10 EnglishConnectionsConnecting to an Audio DeviceUsing an Optical (Digital) or Audio (Analog) Cable ConnectionAvailable devices: Digital Audio System, Amplifier, DVD home theater✎ DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)x When a Digital Audio System is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack, decrease the volumeof both the TV and the system.x 5.1 CH (channel) audio is available when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1 CH.x When the receiver (amplifier or DVD home theater) is set to on, you can hear sound output from the TV’soptical jack. When the TV is receiving a DTV signal, the TV will send 5.1 CH sound to the amplifier or DVDhome theater. When the source is a digital component such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB(Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver and is connected to the TV via HDMI, only 2 CH audio will be heard from theamplifier or DVD home theater. If you want to hear 5.1 CH audio, connect the digital audio out jack from yourDVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB satellite receiver directly to an amplifier or home theater.✎ AUDIO OUT: Connects to the audio input jacks on your amplifier/DVD home theater.x When connecting, use the appropriate connector.x When an audio amplifier is connected to the AUDIO OUT jacks: Decrease the volume of the TV and adjust thevolume level with the amplifier’s volume control.Using an EX-Link Cable ConnectionAvailable Devices: External devices that support EX-LinkEX-LINK: Connector for service only.R-AUDIO-LAUDIO INOPTICALR WAmplifier / DVD home theaterRed WhiteDigital Audio SystemAudio Cable (Not Supplied)Optical Cable (Not Supplied)