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Connecting an Audio Device - Audio Cable Types
RCA OR 3.5MM CABLE |
| OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE | HDMI CABLE | |||||||||||||||||
AV cables (or Composite cables) are the | Optical/SPDIF cables transmit audio signals as | HDMI technology transmits | ||||||||||||||||||
traditional way of connecting your devices to | pulses of light through a cable made of plastic | |||||||||||||||||||
your audio device. Audio signals are sent over | fibers. Audio signals are digitally transmitted | HDMI cable. Audio Return | ||||||||||||||||||
the red and white or 3.5mm connectors. | between devices. | (ARC) TVs allow audio to be sent over an already | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Audio Device - ARC on page 15. | |
• | Quality Stereo Connection | • | PCM Stream (Lossless) | • | CFC | |||||||||||||||
• | 2.0 Channel |
| • Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel |
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• | Analog Connection |
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• | Audio Signal Only |
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