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source, you may need to set the player’s digital
audio output to “Bitstream” (also called “Raw”,
“Direct Digital”, or “High Bit Rate”). If “PCM” is
selected you’ll lose the multi-channel encoded
sound. Some players only require you to turn
PCM off to configure for multi-channel encoded
sound. Please refer to your player’s manual.
• In a setup where HDMI is used to connect your
audio/video source component to your television,
you will likely need to run an additional digital
optical or coaxial cable between the source com-
ponent and your soundbar. This extra connection
HDMI:
HDMI utilizes one cable to pass high-definition video signals and multi-
channel encoded digital audio between a source component and television
or receiver. Your soundbar is
not
equipped with an HDMI input. However,
in many installations you will want to use HDMI to connect a video source
component to your television (to pass video) and an additional digital optical
or digital coaxial cable (to pass audio) to the soundbar.
Digital Optical:
Digital optical utilizes one cable to pass digital audio
information (no video). A digital optical cable offers a high-quality digital
connection and passes multi-channel encoded audio between a source
component and an audio output device.
Digital Coaxial:
Digital coaxial utilizes one cable to pass digital audio information (no
video). A digital coaxial cable offers a high-quality digital connection and passes
multi-channel encoded audio between a source component and an audio output
device.
Please note:
The ‘RCA’ style end of a digital coaxial cable is identical
to those found on common left/right analog RCA cables. However, a cable
designed specifically for digital coaxial connections should be employed—do not use a standard left/
right analog RCA style cable because it will likely not be up to the task of handling the high bit-rate nec-
essary for a reliable digital connection.
Analog Left/Right RCA to Stereo 3.5mm:
Analog cables are used to pass
audio information (no video). Older gaming consoles, portable media player
docks, VCRs and similar source components (which are not capable of playing
multi-channel encoded content) will often offer connection only through left/
right analog RCA cables. To connect to these devices use a Left/Right RCA
to stereo 3.5mm cable.
Play-Fi
®
:
This audio streaming technology allows a wide variety of devices
to connect to an audio output device and stream audio. Play-Fi establishes a
connection directly with an audio output device and requires both devices to
be connected to a local area network (via a Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection).
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