Panasonic 40RV525R, 40RV52R Connecting an audio system, Connecting a digital audio system

Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

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.)

Dolby Digital decoder or other digital audio system

TV back panel

To control the audio:

1 Turn on the TV and the digital audio device.

2 Presson the TV’s remote control and open the Audio menu.

3 Highlight Audio Setup and press .

Audio

Digital Audio Selector

Audio Settings

Advanced Audio Settings

Audio Setup

4 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).

Audio Setup

PC Audio		No
HDMI 1 Audio		Auto
MTS		Stereo
Language		English
Optical Output Format		Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital		Compressed
Dynamic Range Control
	Reset	Done

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

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

Analog audio amplifier

LINE IN

L R

TV back panel

To control the audio:

1 Turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier.

2 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.

3 Menu item of Speakers can turn to OFF to mute the TV’s built in speakers.

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