Chapter 2 Connections & SetupChapter 2 Connections & Setup21Connecting a Dolby Digital Receiver: ExcellentIf you own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable-type input, connect an optical cable for excellentaudio quality.A. Connect one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on your TV, and to the OpticalInput Jack on your receiver/amplifier.Note: Remove the plastic cover inside of the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack before you insert the cable.B. Connect audio cables to the AUDIO OUTPUTS (FIXED L and R) jacks on your TV and to the Audio Leftand Right Input Jacks on the receiver/amplifier.Note: Go to the Optical Output menu that’s in the Audio menu to choose your setting. Go to page 112 fordetails.Connecting a receiver/amplifier1. Use RCA cables to connect either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks from the TV to an A/V(audio/video) receiver.• FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the TV. This audio output is ideal for connecting to anA/V receiver that has its own volume control.• VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled by the volume controls onthe TV and TV’s remote control.2. Use speaker wire to connect the TV to external speakers (go to page 22 for details).• The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks lets you switch between using the TV’s internal speakers andexternal speakers that you’ve connected. INT sends audio only to the TV’s internal speakers.3. You may prefer to turn off the TV’s internal speakers. Select Audio from the main menu and then selectSpeakers. For details about the Audio menu, go to page 109 in Chapter 6.Important: Do not use the amplifier’s PHONO inputs. Consult the amplifier’s owner’s manual for themanufacturer’s recommended hookup.Step 2•aExcellentStep 2•aVery Good
