3
13
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
14.
• CFC 2-way Communication
(Auto setup)
• PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital
• 2.0-5.1 Scaleable Lossless
Digital Audio Connection
• Audio and Video Signals
BEST
HDMI
HDMI
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
• PCM Stream (Lossless)
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel
• DTS 5.1 Channel
• Digital Connection
• Audio Signal Only
Optical/SPDIF
DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO
GOOD
RCA oR 3.5MM CABLe
AV (Composite cables) or 3.5mm cables are
the traditional way of connecting your devices
to your audio device. Audio signals are sent over
the red and white or 3.5mm connectors.
• Quality Stereo Connection
• 2.0 Channel
• Analog Connection
• Audio Signal Only
COMPONENT VIDEO
L
R
ANALOG AUDIO/
HEADPHONE JACK
3.5mm
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES
OR
