Toshiba 40SL412U Connecting an audio system, Connecting a digital audio system, Sound menu

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無	Turn on the TV and the digital audio device.
2無	Press	on the TV’s remote control and open the
	Sound menu.

3無 Highlight Audio Setup and press .

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 speaker with an external analog audio amplifier to adjust the level.

You will need:

•• standard audio cables

Analog audio amplifier

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TV back panel

4無 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).

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