Toshiba 42AV500U, 26AV500U manual Connecting an audio system, To control the audio

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

LINE IN		Optical
L	R	Audio IN

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 Audio
menu.

3� In the Optical Output Format field, select either Dolby Digital or PCM, depending on your device ( “Selecting the optical audio output format” on page 38).

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. 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 registered 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

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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