Vizio E320i-A2 user manual Connecting an Audio Device Audio Cable Types

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Connecting an Audio Device - Audio Cable Types

3.5MM 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
3.5mm 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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