Connecting your TV

Back connections

Connection example

TV back view

DVD video player

(with component video outputs) or

Set Top Box

VCR (Normal)

VCR (Recording)

Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches.

The unauthorized recording of television programmes, DVDs, video tapes and other materials may infringe upon the provisions of copyright law.

The COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT consists of three component video signals (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) and provides the best picture performance. These terminals can only be used with the component video compatible equipment e.g. DVD video player, etc.

Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.

If you connect mono sound equipment to AV OUTPUT, connect the audio input of the equipment to the L/MONO jack on the TV.

Connecting an audio system - digital only -

You can enjoy high quality dynamic sound by connecting the TV to an audio system.

Notes:

DO NOT connect the DIGITAL AUDIO output terminal to the AC-3 RF input of a Dolby Digital Receiver with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO output terminal to the OPTICAL or COAXIAL input of a Receiver or Processor.

Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected equipment as well.

When you connect the TV to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections.

The output sound of the TV has a wide dynamic range. Be sure to adjust the audio amplifier’s volume to a moderate listening level before turning on the power. Otherwise, the speakers and your hearing may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound.

Turn off the amplifier before you connect or disconnect the TV’s power cord. If you leave the amplifier power on, the speakers may be damaged.

Warning:

When you are connecting (via the DIGITAL AUDIO output terminal) an AV decoder that does not have Dolby Digital or MPEG decoding function, be sure to set PCM in Digital Output (- page 32). Otherwise, the speakers and your hearing may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound.

Connecting an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder

 

Amplifier equipped with

 

Dolby Digital decoder

 

To Optical

 

or Coaxial type

 

digital audio input

 

Optical or Coaxial

TV back view

digital cable

 

(not supplied)

TO Digital Audio output terminal

Front speaker

 

Surround speaker

Sub woofer

Center speaker

Signal flow

 

You can enjoy dynamic realistic sound by connecting the TV to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder or Dolby Digital processor. When using this setup, select Bitstream in Digital Output menu.

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Toshiba 37XV500A Connecting your TV, Back connections, Connection example, Connecting an audio system digital only