Chapter 2: Connecting your TV
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Connecting a digital audio system

The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a Dolby®*
Digital or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code
modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby® Digital
decoder or other external audio system with optical audio
input.
You will need:
optical audio cable (Use an optical audio cable that has
the larger “TosLink” connector and not the smaller “mini-
optical” connector.)

To control the audio:

Turn on the TV and the digital audio device.
Press on the TV’s remote control and open the Audio
menu.
Highlight Audio Setup and press .
Digital Audio Selector
Audio Settings
Advanced Audio Settings
Audio
Audio Setup
In the Optical Output Format field, select either Dolby
Digital or PCM, depending on your device (“Selecting
the optical audio output format” on page 43).
Done
Audio Setup
Language
Reset
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English
Dolby Digital
Optical Output Format
HDMI 1 Audio
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Auto
Dynamic Range Control Compressed
Dolby Digital
Note:
Some audio systems may not be compatible with Dolby
Digital bitstream signals. Older audio systems that are
not compatible with standard optical out signals may
not work properly, creating a high noise level that may
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damage speakers or headphones. THIS DAMAGE IS NOT
COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY.
The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal may not output some
digital audio sources because of copy restrictions.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Connecting an audio system

This connection allows you to use external speakers with an
external analog audio amplifier to adjust the sound level.
You will need:
standard audio cables
LINE IN
LR

To control the audio:

Turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier.
Set up a optimum volume level of the stereo amplifier.
Then you can adjust the sound volume level from the TV’s
volume control or the amplifier’s volume control.
Menu item of Speakers can turn to OFF to mute the TV’s
built in speakers.
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TV back panel
TV back panel
Dolby Digital decoder or
other digital audio system
Analog audio amplifi er