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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV
Connecting a digital audio system
The TV’s
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
terminal outputs a
*Dolby
®
Digital 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.)
Dolby Digital decoder or
other digital audio system
TV back panel
Before controlling the audio:
See “Selecting the optical audio output format”(
page 53).
Note:
•
Some audio systems may not be compatible
with Dolby 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
WARRANTY.
•
The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal may not
output some digital audio sources because
of copy restrictions.
•
The Dolby Digital format is available in the
following situations:
− When tuned to a digital RF channel.
− When an HDMI input is used.
− When DLNA Certified products or Widgets are
used.
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Analog
RGB
computer
cable
Optical audio
cable
Connecting a personal computer (PC)
With either the PC IN or HDMI connection, you can watch
your computer’s display on the TV and hear the sound
from the TV’s speakers.
To connect a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV:
When connecting a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV,
use an analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC audio
cable.
PC/HDMI 3
(AUDIO)
PC audio
cable
PC audio
output
Conversion adapter (if
necessary)
Computer
TV back panel
•
To use a PC, set the monitor output resolution on the
PC before connecting it to the TV. The PC IN terminal
can accept and display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA and
SXGA signal formats. For detailed signal specifications
(
page 75).
Other formats or non-standard signals will not be
displayed correctly.
•
To display the optimum picture, use the PC setting
feature (
“Using your PC with the TV” on page 42).
Note:
•
The PC audio input terminals on the TV are
shared with the HDMI-3 analog audio input
terminals.
•
Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.
•
An adapter is not needed for computers with a
compatible mini D-sub15-pin terminal.
•
Depending on the content’s title and the PC’s
specifications, some scenes may be skipped
or you may not be able to pause during
multi-angle scenes.
