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Setting Up 15
Connecting an external sound
system
You can connect an external sound system to the TV
using a digital audio or an analog audio signal.
■ Use the Coaxial (digital audio out) connector on
the back of the TV to provide a digital audio
signal to an optional external sound system, such
as a digital receiver or a surround sound system.
To hear analog sound from an analog source on
your digital audio system, you must connect the
Audio Out left and right connectors on the TV to
your sound system.
■ Use the Audio Out (analog audio out) left and
right connectors on the back of the TV to provide
an analog audio signal to an optional external
sound system, such as an analog amplifier or
stereo system.
Cables are sold separately.
1 Connect the external sound system to the TV:
■ For a digital audio connection, connect a
coaxial cable to the Coaxial audio connector
(Digital Audio Output) on the back of the TV
and to an external sound system.
Or
■ For an analog connection, connect audio
cables to the Audio Out left and right
connectors on the back of the TV and to an
external sound system.
2 Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power
to the TV” on page 15.
3 Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off
(Standby)” on page 17.
4 Connect power and turn on the external sound
system.
5 To turn off the display speakers, select Off for the
Speakers option in the onscreen display Audio
menu; refer to “Turning speakers off” on page 29.
6 For a digital connection, select the digital audio
format in the onscreen display Audio menu; refer
to “Choosing the Digital Output mode” on
page 30.
Connecting power to the TV
1 Connect the power cord to the connector on the
back of the TV.
2 Place the AC cord into the clamp, as shown in the
figure below.
3 Insert the cable clamp from the box into the hole
on the back of the TV.
4 Route the cords through the cable clamp and
bundle the cords properly.
5 Connect the power cord to the AC power outlet.
CAUTION: Unplug power for the TV and all
connected components before connecting
an external sound system. Ensure that the
external sound system is powered off.
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