Vizio M601DA3R Connecting An Audio Device - Audio Cable Types, Rca Cable, Optical/Spdif Cable

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CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES

RCA CABLE		OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE		HDMI CABLE
Audio cables are the traditional way of		Optical/SPDIF cables transmit audio signals as		HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear digital
connecting your devices to your audio device.		pulses of light through a cable made of plastic		multi-channel surround audio through a single
Audio signals are sent over the red and white		fibers. Audio signals are digitally transmitted		HDMI cable. Audio Return Channel-enabled
connectors.		between devices.		(ARC) TVs allow audio to be sent over an already
				connected HDMI cable, eliminating the need
				for a separate audio cable. See Connecting an
				Audio Device - ARC on page 16.
•	Quality Stereo Connection	•	PCM Stream (Lossless)	•	ARC 2-way Communication
•	2.0 Channel	• Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel			(Auto setup)
				•	PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital
•	Analog Connection	•	DTS 5.1 Channel
				•	2.0 - 5.1 Scaleable Lossless
•	Audio Signal Only	•	Digital Connection
					Digital Audio Connection
		•	Audio Signal Only
				•	Audio and Video Signals

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