Connecting to an Analog AmplifierConnecting a Digital Audio System
1If your audio system has a optical dig-
ital audio input, connect to the “DIGI-
TAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL)” jack on
the TV.
Be certain to remove the black cover
from the optical output before insert-
ing the cable.
There are many types of digital audio systems on the market today.
Asimplified illustration of an audio system is shown below. For more information, see your
audio system owner’s manual.
TV Rear Panel
1The “AUDIO OUT” terminals cannot
be used for external speakers. You
must hook them up to an amplifier.
When an audio amplifier is connected
to the “AUDIO OUT” terminals:
Decrease the gain (volume) of the
audio amplifier, and adjust the volume
level with the volume control on the
TV.
TV Rear Panel
• OPTICAL: converts the electric
signal into an optical light sig-
nal, and transmits it through
glass fibers. Atransmission
system of digital audio in the
form of a light wave, S/PDIF
format using a glass conductor.
See page 78 to set the digital
output format (Dolby Digital or
PCM) appropriate to you digital
audio component.
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