56RQT8856You can improve sound quality by connecting this unit to an amplifier or system component using the audio cableor the optical digital audio cable.Using an Audio Cable for Better SoundUse this connection to play sound through speakers connected to an amplifier or system component.AV1(TV)VIDEO OUT AV OUTAV2(EXT)RFOUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)OPTICALRFINAV1(TV)COMPONENTVIDEO OUT AV2(EXT)Rear of Amplifier orSystem ComponentRear of this unitAUDIO INR LRed WhiteRed WhiteAV OUTAudio cable(not included)Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for Better Sound (Optical Digital Audio Cable not included)This method allows you to enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video.Rear of this unitOPTICAL INRear of Amplifier orSystem ComponentAV1(TV)VIDEO OUT AV OUTAV2(EXT)RFOUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)OPTICALRFINAV1(TV)COMPONENTVIDEO OUT AV2(EXT)DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM) AV OUTInsert fully withthis side up.Do not bendcable sharply.Optical digital audio cable(not included)Connect an amplifier or system component with a built-in decoder displaying these logo marks or MPEG decoder.Adjust settings in “Digital Audio Output” (➔ 49).NotesWhen this unit is connected to an amplifier with an optical digital audio cable and connected to a television with an HDMI cable, you can enjoythe highest quality of audio from the disc by setting “Digital Audio Output” to “Optical Only” in the Setup menu (➔ 51).In this case audio is only output from the amplifier not the television.You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not meant for DVD.Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the terminal shape of the equipment to be connected.••••••Additional Connections