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
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
RCA CABLe
AV (Composite cables) are the traditional way of
connecting your devices to your audio device.
Audio signals are sent over the red and white
connectors.
• Quality Stereo Connection
• 2.0 Channel
• Analog Connection
• Audio Signal Only
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES