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Audio Input and Output Connections
Your TV has a variety of connections for audio input from devices such as Blu-ray players and DVD
players and for audio output to such devices as amplifiers. The connections are listed below.
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Digital Audio (Optical)
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Audio (Analog)
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For better audio quality, it is a good idea to use an AV receiver.
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The number of connectors and their names and locations may vary depending on the model.
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Refer to the external device's operating manual when connecting it to the TV. The number of external device
connectors and their names and locations may vary depending on the manufacturer.
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When connecting the external device to the external speaker, be sure to connect the external speaker to
the TV first, and then connect the external device. Sync problems may develop if the connection order is
reversed.
Digital Audio (Optical) Connection
Connecting an AV receiver to the TV via a digital audio (optical) connector lets you listen to digital
audio.
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Connecting a device using an optical cable does not automatically turn off the TV speakers. To turn off the
TV's speakers, set
TV Sound Output
(
Sound
>
Speaker Settings
>
TV Sound Output
) to something other
than TV Speaker.
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Adjust the audio device's volume using its remote control.
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An unusual noise coming from the audio device while you are using it may indicate a problem with the
audio device itself. If this occurs, ask for assistance from the audio device's manufacturer.
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Digital audio is only available with 5.1-channel broadcasts.
Refer to the diagram and connect the optical cable to the TV's digital audio output connector and the
device's digital audio input connector.
