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CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES
HDMI CABLE
HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear digital
multi-channel surround audio through a single
HDMI cable. Audio Return Channel-enabled
(ARC) TVs allow audio to be sent over an already
connected HDMI cable, eliminating the need
for a separate audio cable. See
Connecting an
Audio Device - ARC on page 17.
OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE
Optical/SPDIF cables transmit audio signals as
pulses of light through a cable made of plastic
fibers. Audio signals are digitally transmitted
between devices.
BETTER
• ARC 2-way Communication
(Auto setup)
• PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital
• 2.0-5.1 Scaleable Lossless
Digital Audio Connection
• Audio and Video Signals
• PCM Stream (Lossless)
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel
• DTS 5.1 Channel
• Digital Connection
• Audio Signal Only
BEST
HDMI
Optical/SPDIF
HDMI
DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO
GOOD
COMPONENT VIDEO
L
R
RCA CABLE
AV cables (or Composite cables) are the
traditional way of connecting your devices to
your audio device. Audio signals are sent over
the red and white connectors.
• Quality Stereo Connection
• 2.0 Channel
• Analog Connection
• Audio Signal Only