Connectinga digital audio system
The TV's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a Dolby ®_
Digital u,u_ 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.)
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To control the audio:
1 Turn on the TV and the digital audio device.
2 Press _ on the TV's remote control and open the
Audio menu.
3 Highlight Audio Setup and press _.
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In the Optical Output Format field, select either
Dolby Digital or PCM, depending on your device
(_:_ "Selecting the optical audio output format" on
page 52).
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Dolby Digital Compressed
Note:
• Some audio systems may not be compatible with Do/by
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 WARRANTX
• 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.
Connectingan audiosystem
This connection allows you to use external speakers with an
external analog audio amplifier to adjust the sound level.
You will need:
• standard audio cables
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To control the audio:
1 Turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier.
2 Minimize the sound volume from the TV's built-in
speakers and control the volume level using the
amplifier's remote control.
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