream (Lossless)

ARC 2-way Communication

2.0 Channel

• Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel

 

(Auto setup)

PCM, Dolby Digital

Analog Connection

Digital Connection

2.0-5.1 Scaleable Lossless

Audio Signal Only

Audio Signal Only

 

Digital Audio Connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio and Video Signals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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HDMI

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Contents Vizio Page When Reading this Manual Important Safety InstructionsWelcome Thank You for Choosing VizioPage Page Television Antenna Connection Protection Table of Contents Using the USB Media Player Using Vizio Internet AppsInstalling the TV Inspecting the Package ContentsNot included E401i-A2 Controls and Connections Input Menu VOL Front Panel Remote Control ExitPage Connecting Your Devices Connecting a DeviceGood Better Best Connecting an Audio Device Connecting an Audio Device Audio Cable Types Connecting an Audio Device ARC Connecting to your Network Completing the First-Time Setup Using the On-Screen Menu Navigating the On-Screen MenuChanging the Input Source Changing the Screen Aspect RatioSetting Up Closed Captioning Activating the Sleep Timer Adjusting the Picture Settings Light levels in the room and automatically adjusts Settings Page Adjusting the Audio Settings Advanced Audio See Adjusting the Advanced AudioPCM Using the Network Connection Menu Test Connection screen displays the connection Changing the TV Settings Vizio Add Analog Channel Skip Channel Test Digital MTS Page Name Input Input Source Input Labels Show Keyboard Manu Language Page Using the Help Menu Page Tuner Setup Using the Info Window Lact DTV CableUsing the USB Media Player USB PortVizio Photo Viewer Using the VIA Dock Using Vizio Internet AppsUsing the VIA Shortcut Buttons Creating and Managing User Profiles Page Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings Troubleshooting & Technical Support LET US HelpPage See Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio on Specifications Page Limited Warranty On Parts and LaborLegal & Compliance UK BASE/BSVizio Software License Agreement Page YOU MAY Also have Other Rights Which Vary by Jurisdiction Vizio INC. All rights reserved CH-NC