2. TV Connections 15
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A/V Receiver
Most setups require either an optical audio cable or
analog stereo audio cables. To send audio from TV
channels received on the
ANT
input or devices con-
nected directly to the TV, you must use one of the con-
nections shown below.
The TV makes all audio available in digital and analog
formats:
Analog audio coming into the TV is available as •
output in digital stereo format on the
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT
jack.
Digital incoming audio is available as analog output •
on the
AVR/SURROUND L
and
R
jacks.
COAXIAL
INPUT
OPTICAL
INPUT
OPTICAL
INPUT
AUDIO
R
L
or
Optical cable
(digital A/V
receiver)
Stereo analog cables
(analog A/V receiver)
A/V receiver back panel
A/V Receiver with HDMI Output
Required: One HDMI-to-HDMI cable
This option allows you to view content from devices
connected to an A/V receiver. The A/V receiver can
send audio and video to the TV over a single HDMI
cable. You can use an HDMI connection as described
here in addition to an audio connection from the TV’s
audio output. The optional audio connection allows you
to hear, through the A/V receiver, devices connected to
the TV only, e.g., an antenna on the
ANT
input.
HDMI cable
HDMI OUT
OPTICAL
AUDIO IN
ANALOG AUDIO IN
LR
High-definition
DVD player
DVD player
Cable box
VCR
Y/ VIDEO
TV
A/V receiver with
HDMI output
Any connection
types
Optional
analog or
digital audio
connection