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Connecting an A/V Receiver – Audio Only There are three options available for audio connections to your A/V
receiver:
• Optical (OPTICAL SPDIF)
• Coaxial (SPDIF)
• Stereo audio (AUDIO R and L)
If your equipment supports it, the optical (OPTICAL SPDIF connector) or
coaxial (SPDIF connector) audio outputs may be used in place of the
stereo audio outputs (AUDIO R and L). In most cases, these outputs offer
a higher level of audio quality, including support for Dolby Digital 5.1
surround sound.
• Optical SPDIF: Connect the optical SPDIF cable to the OPTICAL
SPDIF connector on the set-top and to the OPTICAL connector on the
A/V receiver.
• SPDIF (coaxial): Connect the digital audio cable to the SPDIF
connector on the set-top and to the DIGITAL INPUT COAX connector
on the A/V receiver.
• Stereo audio: Connect the stereo audio cable to the AUDIO R and L
connectors on the set-top and to the AUDIO LEFT and AUDIO RIGHT
connectors on the A/V receiver.
For information on configuring your set-top settings, see “Optimizing
Your Set-Top for High-Definition TV.”