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System Setup
Connecting digital audio devices
Some audio devices may feature a digital audio output for optimum sound performance. Use an optical digital cable or a coaxial digital cable, as appropriate, to connect this output to the digital input on the media center. You can purchase the required cables at a local electronics store.
On the media center rear panel, an optical digital cable connects to the OPTICAL jack. A coaxial cable connects to the audio input jacks labeled D.
Note: The digital audio inputs of the 3•2•1 system are not able to decode a DTS bitstream from an external audio device. Only a DTS bitstream from the internal DVD player can be decoded.
Note: Before you can benefit from the optical connection, you will need to assign the optical connector to the audio source in the system settings menu. See “Media center options” on page 48.
Figure 16
Media center digital audio input jacks
Optical digital | Coaxial digital |
audio input | audio inputs |
Connecting your cable/satellite box, TV, and VCR to the media center
The 3•2•1 home entertainment system provides flexibility for you to add up to three external audio devices, including your TV, directly to the media center.
Figure 17 shows you an advanced setup using a TV, VCR and cable/satellite box. In this setup, please notice the following:
•S-video connections are used to deliver the cable/satellite signal to the media center. Therefore, the media center output video is sent to the TV also through an S-video connection.
•Analog and digital coax audio connections are shown for the cable/satellite box. As an option, you may use an optical digital connection. However, before you can benefit from the optical connection, you will need to assign the optical connector to the cable/satellite box audio source in the system settings menu. See “Media center options” on page 48.
•When connecting an audio device to the media center jacks, remember to match the red jack to the right channel (R) and the white (or black) jack to the left channel (L).
•For further details on making the video connections between your VCR and TV, refer to the manuals for these video devices.
Note: The recommendations contained in this owner’s guide are basic suggestions for connect- ing external devices to the 3•2•1 Series II system. Instructions and terminology pertinent to these external devices may vary, depending on the manufacturer. Consult the owner’s guide that came with the device for clarification on setup and usage before making any connections.
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