Connecting A Digital Audio System; Connecting An Audio System - Toshiba REGZA 42LX177 Owner's Manual

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
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
Optical
LINE IN
Audio IN
L R
TV lower back panel
To control the audio:
1
Turn on the TV and the digital audio device.
Press Y on the TV's remote control and open the
2
Audio menu.
Highlight Audio Setup and press T.
3
Audio
Digital Audio Selector
Audio Settings
Advanced Audio Settings
Audio Setup
4
In the Optical Output Format field, select either
Dolby Digital or PCM, depending on your device
( - "Selecting the optical audio output format" on
page 66).
Audio Setup
PC Audio
HDMI 1 Audio
MTS
Language
Speakers
Optical Output Format
Dolby Digital
Dynamic Range Control
Reset
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*
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Digital
No
Auto
Stereo
English
On
Dolby Digital
Compressed
Done
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.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are registered
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Connecting an audio system

This connection allows you to use external speakers with an
external analog audio amplifier to adjust the sound level.
You will need:
standard audio cables
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Analog audio amplifier
LINE IN
L R
To control the audio:
1
Turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier.
2
Turn off the TV's built-in speakers ( - page 66).
Note: To hear sound when using an external audio amplifier,
the volume of both the TV and the amplifier must be set to a
reasonable listening level.
TV upper back panel