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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.)

To control the audio:

1 Turn on the TV and the digital audio device.
2 Press on the TV’s remote control and open
the Sound menu.
3 Highlight Audio Setup and press .
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 39).
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 a stereo audio system
With the TV’s analog stereo audio output terminals,
you can connect the TV to a stereo audio system that
is equipped with analog stereo audio input terminals.
You will need:
• One stereo RCA to RCA audio cable
Note: The audio signal from this output is
always available. However, the volume is fixed
and can only be controlled by the stereo audio
system connected.
Dolby Digital decoder or
other digital audio system
TV back panel
Optical
audio
cable
Sound
Digital Audio Selector
Audio Settings
Audio Setup
Audio Setup
PC Audio No
HDMI 1 Audio Auto
MTS Stereo
Language English
Optical Output Format
Dolby Digital
Dynamic Range Control Compressed
Dolby Digital
Reset Done
Stereo audio system
TV back panel
Stereo RCA to RCA
audio cable